Guidebook for Mechanicsville
Sightseeing
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
310 S England StA wonderful interactive history lesson.
The original fort is gone, but ongoing archaeological work is revealing how the first explorers lived.
47 locals recommend
Jamestown
The original fort is gone, but ongoing archaeological work is revealing how the first explorers lived.
The original courthouse is right across the street from the Hanover Tavern which dates to the Revolutionary era. Live theatre and a restaurant and tours, too.
Hanover County Courthouse Historic District
7515 Library DriveThe original courthouse is right across the street from the Hanover Tavern which dates to the Revolutionary era. Live theatre and a restaurant and tours, too.
Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center
5515 Anderson Wright DrCool Civil War site
Historic Polegreen Church
6411 Heatherwood DrPatrick Henry's family attended.
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThomas Jefferson's beautiful home.
Virginia Beach
A great beach to visit. Many activities or just sit on the beach.
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main StEdgar Allen Poe, need we say more?
Canal Walk
Canal WalkWalk the pathways or take the cruise tour.
Maymont
1700 Hampton StHistoric house and gardens, large park, zoo. Simply beautiful.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rare Olde Times Public House
10602 Patterson AveActually an authentic Irish Pub with pub grub and Irish music.
Shockoe Bottom
More eateries and places for music and fun.
Marty's Grill
9357 Atlee RdGood food, live music.
They have a beer garden and usually a food truck from 5:30-9:00. Some evenings a band, too.
8 locals recommend
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
11293 Air Park RdThey have a beer garden and usually a food truck from 5:30-9:00. Some evenings a band, too.
Food Scene
Giovanni's Pizza
9502 Chamberlayne RdOur favorite medium priced Italian.
Calabash Seafood
7514 Lee Davis RdGreat seafood, great service, great prices.
Shockoe Slip
Plenty of fine restaurants and night life.
It is very historic and there are tours as well as a theater for live entertainment.
8 locals recommend
Hanover Tavern
13181 Hanover Courthouse RdIt is very historic and there are tours as well as a theater for live entertainment.
Hanover Cafe
13185 Hanover Courthouse RdA nice family style restaurant.
Kreggers Tap and Table
9523 Kings Charter DrGreat food, young vibe.
Kuba Kuba
1601 Park AveWonderful fan Cuban food.
Entertainment & Activities
Theme park with plenty of big rides and things for the whole family.
137 locals recommend
Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayTheme park with plenty of big rides and things for the whole family.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdBeautiful international themed theme park.
Children's Museum of Richmond
2626 W Broad StGreat hands-on kid's museum
Arts & Culture
Wonder art museum with some after hours entertainment.
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdWonder art museum with some after hours entertainment.
The Diamond
3001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdBaseball!
The Valentine
1015 E Clay StSocial and cultural history of Richmond.
Everything Else
Richmond Raceway
7433 Bell Creek RdIf you like car racing and especially NASCAR, you will like it.
Many events during the year, most notably the State Fair in September.
Meadow Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Many events during the year, most notably the State Fair in September.
Belmont Golf Course
1600 Hilliard RdNearby. 804-501-4653
Glenwood Golf Club
Nearby. 804-226-1793
The Crossings Golf Club
800 Virginia Center ParkwayNearby. 804-261-0000
Hanover Sports Park
11000 Washington HighwayNearby. 804-550-2622
Shopping
Food Lion
5300 Chamberlayne RdIt's the closest if you need to get food.
Food Lion
5300 Chamberlayne RdAnother nearby grocery.
Kroger Marketplace
9351 Atlee RdOur favorite grocery. It has everything.