Ken-Mac Metals

The family will love enjoying Richmond's natural amenities when visiting James River Park. The scenery at this riverside park is breathtaking. Some of the park's most popular sites include Belle Isle, Pony Pasture, Huguenot Woods and the main park area; all of these areas offer more than a few opportunities to get up close to Richmond's natural beauty. You can also enjoy tubing, fishing, kayaking and bird watching. Learn about this natural attraction on one of the walking tours or take a leisurely stroll down the newly added Canal Walk.

Go for the classics when you spend an unforgettable evening with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. This incredible group of musicians work hard all year long through extensive rehearsals and various performances to ensure that they not only bring out the best in each other, but also deliver a truly remarkable performance for you to enjoy. Their program throughout the year spotlights different composers and are part of different series like the Masterworks, Symphony Pops and Metro Collections. Whichever performance you choose, you can be assured that the Richmond Symphony will perform the music that is, as their tagline suggests, made for you.

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.