Looking forward to this annual festival, which is taking place on July 24th from 11am to 4pm this…read moreyear. Two years ago, with the salmonella tomato scare, the festival was cancelled and I was CRUSHED. So I was super excited when it was on last year... After all, I'm a simple girl and until I moved to Richmond I never knew tomatoes came in all colors shapes and sizes... Like any good produce-based festival, there are some contests to identify the best tomatoes based on size, appearance, etc. But the real fun is in the eating. Vendors set up shop with their most innovative and tasty recipes using tomatoes... and then you can buy it all to taste! Plus, you can purchase fresh tomatoes of all varieties from the local farmers in attendance. This was were I first tasted zebra tomatoes, and where I saw Hanover tomatoes for the first time! While there is also the usual assortment of arts and crafts vendors, this festival is smaller and more intimate than the Watermelon Festival... Lines can be long at some of the more delicious looking stands, and I recommend getting cash before you go because last year I remember the ATM up the street being out of order, which was a major bummer. The good news is they have live entertainment, so you can tap along to the music while you wait in line for your fried tomato sandwich!

The VA War Memorial at the Carillon was the Secret Location for this year's Diner en Blanc. It was…read morea lovely location for a joyous & community centered event.

Went here for an Arts in the Park event where lots of booths are set up with local and regional…read moreartists to display and sell their stuff. There were plenty of police to help with traffic control and we actually found a parking place. Usually parking is the biggest challenge. There were lots of interesting vendors out with a wide variety of items... art work, leather, photography, pottery, yard art items and lots of other items. This was well run with food, drinks, trash cans and porta johns. I hope to go back this summer for a concert.

Awesome fun event to do if you have small kids who enjoy lights my daughter is eight. She had a…read moreblast. Everything was mesmerizing.

It's the end of 2020, and I'd say most of us need some extra cheer in our lives right about now…read more Fortunately, Lewis Ginter didn't cancel their annual holiday lightfest, but this year was certainly different than years' past with lots of pandemic precautions in place. I had visited once prior in 2017 and enjoyed the experience, but what I recall from that visit was that the garden was mobbed and the parking lot was insane. We had to park in a subdivision across the street and run across the street/try not to get hit by cars on Lakeside Ave. that year. And last year, I tried to bring my mom so she could experience it too. But we were stuck in an hour+ line at the Lakeside Ave. to make a left, and then as we got close, the police wouldn't let us turn left randomly. I was pretty upset to say the least and actually had an exchange with someone at Lewis Ginter after I direct messaged them about the incident, and they offered free tickets. I never took them up on it, though. Just went to the Norfolk lights instead the next night. This year was much more limited in terms of how many tickets were sold, plus there were staggered entry times. We were able to park right in the front row near the entrance, which is off to the left side this year. There's one entrance and one exit. We arrived within our half-hour window and showed the tickets to a clerk behind glass. Masks are rightfully required to be worn at all times while on their grounds, which I appreciated as a rule (though of course some people didn't listen - eye roll). We arrived at twilight (5 pm) and that turned out well for photos. I was able to get some in both twilight and total darkness. And with less people at the garden, it was easier to snap photos of the displays without others walking into view (though that did happen a few times). This year is all outdoors (so no big tree inside). The treehouse is also blocked off. They offer hot drinks and some food items, but I didn't buy any. With an hour-limit for the visit, we just made it through in the allotted time. Surprisingly, the gift shop was open. I was actually surprised by that, but I guess they need to boost their sales. Hand sanitizer was available upon entry. The tickets themselves were also pretty pricy for nonmembers like myself. And I attended on a value night, so I'm glad I visited when I did. Hopefully by next year, the pandemic will be a thing of the past, but I do see it being helpful if they continue with the timed entries, online ticket purchases, and limiting the amount of visitors to what the parking lot can hold.

Had a wonderful time watching the Richmond Ballet at the Dominion Energy Center! The building…read moreitself is stunning with a public lot right in front and a variety of garages surrounding it, parking was a breeze for our event. Walking in we were greeted by the wonderful attendants and our seats were surprisingly spacious in regards to leg room (we sat center orchestra Row J). Both my partner and I are tall so leg room is definitely a plus. The show was phenomenal and I feel so lucky to get to experience the arts here in Richmond! I would definitely reccomend a show here just for the ambiance alone, the theater inside is stunning with so many things to look at. Definitely arrive the 30 minutes prior to showtime to take in all of the sights.

Nothing is as iconic as the watching the Nutcracker over Christmas at the Dominion Energy Center. I…read moregive the Nutckracker a 5+, the venue - not so much. Why is it that I always feel like I'm taking a flight when I go to see a show. This is absolutely true here as well. I'm at 6'3" and my neighbor was about that wide. To say it was an uncomfortable seat was a crazy understatement. Oh well, taking a cue from a discount airline: pack them in. I wouldn't be cranky if it was just the seat. The Roman empire did better in logistics for shows. Trying to go to the bathroom was a joke and don't even think of getting a drink during intermission. This place is just not laid out for a full show logistics. GO for the Nutcracker. Anything else, might not be worth the squeeze.

Richmond football fans were pretty pumped after the first season of this Indoor Football League…read moreteam (not to be confused with the Richmond Raiders who are part of the American Indoor Football Association). These guys won all but one game, and then lost the first round of the championship to that same team from Rochester. I'm sure next year a lot more folks who can't bear to go nine months without a gridiron fix will check these guys out, and you gotta love their team slogan: "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Football".

I live in Washington DC and was in town for business. I am a huge indoor football fan and the…read moreRevolution happen to have a game going on that night, so I decided to check it out. I had a great time. The people who worked there were wonderful. The prices are fair and it's a very family friendly place.

What a lovely off the beaten track, manor home, so glad we stopped by!…read moreBuilt in 1789, the home is well cared for and thankfully, not modernized. Original heart of pine floors with string and tar, built in the shop builders style. A wonderful staircase with a beautiful hand worked banister rail. Furnishings, while not original to the home, are of the period, and everything was well maintained and preserved. The view to the river from the home leaves you without question as to why the location was picked all those years ago. Our guide Laurie(Lori?) was sweet, kind, patient and clearly liked her job. Always a perk, finding someone who enjoys what they do! She told us that Briana would be able to answer even more of my questions, as she was extremely well versed in the Manor. We shall have to return! The best $8 you'll spend. Don't miss the basement.

This historic building is beautiful. There is a pier that you walk down to with a decent amount of…read moresteps. The pier does need some work. Some of it is tilted towards the water, so I had to avoid it while walking down the pier. The steps have just had some work done but you can see whoever did the work threw the wooden old steps just in the brush below the new steps and there is a decent amount of trash near the water and pier. They have bands come and play every Sunday during the summer, which is really nice considering this area doesn't have much of that. There is a gift shop here, and they do walk through for the historic part too.

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We love the Altria! We are former season tickets holders who have attended many events here from…read morethe Richmond Forum to musicals to concerts. The views are great in all sections and we tend to select balcony for the price point. Their online ticket sales indicate "limited leg room" for high balcony seats, but I will say all balcony seats are difficult for people over 5'6" or for people with larger hips. I was disappointed that the last show started 15 minutes late, particularly since it was on a weeknight, which is the reason for a 4 instead of 5 star review. However, definitely check out The Wiz if you can see it while traveling.

I grew up in the D.C. area so I'm a huge Redskins fan, but it's a hike from here even if you can…read morescore tickets, not to mention you need to get a hotel room if you plan to have a few $10 beers at the stadium. When I lived in Florida, I got hooked on arena football and our Tampa team was really good. They won the championship the last year I lived there and the coach, who happened to happy hour at one of my regular haunts, even let me try on the arena football version of a Superbowl ring. The Richmond Raiders haven't won the big one yet, and they're not the Redskins, but then again season tickets are only $70.

Started going to these games 3 years ago and every year we end up going to more of the home games…read more This year we bought season tickets. A family of four tickets for 6 home games was approximately $240.00. We got to pick our seats and have a great view of everything that goes on. The games are action packed and we have a great time with the other fans. The football players are so close and the opposing team is right there to talk trash with. The home team is always getting high fives from the fans as they come on and off the field. After the game, you are encouraged to travel onto the field for pictures and autographs with the players and Lady Raiders. These players and Lady Raiders are part of the community and love the support they get from their fans. If you have never been to a game. You need to come, there are 4 games left. It's an exciting and fun night... Come check them out!