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(104 E Second St. Tel. 804-232-4175)
caravatis.com
An architectural salvage warehouse located in the heart of downtown, this store carries supplies for DIY remodelers, from tiles and lighting fixtures to antiques and stained glass.
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(5615 Patterson Ave. Tel. 804-282-4275)
www.vforthehome.com
This shop is dedicated to all things contemporary. Modern furniture and home accessories range from the relatively tame to the radical, including coral-shaped lamps and wire mesh chairs.
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(6836 Old Westham Rd. Tel. 804-560-0068)
riversideoutfitters.net
Everything you’ll need for braving the Virginia wilderness—from kayaks to carabiners—is at this shop. It also offers guided rafting, canoeing, kayaking and climbing trips that will put your new stuff to the ultimate test.
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(470 Tredegar St. Tel. 804-226-1981)
nps.gov/rich
No trip to the former capital of the South would be complete without a tour of Richmond’s historic Civil War locations. Featuring more than 1,900 acres of Civil War grounds, this park includes battle sites, graveyards and museum exhibits.
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(3001A N Boulevard. Tel. 804-285-9495)
sportsbackers.org
In 2009, USA Today called this family-friendly one of the best races in the country. The fastest takes home up to $2,000 in prizes, the youngest (ages 5 to 12) have their own one-mile race, and everyone who participates walks away loaded with post-race treats. March 27.
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(817 W Franklin St, Room 221B. Tel. 804-827-3456)
frenchfilm.vcu.edu
A mid-sized Southern city isn’t the most obvious spot for an homage to French film, but this event from Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond has been held in Richmond for 18 years. March 26-28.
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(2001 Park Ave. Tel. 804-367-7909)
garnettscafe.com
Favorites at this no-frills deli include the WBLT (a BLT with roasted garlic white bean spread) and the Croque Garnett (with black forest ham, cheddar, apple and sage mayo). $
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(506 W Broad St. Tel. 804-344-0644)
thebelvidere.com
Offering American cuisine with world influences—think tenderloin in a port wine demi glaze—this new restaurant is already popular among local foodies. $$$
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(1209 E Cary St. Tel. 804-225-9116)
bistrobouchon.com
While the entrées at this French bistro are great (particularly the roasted leg of lamb served with white bean stew and garlic thyme cream), the real draws are the house-made breads and desserts. $$$$
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(203 N Lombardy St. Tel. 804-355-3008)
balliceauxrva.com
This new addition to the restaurant scene hosts hot bimonthly jazz nights from resident improv orchestra Fight the Big Bull, as well as occasional performances from live local acts.
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(6004-A W Broad St. Tel. 804-673-3326)
thedancespace.com
On the first three Saturdays of each month, this studio transforms into a dance club, with practitioners of swing, lindy, shag and the Charleston strutting their stuff.
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(524 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA. Tel. 434-977-1025)
vadm.org
This kids’ museum features lasers, tree houses, puppets, dress-up stations, pirate ships, kaleidoscopes and art studios.
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Fun Fact!
Richmond’s French Film Festival has been
recognized by the French government as the
largest French film festival in the US.