River District
Enjoy an authentic experience.
The River District is alive with one-of-a-kind experiences. You’ll find the most eclectic range of dining options and attractions available in Richmond, including 79 unique restaurants, bars and clubs and 45 shops. Learn more at www.richmondriverdistrict.com.
Here, trendy eateries occupy century-old warehouses, trains still pull up to renowned Main Street Station, and event-goers gather to listen to bands on the green grass of Brown’s Island.
Dozens of festivals and special events are held within the River District every year, plus a variety of weekly concerts and other great after-work activities in the spring and summer months. Come tap into the excitement!
Walk to work, or walk to play.
Our high concentration of restaurants and attractions means everything is within walking distance. It’s easy to find a parking space in our many lots and decks. So, park once, lace up your tennis shoes and start exploring the entire area on foot.
This convenience is as attractive to residents as it is to visitors. In fact, the River District has the fastest growing census in the City. Hundreds of loft-style apartments and condominiums are available — many in renovated, historic structures. They offer residents the unique opportunity to live in the region’s creative center, with easy access to everything Richmond has to offer.
Living in the River District lets you take a jog along the river against a stunning backdrop of skyscrapers … get to work quickly and easily … and enjoy dozens of restaurants, cafés, clubs and bookstores within a short, safe walking distance of home!
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Access Richmond’s heritage.
History is all around you — from the architecture to the cobblestones in the street.
Buy fresh produce at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market, one of America’s oldest public markets. Visit the Poe Museum to see how the writer spent his time in Richmond. Learn the importance of tolerance at Virginia Holocaust Museum. Or, cruise the Kanawha Canal, then follow the Canal Walk to the Civil War Visitor Center at historic Tredegar Iron Works.
Celebrate our local culture.
People from all backgrounds and ages come together in the River District. Our unique atmosphere attracts an eclectic group of residents, visitors, businesses and events. If you have a passion for art, food, music, festivals, history and the great outdoors, you’ll feel at home here.