Sports Richmond, VA
Convention & Visitors Bureau
About Sports Richmond, VA
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.
Things to do in Sports Richmond, VA
For starters, get to know Richmond’s outdoors. This region is a great big outdoor playground. Whether you want to take a slow bike ride by the river down the Virginia Capital Trail, or take on the class III and IV rapids of the James (which go right through downtown, by the way) – the Richmond region will get your heart pumping.
Check out our arts scene, too. Between street murals, galleries, the VMFA and the Institute for Contemporary Art, you’ll feel our creative culture everywhere. And of course, you’ll want to take some notes from our Eat section, and find out why we’ve been named one of the best foodie towns in America. Sample your way through the Richmond Beer Trail and you’ll quickly understand why we’ve earned acclaim as an international destination for craft beer.
The Richmond region has about a million stories, from “Give me liberty or give me death” to “Jefferson designed the Capitol and lived there” to “Let’s go check out GWAR Bar.” We’re walkable. We’re dog-friendly. We’re everyone-friendly.
If you have kids, let’s wear them out with days full of romps through parks, petting zoos, roller coasters and hands-on museums. If you’re a shopper, come with extra room in your suitcase or trunk, because RVA has everything from high-end national retailers to one-of-a-kind local boutiques. If you have a pack of friends who need a getaway, or a significant other you want to surprise, or just a great big wish to see something cool and different, bring it.
Travel details
The Richmond region is easy to get to, with flights from all over landing at Richmond International Airport. It’s also within half a day’s drive of half the population of the United States. Since we’re at the crossroads of I-95 and I-64, we’re pretty much on the way to anywhere east and west. (Hint: if you’re going on a long trip up or down 95, we’re the ideal stop and hang out point.)
Megabus will get you here for crazy low prices. We have a big Greyhound station, and three Amtrak stations, with trains dropping off at Ashland, Staples Mill and the newly restored Main Street Station. All aboard, folks.
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