November 12-15, 2007
Richmond, Virginia
 

 

Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a true city of the south. This medium-sized city has a surprising abundance of surprises. A vast array of parks, a thriving financial center, distinctive neighborhoods in full bloom and emerging, and, of course, rich history from civil war......

Place of interests
 Virginia State Capitol, Designed by Thomas Jefferson, this Classic Revival building was modeled after a Roman temple. It was completed in 1788 and is the second oldest capitol in continuous use in the country. The focal point of the building is the central rotunda featuring a life-size statue of George Washington, said to be the only one for which he actually posed. A smaller dome displays busts of the eight American presidents from Virginia. The old Hall of the House of Delegates, where the legislature met until 1906, is now a museum. Free tours, lasting about 30 minutes, are offered. Take time to stroll the Capitol grounds and see the nearby Executive Mansion.


A visit to Maymont Park, a historical mansion and grounds built by a nineteenth century millionaire and left to the city, is a wonderful way to spend part of a day. The 100-acre estate features ornate Italian and Japanese gardens, barns full of livestock and petting zoos, and big cages of wild animals such as bear, bobcat and birds. You can also view otters, huge fish in tanks and exhibits about the wildlife of Virginia in their modern nature center.

Museum

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Dinning

Recommendation to good restaurants near to the Omni richmond hotel (according to alphabet sequence):

1) Bookbinders Resturant (Sea food)
2306 E. cary street, richmond, VA 23223, Phone: (804) 643-6900

2) Bottom up Pizza
1700 Dock St, Richmond, VA  23223, Phone: (804) 644-4400

3) Europa (European)
1409 E. Cary St, Richmond, VA, Phone: (804) 643-0911
http://www.europarichmond.com

4) La Grotta (Italian)
1218 E. Cary St, Richmond, VA, Phone:  (804) 644-2466

5) Peking Restaurant (Chinese)
1302 E. Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.Phone: (804) 649-8888

6) Richbrau Brewing Co. and Restaurant
1214 E. Cary St, Richmond, VA, Phone: (804) 644-3018

7) Sine' Irish Pub (Irish)
1327 E. Cary St. Richmond, VA, Phone: (804) 649-7767
http://www.sine.com

8) The Tobacco Company Club (American)
1201 E Cary St, Richmond, VA, Phone: (804) 782-9555
http://www.thetobaccocompany.com