Area Attractions
Visit Virginia! - http://www.virginia.org/
2007 marks the 400th Anniversary of the founding of America with the English colony at Jamestowne, Virginia! There will be many events taking place in Virginia around the time of our conference. See the Jamestown Link for full information
Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitor's Bureau:
http://dev.visit.richmond.com/visitors/index.aspx
Richmond Visitor's Center:
http://visit.richmond.com/visitors/visitorscenter.aspx
Nearby Attractions to Richmond:
www.VisitWilliamsburg.com
Consider visiting historical Williamsburg. Richmond Discoveries will be offering a special tour to Williamsburg during the NGS Conference in the States and Family History Fair - check back for further details.
Virginia Wineries - http://www.virginiawines.org/wineries/
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AROUND RICHMOND
http://visit.richmond.com/visitors/guides/ae.aspx
Search museums through the Convention & Visitor's Bureau:
http://visit.richmond.com/visitors/guides/museums.aspx
Some Museum Suggestions:
Edgar Allen Poe Museum
Housed in the Old Stone House, Richmond's oldest building, this museum contains the world's largest collection of
Poe artifacts. 1914 E. Main Street, 23223, Tel: (804) 648-5523. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sun & Mon
11am - 5pm (confirm opening times beforehand)
John Marshall House
Built for Chief Justice Marshall in 1790 while he ran a prominent law practice. It is an outstanding example of Federal
architecture and retains much of its original features and a rich collection of Marshall family objects. 818 E. Marshall
Street, 23219. Tel: (804) 648-7998. April - September, Tuesday -Saturday 10am-5pm. (confirm opening times beforehand)
Museum and White House of the Confederacy
This museum houses the world's largest collection of Civil War memorabilia. Adjacent to the Museum, the White House
served as home to Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family during the Civil War, and has been restored
to its Victorian elegance. 1201 E. Clay Street, 23219. Tel: (804) 649-1861. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun Noon-5pm (confirm
opening times beforehand)
Science Museum of Virginia
Explore the world of science, space and technology with hands-on exhibits for children and adults. Teh five-story IMAX
Theater with tilted-dome screen and digital system provides sight and sound from every direction. 2500 W. Broad Street,
23220. Tel (804) 864-1400.
Virginia Holocaust Museum
This tribute to Holocaust survivors features hands-on children's exhibits and an education resource center.
213 Roseneath Road, 23221.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Presents a panoramic look at man's creative achivements, with the largest public collection of Faberge' eggs outside
Russia; outstanding collection of art nouveau, art deco, Indian, contemporary, impressionist and British sporting art.
2800 Grove Avenue, 23221.
GARDENS AND NATURE
http://visit.richmond.com/visitors/guides/gardens.aspx
FAMILY FUN
http://visit.richmond.com/visitors/guides/familyfun.aspx
HISTORY
http://visit.richmond.com/visitors/guides/history.aspx
SHOPPING
http://visit.richmond.com/visitors/guides/shopping.aspx
SPORTS AND RECREATION
http://visit.richmond.com/visitors/guides/sports.aspx
RESTAURANTS/DINING
http://visit.richmond.com/visitors/wheretoeat.aspx
Some Dining Suggestions:
BlueFire Steakhouse
Conveniently located in the Richmond Marriott Hotel at 500 East Broad Street. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The menu varies from steaks, salads, pastas, and sandwiches. Open 7 days a week.
Penny Lane Pub & Restaurant
207 N. Seventh Street. Tel: 780-1682. Open for lunch and dinner. Authentic British-style pub known for fish & chips, steak
and kidney pie, and other hearty fare.
3rd Street Diner
218 East Main Street, Tel: 788-4750. Open 24 hours for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Basic fare in double-decker diner -
burgers, fries, daily specials and Greek specials. Breakfast served all day.
Civil War
Two of the greatest armies this country has ever fielded sluggled it out for more than a month in the spring and early summer of 1864.
They battled across 100-miles of central Virginia, leaving tens of thousands of dead and wounded in their wake. Visit the following website
for information on Civil War sites around Richmond, Virginia - www.civilwartrails.org.
Museum of the Confederacy
1201 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219 www.moc.org
Petersburg National Battlefield
1539 Hickory Hill Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 www.nps.gov.pete
Petersburg Visitor's Center
425 Cockade Alley, Petersburg, VA 23803 www.petersburg-va.org
Richmond National Battlefield Park Civil War Visitor Center
Tredegar & Fifth Streets, Richmond, VA 23219 www.nps.gov.rich
