The Manchester Lifestyle
Manchester is an exciting place to live with many nearby unique places to visit & things to do. See the interactive Visitor’s Guide below for a listing of the attractions Manchester has to offer. You can filter the attractions on the Visitor’s Guide to only see the categories you wish to explore.
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A clean, safe, and inviting park to meet the needs of the Manchester community.
Ancarrow’s Landing/Richmond Slave Trail
Popular fishing area, especially in the spring. There is a wooded trail that connects the park to Floodwall Walk, which is part of the Richmond Slave Trail.
Specializes in homemade natural soaps and other body products, cultural garments, accessories, and art.
54 acre island park in the James River and one of the most historic sites in the city.
This park is home to pathways and is popular for sightseeing. Visible from the island is Belle Isle, Manchester Bridge, and the ruins of the Richmond & Petersburg Railroad Bridge. The Rivanna Subdivision Trestle crosses the island, making it a popular destination for rail fans.
Richmond is one of the few cities that allows rock climbing inside the corporate limits.
Also known as the T-Pot Bridge given its official name of the "T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge", this walking bridge offers unparalleled closeness to the river.
Our three historic buildings Dogtown Apartments offer many different varieties of floor plans. Each apartment is unique, we are not typical apartment living, you must experience life at Dogtown.
Our three historic buildings Dogtown Apartments offer many different varieties of floor plans. Each apartment is unique, we are not typical apartment living, you must experience life at Dogtown.
Our three historic buildings Dogtown Apartments offer many different varieties of floor plans. Each apartment is unique, we are not typical apartment living, you must experience life at Dogtown.
Slated to open in late 2018/early 2019, Dogtown Brewing will offer a multi-story beer hall with a full service restaurant. The first floor brewpub features live music, 20 different beers made on site, cans to go, a rooftop deck with views of downtown Richmond, and dim sum carts.
The Floodwall is popular with hikers, runners, bird watchers and kayakers. There are plenty of spots to stop and watch the river and view Richmond’s skyline.
Coming Soon: Hot Diggity will offer made to order craft donuts and select desserts for indulgence both at morning and night, either to stay or to go. With a full bar, Hot Diggity will also serve espresso and craft cocktails, along with wine, beer, and kombucha on tap.
Providing exercise and yoga within a holistic philosophy. This kind of positive outlook on life creates a healthy atmosphere and allows the individual to appreciate themselves and learn how to create a healthier lifestyle.
Structure was built in 1913 and accommodated heavy streetcar traffic. It is Richmond's oldest highway bridge across the James River. The bridge's closeness to the river surface has made the sidewalks on either side of it popular fishing locations.
Offers a casual dining experience in a very friendly and inviting environment.
Visit the Richmond Railway Museum and get a free tour given by knowledgeable hosts.
Local and national artists teamed up to paint various parts of the outbuildings and substructure of the Southern States Silos with Street Art.
Scoot Richmond carries scooters from the Genuine Scooter Co, Vespa, and Piaggio, and now featuring motorcycles from Triumph & Moto Guzzi.
Our approach to mixing the over 26 frozen dessert flavors to create names of desserts that bring back the memories of treats you had as a child.
Specialty Bakery focused on custom-designed cakes made from scratch and completely hand-designed.
Urban chic event space available for weddings, parties, or special events.
Coming soon to Manchester, The Butterbean will be a casual neighborhood hangout offering craft beer, wine, & kombucha on tap, coffee/espresso, and delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches-all made from scratch. The Butterbean will also offer grocery staples as a specialty urban market.
RVA’s newest craft brewery located in a turn-of-the-20th-century coffee warehouse.