Welcome to Richmond!
Richmond, Virginia is my 
home, my expertise and my passion. Being new to a city, I find it is always helpful to hear from a local. I have included my favorite spots in RVA from food to restaurants to shopping.
Neighborhoods
The Greater Richmond area is composed of the City of Richmond and surrounding counties and cities. Generally these include the counties of Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico and Powhatan, and the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg.
Schools
From early education to post-graduate studies, you can find excellent schools in the Greater Richmond area. Check any school scores here: schooldigger.com or greatschools.org
BETSY’S FAVORITE SPOTS AROUND TOWN
- Libbie Market is a local grocery store with best iced tea in town www.libbiemarket.com
- For the best seafood, meats, and prepared foods in RVA, Yellow Umbrella Provisions is a must. www.yellowumbrellarva.com
- Stella’s Grocery for delicious modern Greek prepared foods http://www.stellasgrocery.com or try the restaurant, Stella’s www.stellasrichmond.com
- The Daily Restaurant in Short Pump & Carytown: Good for breakfast, lunch & dinner. http://www.thedailykitchenandbar.com
- For gardening needs, Sneeds Nursery has that feel good atmosphere http://www.sneedsnursery.com
- Play It Again Sports for the best new AND used sports equipment https://www.playitagainsports.com/locations/richmond-va
- Check out the breweries, restaurants & shops in growing Scott’s Addition http://www.scottsaddition.com
- Two favorite bakeries from childhood are the Mixing Bowl http://www.mixingbowlrichmond.com and Westhampton Pastry Shop http://www.westhamptonpastryshoprev.com
Home Improvement
- Ferguson Plumbing and Building Inc. www.ferguson.com
- Green Front Furniture www.greenfront.com
- Luck Stone www.luckstone.com
- Morris Tile Distributors, Inc. www.morristile.net
- Siewers Lumber and Millwork www.siewers.com
- The Great Big Greenhouse and Nursery www.greatbiggreenhouse.com
- The Tile Shop www.tileshop.com
Shopping
- Carytown www.carytownrva.org
- Short Pump Town Center www.shortpumpmall.com
- Stony Point Fashion Park www.shopstonypoint.com
Sights around Town
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts www.vmfa.state.va.us
- Science Museum of Virginia www.smv.org
- Governor’s Mansion and Capitol www.virginiacapitol.gov
- Maymont www.maymont.org
- Metro Richmond Zoo www.metrorichmondzoo.com
- Pamplin Park www.pamplinpark.org
- St. John’s Church www.historicstjohnschurch.org
