FAN Favorite Guidebook
Neighborhoods
The Fan District is one of the most interesting areas in Richmond because of its unique architecture, restaurants, and local shops. Named for the fan-like layout of its streets, it runs westward from Belvedere Street, near Monroe Park, ending on the eastern side of the Boulevard. Predominantly a residential area, the Fan is a fun place to wander and admire the many styles of architecture from the mid-late 19th century, including Italianate, Queen Anne, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Colonial Revival. Homeowners in The Fan have entertainment at their fingertips with walkable parks, restaurants, shops, and museums
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Fan District
The Fan District is one of the most interesting areas in Richmond because of its unique architecture, restaurants, and local shops. Named for the fan-like layout of its streets, it runs westward from Belvedere Street, near Monroe Park, ending on the eastern side of the Boulevard. Predominantly a residential area, the Fan is a fun place to wander and admire the many styles of architecture from the mid-late 19th century, including Italianate, Queen Anne, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Colonial Revival. Homeowners in The Fan have entertainment at their fingertips with walkable parks, restaurants, shops, and museums
Food scene
The Savory Grain
2043 W Broad StFarm-fresh eats & local craft beers.
Retro eatery known for its broad comfort food. A local favorite!
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Joe's Inn the Fan
205 N Shields AveRetro eatery known for its broad comfort food. A local favorite!
The Stables
201 N Belmont AveAn upscale neighborhood restaurant.
Stella's
1012 Lafayette StRustic & modern Greek cuisine.
Kuba Kuba
1601 Park AveVibrant cafe serving casual Cuban fare.
Eclectic plates with a healthy bent presented along with creative cocktails in mod quarters.
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The Daily Kitchen & Bar
2934 W Cary StEclectic plates with a healthy bent presented along with creative cocktails in mod quarters.
Organic, French-inspired & vegan-friendly Vietnamese fare in compact digs with blond wood & a patio.
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Sen - Organic Small Plate
2901 W Cary StOrganic, French-inspired & vegan-friendly Vietnamese fare in compact digs with blond wood & a patio.
Cool, compact eatery featuring gyros, souvlaki & other traditional Greek eats, plus beer & wine.
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Greek On Cary
3107 W Cary StCool, compact eatery featuring gyros, souvlaki & other traditional Greek eats, plus beer & wine.
Nostalgic eatery boasts an old-fashioned sandwich menu, craft beers on tap & funky diner decor.
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Garnett's
2001 Park AveNostalgic eatery boasts an old-fashioned sandwich menu, craft beers on tap & funky diner decor.
Parisian-style steak frites eatery in a classic bistro setting with dark woods, tiles & mirrors.
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Can Can Brasserie
3120 W Cary StParisian-style steak frites eatery in a classic bistro setting with dark woods, tiles & mirrors.
Coffee/Cafe
Cozy, brick-lined cafe roasts its own beans daily & offers chai, bagels & bulk coffee.
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Black Hand Coffee Co
3101 Patterson AveCozy, brick-lined cafe roasts its own beans daily & offers chai, bagels & bulk coffee.
Specialty coffee roastery & cafe with outdoor patio and indoor seating.
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Roastology
2701 West Cary StreetSpecialty coffee roastery & cafe with outdoor patio and indoor seating.
More than just coffee, Blanchard's is a great place to spend the afternoon or evening as well.
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Blanchard's Coffee Broad Street
3121 W Broad StMore than just coffee, Blanchard's is a great place to spend the afternoon or evening as well.
Artsy cafe serving a range of vegetarian eats, from vegan French toast to lentil burgers.
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Harrison Street Cafe
402 N Harrison StArtsy cafe serving a range of vegetarian eats, from vegan French toast to lentil burgers.
Sightseeing
Visit Brown's Island and enjoy a walk across the James River on the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge.
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Brown's Island
South 7th StreetVisit Brown's Island and enjoy a walk across the James River on the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge.
Rent a bike and ride the 52-mile Virginia Capital Trail.
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Virginia Capital Trail
2803 Dock StRent a bike and ride the 52-mile Virginia Capital Trail.
Capitolio del Estado de Virginia
1000 Bank StLewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside AveParks
100-acre Victorian estate and public park. Contains an arboretum, formal gardens, a carriage collection, native wildlife exhibits, and a nature center.
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Maymont
1700 Hampton St100-acre Victorian estate and public park. Contains an arboretum, formal gardens, a carriage collection, native wildlife exhibits, and a nature center.
Museums
A top comprehensive US art museum with more than 5,000 years of art from around the world. VMFA is open 365 days a year and general admission is always free.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdA top comprehensive US art museum with more than 5,000 years of art from around the world. VMFA is open 365 days a year and general admission is always free.
Dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Though Poe never lived in the building, it serves to commemorate his time living in Richmond.
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Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main StDedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Though Poe never lived in the building, it serves to commemorate his time living in Richmond.
Celebrates the rich culture and moving histories of African American people in Virginia and their contributions to our magnificent country.
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Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia
122 W Leigh StCelebrates the rich culture and moving histories of African American people in Virginia and their contributions to our magnificent country.
Discover, explore, and learn about more than 16,000 years of history at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe BlvdDiscover, explore, and learn about more than 16,000 years of history at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Breweries/Bars
Brewery that makes & serves its beer in a 12,0000-ft. warehouse space with occasional food trucks.
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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby LnBrewery that makes & serves its beer in a 12,0000-ft. warehouse space with occasional food trucks.
Featuring brews with a rooftop view in the historic Scott's Addition neighborhood.
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Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop
3406 W Leigh StFeaturing brews with a rooftop view in the historic Scott's Addition neighborhood.
Industrial-style beer hall featuring unique drafts, pub grub & a big roof deck with DJs on weekends.
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The Hof Garden
2818 West Broad StreetIndustrial-style beer hall featuring unique drafts, pub grub & a big roof deck with DJs on weekends.
A lager-focused brewery in Scott's Addition. The rest is all food, fun, and games!
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Bingo Beer Co
2900 W Broad StA lager-focused brewery in Scott's Addition. The rest is all food, fun, and games!