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Richmond
About
Richmond
Richmond,
Va.
Richmond, the capital of Virginia,
is a diverse cultural city, surrounded by historic neighborhoods,
parks and a thriving James River.
Neighborhoods near VCU, such as
the Fan District, Carver, Jackson Ward and Oregon Hill, offer
historic settings, monuments and a unique history that dates back
to the 1800s. Also located in Richmond are numerous vintage and
antique shops, eateries and cafés that stretch from the
Fan area to Church Hill.
The city provides educational and
tourism activities, including exhibits and shows at local museums
and art galleries. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Science
Museum of Virginia, the Children’s Museum and the Edgar
Allan Poe Museum are all within five miles of VCU.
Richmond is home to the 17th Street
Farmer’s Market, which is located in Shockoe Bottom. It
is the oldest market in the Richmond area and all daily and weekly
events are community-based and non-profit. Other events include
The State Fair of Virginia, NASCAR races at Richmond International
Raceway and the International Food Festival.
Richmond’s location is convenient
to cities of interest for day or weekend trips. Colonial Williamsburg
is less than an hour east of Richmond, and Virginia Beach is two
hours east. Washington, D.C. and the Shenandoah Valley are also
just a short distance from Richmond.
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