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James River

James River
22nd Street and Riverside Drive
Richmond, VA 23223
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 71 attractions in Richmond
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This river running right through downtown Richmond offers sightseeing rides on an antique paddlewheel steamer or on a raft with a trained guide, as... more » This river running right through downtown Richmond offers sightseeing rides on an antique paddlewheel steamer or on a raft with a trained guide, as well as wading, fishing, rafting, kayaking or simply relaxing on the river banks and gazing out at the city. « less
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Attraction type: River
Activities: Kayaking, Swimming
Address: 22nd Street and Riverside Drive Richmond, VA 23223
Tel: 804-780-5733

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Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown $168 1.3 mi 2.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Express Downtown Richmond $117 1.4 mi 2.3 km 3 of 5 stars
Omni Richmond $246 1.5 mi 2.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond/Virginia Center $141 9.9 mi 16.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Fairfield Inn & Suites Richmond NW $123 10.3 mi 16.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Legend Brewing Company 0.8 mi 1.3 km 3 of 5 stars
Tarrants Cafe 1.7 mi 2.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Sensi 1.8 mi 2.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar 1.0 mi 1.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Maymont House 1.2 mi 1.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Virginia Holocaust Museum 1.7 mi 2.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“From famine to feast” Salon.com

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22nd Street and Riverside Drive, Richmond, VA 23223
Tel: 804-780-5733