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Agecroft Hall


A trip back in time
4305 Sulgrave Rd
Richmond, VA 23221
United States
+1 804 353 4241
http://www.agecrofthall.com
This Tudor house once overlooked the Irwell River in Lancashire, England. It was moved, in 1929, to this site, reminiscent of the original, overlooking the James River in Richmond's Windsor Farms neighborhood. Agecroft contains furnishings dating from 1485 to 1660 including an interesting 1610 lantern clock that tells time only on the hour. Landscape artist Charles Gillette designed the gardens. They include an Elizabethan knot garden as well as one based on a pond garden at England's Hampton Court Palace.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Agecroft Hall photo by Luke Sharrett
Photo: Luke Sharrett
Agecroft Hall photo by phoebe reid
Photo: phoebe reid
Agecroft Hall photo by Douglas Colquhoun
Photo: Douglas Colquhoun
Agecroft Hall photo by Don Boyd
Photo: Don Boyd
Agecroft Hall photo by Phillip McCoun
Photo: Phillip McCoun
Agecroft Hall photo by Laura
Photo: Laura
 

 
ComedySportz


Comics team up
7115-a Staples Mill Rd
(ComedySportz Improv Theatre)
Richmond, VA 23228
United States
+1 804 266 9377
http://www.comedyalley.net
This improvisational comedy troupe offers interactive fun in a competitive format. The cast invites the audience to offer critiques, suggestions and skit themes as team members play one another for points and laughs. A referee and a synthesizer/human named Mr. Voice run the family-oriented show. You just might find yourself rolling in the aisles. At the very least, you will want to join in. This is a great environment for children, who love being part of the action.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden


Flowers everywhere
1800 Lakeside Ave
Richmond, VA 23228
United States
+1 804 262 9887
http://www.lewisginter.org
In the 1880s, Lewis Ginter, a wealthy businessman, opened a resort on this land just northwest of Richmond. An avid gardener, he planted and cared for much of the foliage that still thrives in the park today. Upon his death, the property passed to his niece who opened a hospice for children in Ginter's home. She also cultivated the gardens and imported several rare plants. The land is now operated by the city as a botanical garden. Explore the Victorian garden, nature trails and the home, and perhaps stop at the Tea House for lunch.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Josh Brown
Photo: Josh Brown
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Joel Sowers
Photo: Joel Sowers
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Jo Leovy
Photo: Jo Leovy
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Ansel Olson
Photo: Ansel Olson
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by F J Shields
Photo: F J Shields
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Steve Richardson
Photo: Steve Richardson
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Charlene Newcomb
Photo: Charlene Newcomb
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Catherine Easterling
Photo: Catherine Easterling
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Joanna
Photo: Joanna
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Kim Schmidt
Photo: Kim Schmidt
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Elizabeth Jarvis
Photo: Elizabeth Jarvis
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Daniel Cardani
Photo: Daniel Cardani
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Daniel Cardani
Photo: Daniel Cardani
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Trevor Dickerson
Photo: Trevor Dickerson
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Trevor Dickerson
Photo: Trevor Dickerson
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Will Weaver
Photo: Will Weaver
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Joan Mazza
Photo: Joan Mazza
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden photo by Shawn
Photo: Shawn
 

 
Robins Center


Amazing athletics
Campus Drive
Richmond, VA 23173
United States
http://richmondspiders.cstv.co...
This 9,071 seat center was built in 1972 and is home to the University of Richmond Spiders basketball team. It is on campus and also houses other athletic programs through the university. Check the website for tickets and event listings.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Virginia House


Romantic country home
4301 Sulgrave Rd
Richmond, VA 23226
United States
+1 804 353 4251
http://www.vahistorical.org
This Warwickshire priory was built in 1125 and moved to Richmond in 1928 by US Ambassador to Spain, Alexander Weddel and his wife, Virginia, who made it their country home. The house holds an extensive collection of portraits and rotates exhibits of works by Charles Dana Gibson among others. Also showcased are Flemish tapestries, Spanish colonial art and Elizabethan oak furniture.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Virginia House photo by John Murden
Photo: John Murden
Virginia House photo by ericilla
Photo: ericilla
 

 
Wilton House


Wander through Wilton
215 S Wilton Rd
Richmond, VA 23226
United States
+1 804 282 5936
http://www.wiltonhousemuseum.org/
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and the Marquis de Lafayettte were all entertained at this stunning Georgian plantation home. Wilton was built by William Randolph III in 1753. It was moved from the Virginia countryside to Richmond's historic Windsor Farms neighborhood in the 1934. Period furniture and original wood paneling create a charming atmosphere.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Wilton House photo by Phil woodhouse
Photo: Phil woodhouse
 

 
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