McCormack's Irish Pub is one of those dive bars that has a kind of nearly palpable charm. Come on in and feel welcomed from the minute you settle into your booth or onto your barstool. McCormack's features a great beer and wine selection, great service and some of the area's best live music - all the components of a great nightlife destination. So if your luck seems a little less than good lately, come on over to Richmond's favorite Irish Pub and watch your luck change almost immediately.
For over two decades, the pros at Alpha Comics and Games have been putting smiles on the faces of comic book collectors. They not only specialize in special editions and hardbound editions of your favorites, they also have an extensive selection of trading cards, action figures, statuettes and lots more. If you have ever wanted to learn more about comic collecting or you have a friend you want to get a special gift for, Alpha Comics and Games is where you'll be the hero.
Is your child curious about the world and wants to know how things work? Then he or she will totally enjoy a trip to the Science Museum of Virginia. Several exhibits and attractions are interactive, and inquisitive minds will love learning about electricity, computers, astronomy and much more. Plus, the whole family will feel like space travelers while watching the show at the Ethyl Universe Planetarium and Space Theater. Don't be surprised if the kids want to keep coming back to this fun and educational venue as they continue their quest for learning how everything works.
The Metro Richmond Zoo lets your kids get up close to the animals. They'll marvel at the towering beauty of the giraffes as they get a chance to actually pet them. They'll giggle uncontrollably when they hear the orangutan whistle or watch the monkeys monkey around with each other. The kids will have plenty to see as the zoo features more than 400 animals in their natural habitat attraction. It'll be a day full of wild fun, so be sure to stop at the zoo's gift shop to pick up a neat souvenir to commemorate your family's very own safari.