Enjoy some quality leisure time with the family at Pocahontas State Park. The park is not far from downtown, and when you get there, you'll find several recreation and sports activities to enjoy that include swimming, boating, fishing, horseback riding and biking.
The Glenwood Golf Club, like Richmond itself, is steeped in history. This course was designed and built in the early part of the 1900s, and that tradition of excellence is still very much alive today. This is one of those rare courses where you can pick up a match with a complete stranger and find that it will be quite a challenge to keep up. The pro shop staff is as experienced as they are friendly, and Glenwood offers a great golf experience for the money.
There's no question that Edgar Allan Poe was one of the world's most notable authors. His legacy and life are remembered in Richmond's Edgar Allan Poe Museum. See some of Poe's personal effects, first editions as well as the world's largest collection of original Poe manuscripts. All of these compelling pieces help give a more focused picture of one of the world's most enigmatic literary masters.
While the idea of visiting a cemetery may not initially strike you as a romantic date, the Hollywood Cemetery is no ordinary resting place. The serene views and incredibly ornate headstone monuments create picturesque scenes that are truly spectacular. Additionally, several luminaries and famous figures are buried here, and that adds a dimension of curiosity to your visit. Plus, the Hollywood Cemetery is in close proximity to the James River, providing serene and visually captivating backdrop to your evening. In all, this romantic date is peaceful and thought provoking and will surely spark several conversations between you and your mate.