Name: Shockoe Institute
Address: 1500 East Main Street, 1st Floor, Richmond, VA, 23219

Dedicated to exploring the history and enduring impact of American racial slavery. Located at Main Street Station in Shockoe Bottom, it serves as a center for learning, reflection, and civic action rather than a traditional museum.

Shockoe Institute

We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



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Did you know that Richmond was the site of the very first trolley system in the world, dating back to 1888? Experience Richmond history in a classic trolley ideally suited for visitors and residents alike. Enjoy Richmond landmarks from the comfort of our enclosed, 20-person trolley. Relax on comfortable cushioned seats set in old-fashioned iron seat frames. Our intimate seating arrangement offers a unique and exciting way to experience the rich history of one of America’s oldest cities. Public historic tours are currently running Monday through Friday at 10:30a and Saturdays and Sundays at 11a, but please double check availability to be sure the tour is running as scheduled and there is space on board for your group! Price for adults is $45 each and seniors are $42 each. Children 4-14 is $30, and kids 3 and under are free. Reservations required. Please call 804.269.0075 to book. Private, chartered tours are also available!

RVA Trolley

Originally opened in 1901, Main Street Station has always been one of Downtown Richmond, Virginia’s most visible landmarks. Once a bustling transportation hub, the station was closed in 1975 due to a decline in passenger rail service. The historic reopening of Main Street Station in 2003 marked the culmination of years of renovation to this 102-year-old landmark, and the return of passenger train service to downtown Richmond.In the years to come, future upgrades to the station will integrate bus, trolley, airport shuttle, taxi and limousine services. As Main Street Station is further transformed into a significant multi-modal transportation center, it is once again ready to serve as a gateway to the City of Richmond and the metropolitan region. Main Street Station will showcase Richmond as a vibrant destination city.

Main Street Station

Arrivals from the north include Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; New York City; and Boston. From the south, arrivals include Raleigh, N.C.; Columbia, S.C.; Tampa, Fla.; and Orlando, Fla. Handicapped accessibility and bagging services are available at each.

Irish pub serving fish and chips, Irish stew, and steak-and-mushroom pie. Also serving Guinness on tap ... at the right temperature! Closed Sunday.

Rosie Connolly's Pub & Restaurant

Old City Bar envelops you in vintage casual elegance. Come in & enjoy our fun & welcoming service, glorious edibles & creative cocktails!

The Old City Bar

The Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue completes the triangle of Richmond; the city of Liverpool, England; and the Republic of Benin, each of which played a prominent role in the slave trade. Three identical statues symbolize a commitment to new relationships based on honesty and forgiveness.

Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue

Eerie Nights is a theatrical story telling experience where guides in special effects make-up, period costume and in the character of a *Richmonder from the 1800's or 1920's* will lead you to several historic and haunted sites on our *walking* (or) *trolley* ghost tours. At each site they will tell tales of the history and paranormal activity associated with the location. Our tours are geared towards a **mature** audience but families are welcome. Ghoul Guides will provide a creepy and bawdy experience throughout the tour Tours: Friday & Saturday nights. Visit WWW.EERIENIGHTS.COM for the full tour schedule.

Eerie Nights Ghost Tour

Join us for a ride through Richmond that you will never forget. Climb aboard our trolley and step back in time to Richmond in the late 1920’s. Your Ghoul Guide, a ghost from the 1920’s, will be your host as you are driven to sites where tragedy occurred and where paranormal activity occurs today. Discover the dark secrets and long forgotten horrors that lurk in the shadows of one the Nation’s most haunted cities. You will be entertained by your zombie guide throughout your ride with this veritable show aboard a trolley. Trolley tour operates in September & October. Looking for a ghost tour June- October? Visit our walking tour. www.eerienights.com

Ghouls Ghost Tour by Trolley

Shockoe Underground - Self Determined Freedom Walking Tour The Beloved Unseen - Ancestral Elevation + Site Visit Tour Reconstructed Richmond - Black Excellence in the Bygone Era Bus Tour River City Sip + See - Pub Crawl Style Bus Tour RVA Sights + Bites - Boxed Lunch Bus Tour Custom Tours - Step On Bus Tours + Walking Tours Built to Suit

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Latin menu featuring marlin, fresh paella and Red Ahi tuna. This three-level restaurant is a popular nightspot and cigar lounge. Try a mango mojito on the rooftop deck, weather permitting.

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