Richmond Activities

You'll most likely want to explore the area surrounding your Richmond short term housing to find your best bets in dining, shopping and other activities. Read on to learn more about what the short term housing in Richmond has to offer!

Dining

Richmond has a thriving restaurant scene with over 400 restaurants - everything from down-home diners to upscale eateries. Short term housing residents in Richmond can explore Richmond's neighborhoods to find their own favorites.

Shockoe Slip has become Richmond's dining mecca, with a nice ambiance and great food. Europa and The Tobacco Company offer fine dining not to miss. And for great taste and inexpensive prices, visit the Fan district and its local restaurants, such as Kuba Kuba and the Strawberry Street Café. Other restaurants to check out while in your Richmond short term housing include Acacia, a renovated church in Carytown, Lemaire, located in the Jefferson Hotel in Downtown Richmond and Juleps, southern gourmet in Shockoe Bottom.

Nightlife

Looking to explore Richmond's nightlife while in your short term housing? The city's Shockoe Bottom neighborhood is full of pubs and dancing - the quintessential bar scene. For those Richmond short term housing residents who prefer a more upscale night on the town, Shockoe Slip offers cocktail clubs and restaurants, such as The Tobacco Company, which features live jazz.

Local hotspots include Richbrau Brewing Company (a restaurant/brewery with regional beer choices), Cabo's Corner Bistro (for sophisticated folk) and Irish Pub, (live music). For a laugh, check out Comedy Sportz Improv Theater, with clean fun for the whole family.

Shopping

Richmond residents typically get most of their shopping done in area malls located throughout the city. During your stay in your Richmond short term housing, you can snag the latest handbag, book or just about anything else at some of the city's malls:

• Chesterfield Towne Center: This shopping center has over 75 shops, including Dillard's, Hecht's, JC Penney and many more.
• Regency Square Mall: An upscale shopping experience, here you can shop in over 100 stores and eat in several restaurants.
• Stony Point Fashion Park: In a park-like setting, short term housing residents in Richmond can find an eclectic mix of shops in this mall.
• Shops at Willow Lawn: With over 100 merchants, you can find many stores here, such as Dillards, GAP and other stores.
• Short Pump Town Center: With many upscale stores, you can find everything from clothing to home décor here. Stores include Crate & Barrel, J. Jill, Nordstrom and Dillard's.
• Virginia Center Commons: This mall in Glen Allen, a suburb of Richmond, has over 100 stores.

When you're looking for that extra-special purchase, you can venture to the city's neighborhood specialty shops. Do some window shopping in downtown Richmond, check out the upscale shops in Shockoe Slip or stroll through Carytown and for boutiques and antiques.

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