Richmond Sights and Landmarks Guide, Virginia

The best sights of Richmond VA US

Sightseeing is the most sought after activity while on a holiday and that is the premium reason for why the vacationers should choose the place Richmond, VA US. Richmond, VA US is abundant in exotic sights such as Hollywood cemetery where the tourists can get an eye soothing and awe inspiring sightseeing than any other place of the world. The top sightseeing attractions of Richmond, VA US is as follows-

Virginia historical society

The tourists can explore this place so as to enjoy the exhibits and interpretations meant to showcase the development of Virginia since the colonial period till today.

American civil war center

This sight is a natural historic landmark located on the banks of the river james and the tourists are told here the stories of American civil war from three different viewpoints i.e. confederate, union and African American.

Maggie L walker national historic site

Maggie was the first lady to serve as president of a bank in the United States region and Maggie L walker national historic site honors the life of this African American lady. The tourists are advised to visit this place to know the contribution of this great lady in the American civilization.

Richmond national battlefield park

The tourists must visit this site so as to explore those eleven different sites which were used by union army to capture Richmond.

Agecroft hall

Agecroft hall is located on the banks of James River and the tourists can enjoy here the slide show showcasing its original setting which was made in the late 15th century in England.

Virginia civil rights memorial

The tourist must not forget to explore this place as it showcases the struggle which was made by a schoolgirl Barbara Rose Johns who held protests in the form of walkout and demonstration with fellow students against the racial discrimination going on in the school. By visiting here, the tourists can get a review of the racist struggle which happened in the 1950s.

Science museum of Virginia

This sight is perfect for those tourists who want to gain knowledge while holidaying in Richmond as here many exhibitions are carried on so as to teach scientific concepts to the visitors. The educational exhibits which are offered here to the tourists can be permanent exhibits or a traveling one. The tourists can explore a building inside this science center named Imax dome where Imax movies are featured on periodical basis.

Therefore, it can be concluded that Richmond is a holiday paradise for holiday lovers throughout the world and the sights such as Richmond coliseum which the tourists can explore here is difficult to be found in any other place of the world.

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