Scott’s Addition, in its early years, was primarily recognized as a commercial and industrial district. However, it has since undergone a significant transformation, attracting substantial investment from various stakeholders. Developers, creative professionals, restaurateurs, retailers, breweries, and urban residents have all played a role in reshaping the area, transcending its industrial heritage. Scott’s Addition is situated…
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Situated between Church Hill to the north and the James River to the south, Shockoe Bottom is a historic Richmond neighborhood with roots dating back to 1737 when William Byrd II received a land grant from King James. Over the centuries, it has played a central role in Richmond’s history. Shockoe Bottom has a rich…
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Laburnum Park is a charming historic neighborhood nestled in Richmond’s Northside, offering a tight-knit community, rich history, and a desirable location. Just north of The Diamond and The Boulevard, this neighborhood comprises fifteen city blocks bordered by Hermitage Road to the west, Laburnum Avenue to the north, Brook Road to the east, and Westwood Avenue…
Read more "Neighborhoods of RVA: Laburnum Park"The Fulton neighborhood, steeped in history and community spirit, owes its name to James Alexander Fulton and his wife, Eliza Mayo. Eliza Mayo was related to other notable figures in Richmond’s history, including Major William Mayo and his son, Colonel John Mayo. The neighborhood is situated in an East End river valley of approximately 350…
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Oregon Hill is a historic neighborhood nestled amidst some of Richmond’s most prominent landmarks, including the James River, VCU, Hollywood Cemetery, and the Virginia War Memorial. Its boundaries encompass Cary Street to the North, Belvidere Street to the East, the James River to the South, and Cherry Street to the West. Legend has it that…
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Westover Hills, located along the south banks of the James River, is nestled between Stratford Hills to the west and Forest Hill to the east. The neighborhood’s name pays homage to its historical connection to William Byrd II, who once owned a nearby plantation called Westover. Developed in the 1920s, Westover Hills is a prime…
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The Museum District is another uniquely Richmond neighborhood built upon history, architecture and community listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Surrounded by several popular neighborhoods (including the Fan, Carytown, and Scott’s Addition), it is within several blocks in just about any direction of restaurants, breweries, shopping and other popular hotspots. The district’s borders…
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Carytown — often affectionately referred to as “the mile of style,” owes its name to its prime location along Cary Street, which was named after Colonel Archibald Cary in 1927. Today, this district has become one of Richmond’s most beloved destinations, attracting both locals and tourists alike. Stretching across several blocks, Cary Street is lined…
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