| When you live in a downtown Richmond condo, you'll | | | | the darker side of Richmond. Who knows who you'll |
| find a wealth of things to keep you busy in your | | | | meet - living or otherwise - along the way. |
| downtime. After a long workday, you can relax in any | | | | Indulge your sweet tooth! Ask any local where to find |
| of the city's nearby parks, take in live music at a | | | | a creamy, delicious milkshake and more than likely you'll |
| favorite club, or enjoy a lively sports events. Richmond | | | | be pointed to the legendary Dairy Bar. This Richmond |
| is rich in historical and cultural flavors, and whether you | | | | institution has been serving up the sweet stuff for over |
| live in this state capital or are visiting, you are certain | | | | fifty years, along with sandwiches and other great |
| never to be bored. | | | | lunches. |
| What are the best things to see and do in Richmond? | | | | Cheer on the Spiders! These Spiders don't spin webs, |
| It's difficult to come up with a definitive list, but here are | | | | they are the might athletes of the University of |
| - in no particular order - what we think are the Top 10 | | | | Richmond. Whether your sport is baseball, football, |
| attractions and suggestions for a fun day or night in | | | | soccer, or men's or women's basketball, the Spiders |
| Richmond, Virginia. | | | | are always ready to play. Get tickets for a home |
| Stop and smell the roses! And daisies, and petunias, | | | | game or match and enjoy. |
| and...well, you get the idea. The Lewis Ginter Botanical | | | | Savor the taste of fresh fruit! The Carytown district of |
| Garden is a popular destination for local lovers of flora. | | | | Richmond hosts an annual Watermelon Festival in |
| Tour the manicured Victorian gardens and see Virginia | | | | early August. Stroll along the "Mile of Style" - as |
| in bloom. Summertime brings live music to the garden, | | | | Carytown is known for its stylish boutiques and cafes |
| so pack a blanket, relax, and enjoy the tunes. | | | | - and sample delicious, fruity treats made with |
| Hunt for ghosts! Haunts of Richmond is the city's only | | | | locally-grown watermelon. Just watch where you spit |
| walking ghost tour. When the sun goes down, go for a | | | | the seeds. |
| guided stroll through the Shockoe area and learn about | | | | |