Suggestions for Monument near Richmond

Kaitlin • November 21, 2015A really beautiful tribute, especially when lit up at night. It also affords pretty panoramas of Richmond.

RVA Badge • February 1, 2012A nice 1.25 mile walk through downtown Richmond, the Canal Walk presents four centuries of Richmond’s history interpreted through medallions, monuments and exhibits.

Susannah T. • September 14, 2010Fall is the best season on Monument. The trees are gorgeous! Take a walk in the evening - people leave their blinds open so you can see inside their beautiful houses!

D.L. H. • November 22, 2012Construction of this monument began on March 2nd, 1928 to honor those Virginians who served in World War I. Also, an exceptional place to make-out with someone's daughter during those warm VA nights.

Phil W. • October 16, 2009Pay respects at the graves of presidents and some of the Civil War's most famous generals. If you're not creeped out, there's a great picnic spot by Monroe's monument with a great view of the river.

A R. • November 22, 2014On the same grounds as a national park. Museum has several interactive exhibits, but is very reading intensive overall. Worth a visit.

Marcus C. • July 28, 2016A must stop with super friendly tour.

Brittany J. • January 4, 2016Great free activity for tourists and Richmonders alike! Mrs. Turpin was a lovely tour guide.

Emily S. • August 31, 2014Beautiful gardens! Interesting place with a very cool history.

Lynn M. • August 3, 2013Don't miss the White House tour. Our tour guide (Charlie) was extremely knowledgeable -- a true historian, unlike our experience at some other historical sites.

RTDNews • June 3, 2010TIMES-DISPATCH FACT: Maggie L. Walker was the first woman to charter a bank in the United States.

Elizabeth B. • May 17, 2021Confederate General monument and grave in the middle of a busy intersection. It needs to be moved

RTDNews • June 3, 2010TIMES-DISPATCH FACT: The monument features 13 columns representing the 11 states that seceded from the Union and two that sent representatives to the Confederate Congress.

Russ 🔥 C. • September 21, 2022Charles Dimmock designed this 90-foot pyramid-shaped Confederate monument with granite quarried from the James River. This was drylaid; no mortar was used

RTDNews • June 3, 2010TIMES-DISPATCH FACT: Robinson began his career at age 7 as a dancer in “The South Before the War,” a show that toured the South.

Claudia D. • June 10, 2013Excellent museum. Great to learn basics of the Civil War with some short movies to watch. Lots of reading but tons to learn!

Tracy C. • April 2, 2010My favorite stroll is through the Japanese Gardens. Lovely...

RVA Badge • January 31, 2012A well kept secret, the observation deck is free and on the top (18th) floor. Head up there to see unobstructed views in all directions.

Jake C. • May 27, 2010Greatest neighborhood ever!

Go Girl Taxicab • April 13, 2013Nice artwork on monument

Lauren B. • September 4, 2014Fun walk - hidden park on the river - good for exploring

JH H. • September 19, 2019One of the last statues that GW posed for