# Richmond/Northside

Northside is a district of Richmond, Virginia.

## See

* 37.620039-77.470871 Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 1800 Lakeside Ave, ☏ +1 804 262-9887. The Garden is open daily from 9AM to 5PM The Garden is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.. The Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens was once property owned by the Powhatan Indians, but was purchased in 1884. It has become one of the top public gardens in the US because of its facilities, programs, and displays. There are over 50 acres of garden with theme gardens including the Healing Garden, Asian Valley, Rose Garden, Children's Garden... There are several libraries and an education center, a visitors center, cafe, garden shop, and tree house. The garden is open all year long, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Members are free; adults $10, children (3-12) $6, children under 3 are free.
* 37.66754-77.501572 The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, ☏ +1 804 261-2787. The Cultural Arts Center holds special events and performances, classes, and exhibits. Some examples are the Latin Ballet of Virginia, comedy and musical theatre performances.
* 37.67083-77.575333 Innsbrook After Hours, 4901 Lakebrook Drive Glen Allen, ☏ +1 804 423-1775. Holds annual summer concert series and events

## Do

* 37.6756-77.51721 Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Rd. 1860 living history farm site and museum (updated Jan 2020)
* 37.54431-77.383112 Henrico County Tourist Information Center, 3812 Nine Mile Rd, ☏ +1 804 652-3406. The tourist center in the restored Dabbs House Museum has information for travelers on Richmond's historic and cultural sites, as well as guides and information for the rest of Virginia.
* 37.56624-77.37983 Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. This 24-acre recreation center has a fitness center, gym, activity spaces, classrooms, and administrative offices. Outdoors there is a football field, track field, concession building, restrooms, and larger shelter.

## Eat

* 37.63701-77.547611 Sakura Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, 9008 W. Broad St, ☏ +1 804 747-6848. They have sushi, habachi grill, and normal menu.

## Drink

* 37.64839-77.583781 Capital Ale House, 4024-A Cox Rd, ☏ +1 804 780-2537, fax: +1 804 273-1058. M-F 11AM-1:30AM, Sa-Su 10AM-1:30AM. 75 Beers on draft and over 200 bottled beers. Beer prices can range from $2 to $50.

## Sleep

* 37.65448-77.45021 Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons, 10601 Telegraph Road, ☏ +1 804 262-2000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Breakfast and internet included. Indoor heated pool. From $80.
* 37.66436-77.444482 Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Virginia Center Parkway.
* 37.6754-77.45363 Courtyard Richmond North/Glen Allen, 10077 Brook Rd, ☏ +1 804 266-6900. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Free Wi-Fi in the lobby. Breakfast, dinner and cocktails in the bistro.
* 37.62521-77.527134 Motel 6, 7831 Shrader Road, ☏ +1 804 273-6100. Extended stay hotel. On-site guest laundry facilities. Free Wi-Fi.
* 37.60914-77.521285 Embassy Suites Hotel Richmond, 2925 Emerywood Pkwy, ☏ +1 804 672-8585. Cooked-to-order breakfast.

## Go next

* Ashland to the north. Further north there is the Kings Dominion Amusement Park in Doswell, 20 miles away.