down-to-earth suites offer complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas with pull-out sofas, plus minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. other amenities consist of a gym, an indoor pool and a hot tub, plus coin-operated laundry facilities and a convenience shop. freebies include breakfast and parking. this unpretentious all-suite hotel is 2 miles from the virginia randolph museum, 4 miles from lewis ginter botanical garden and 5 miles from meadow farm museum. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Richmond International Airport 23 min
Richmond National Battlefield Park (18 min) Ironworks, gun positions & army hospital preserved as exhibits on 3,000 acres of old battlefields. The Valentine (17 min) Circa-1812 landmark house turned museum with exhibits & artifacts exploring Richmond's history. The Poe Museum (17 min) Poe lived down the block from this stone house now displaying his photos, documents & memorabilia. Robert E Lee Memorial (17 min) This large equestrian statue of Civil War General Robert E. Lee was erected in 1890. Virginia State Capitol (17 min) Grand colonial-style structure built in 1785 housing the nation’s oldest legislative body. Hollywood Cemetery (17 min) Picturesque resting place of many historic figures, with tours & a monument to Confederate soldiers. Maymont (17 min) A 19th-century estate hosting events & tours of its Gilded Age mansion, gardens & wildlife center. Virginia Museum of History & Culture (16 min) A 1913 neoclassical building houses a research library & expansive collection of Virginia artifacts. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (10 min) Year-round locale with 50 acres of themed gardens, dining options & a classical domed conservatory. American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar (18 min) History museum exploring the Civil War from 3 perspectives: North, South & African-American. Ancarrow's Landing (20 min) This functional waterfront space offers a boat launch, fishing access & a network of trails. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (16 min) Museum with a varied, sizable collection of modern art, antiquities & Asian art, plus Fabergé eggs. Kings Dominion (17 min) Big theme park known for roller coasters & thrill rides, with a water park & animatronic dinosaurs. Belle Isle (18 min) Island park on the James River known for its walking trails, rocky shoreline & swimming areas. Children's Museum of Richmond (16 min) Interactive exhibits enable kids to move, climb, farm, draw, play & learn about their world. |