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Visitor’s Guide
Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
VCU ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
EMERGENCY NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
AREA HOSPITALS & PHARMACIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
AREA HOTELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
DIRECTIONS TO CARY ST. GYM & THALHIMER TENNIS CENTER . . . . . . .9
DIRECTIONS TO THE DIAMOND & SPORTS BACKERS STADIUM . . . . . . . .10
DIRECTIONS TO THE ALLTEL PAVILION AT THE SIEGEL CENTER . . . . . . .11
PARKING INFORMATION/FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
TRAINING ROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
TRAVEL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
LOCKER ROOM FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LOCAL MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AREA RESTAURANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SPECTATOR SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
GOLF COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
MOVIE THEATERS, SHOPPING MALLS & COPY CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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General Information
Welcome to Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia!
Virginia Commonwealth University, centered in the city of Richmond, enrolled 30,300
undergraduate, graduate and health professional students on its two campuses during
the 2007 fall term. The Medical College of Virginia Campus is located near the government and financial centers of Richmond, while the Monroe Park Campus is situated two
miles west of the Fan District. The Fan, which is said to have the largest intact community of Victorian structures in the nation, is also well known for its variety of shops
and cafes. VCU’s highly regarded School of the Arts ranks among the top three art
schools in the United States. VCU is also composed of the College of Humanities and
Sciences, which includes the School of Mass Communications, and the Schools of Allied Health Professions, the Arts, Business, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Graduate
Studies, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Social Work. VCU offers 57 baccalaureate
degrees, 66 master’s degrees and 26 doctoral degrees, as well as first professional degrees in dentistry, pharmacy and medicine.
Richmond, the capital of Virginia since 1779 and home to more than 200,000 people,
is located in central Virginia on both sides of the James River. Local sports attractions
include: VCU Athletics, AAA baseball with the Richmond Braves, SPHL hockey with
the Richmond Renegades, USL-Second Division soccer with the Richmond Kickers
and NASCAR and IndyCar racing at Richmond International Raceway. Richmonders
also enjoy the many performing theater companies and a variety of concerts that come
to the area.
Located at 1200 West Broad Street, the 7,500-seat Alltel Pavilion at the Stuart C. Siegel Center is the home for VCU men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball. This
first-class facility is only part of VCU’s effort to give the northern edge of the academic
campus a facelift, making VCU a more visible part of Richmond.
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VCU Athletic Department Directory - Area Code (804)
Norwood Teague
Jeff Cupps
DeTrease Harrison
Andrew Hartley
Pat Stauffer
Mike Ellis
Justin Harris
Tim Lampe
Keith Rafter
Nate Doughty
Chris Kowalczyk
Beverly Hopcroft
Director of Athletics
Senior Associate Athletic Director
Assistant Athletic Director for Fiscal Affairs
Asst. AD for Ticket Operations & Annual Giving
Assistant Athletic Director for Olympic Sports
Assistant Athletic Director
Asst. AD for Internal & External Communications
Director of Facilities
Assistant Director for Marketing & Promotions
Assistant Director of Facilities
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
Administrative Assistant
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] 828-4000
828-2255
828-4050
828-7267
828-4813
827-0805
828-9567
827-1000
827-0586
827-1002
828-8818
827-0793
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 828-7267
827-0586
828-9567
828-4050
828-4050
828-7618
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 828-2255
827-4819
827-0586
827-0586
828-0805
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
828-1727
828-8818
828-8818
828-1727
828-1727
828-3440
828-8496
828-1727
828-8496
828-8818
828-8818
828-8818
Game Managers
Baseball
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Field Hockey
Golf
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis
Volleyball
Omar Banks
Keith Rafter
Justin Harris
DeTrease Harrison
DeTrease Harrison
Chris Pope
TBA
Jeff Cupps
Jen Seidel
Keith Rafter
Keith Rafter
Mike Ellis
Athletic Communications Contacts (per sport)
Baseball
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Field Hockey
Golf
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis
Volleyball
Scott Day
Chris Kowalczyk
Pat Jennsen
Scott Day
Scott Day
Chris Kowalczyk
Pat Jennsen
Scott Day
Pat Jennsen
Chris Kowalczyk
Chris Kowalczyk
Chris Kowalczyk
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VCU Athletic Department Directory - Area Code (804)
Baseball
Paul Keyes Shawn Stiffler
Tim Haynes
Head Baseball Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 828-4820
828-4822
828-4821
Men’s Basketball
Anthony Grant
Tony Pujol
John Brannen
Allen Edwards
Jeremy Shyatt
Dianne Long
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
[email protected] Assistant Coach
[email protected] Assistant Coach
[email protected] Assistant Coach
[email protected] Director of Basketball Operations
Men’s Basketball Secretary
[email protected] 828-4339
828-4838
828-1680
828-4329
828-4188
828-1278
Women’s Basketball
Beth Cunningham
Curt Kassab
Amaka Aququa
Julia Huddleston
Joe Haigh
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Associate Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Director of Basketball Operations
[email protected] 828-4366
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 827-2154
828-8816
828-2375
[email protected] [email protected] 827-0945
828-3026
[email protected] 828-1733
Field Hockey
Kelly McQuade
Head Field Hockey Coach
[email protected] 828-3025
Golf
Matt Ball
Head Golf Coach
[email protected] 828-3027
Men’s Soccer
Tim O’Sullivan
Rob Elliott
Ronnie Pascale
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
828-4839
828-4805
828-7617
Women’s Soccer
Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak
Tim Sahaydak
Ronnie Pascale
Co-Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Co-Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Assistant Coach
[email protected]
828-7617
828-9926
828-7617
Men’s & Women’s Tennis
Paul Kostin
Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach
[email protected] 828-4817
Volleyball
James Finley
Andrea Fischer
Head Volleyball Coach
Associate Coach
[email protected] [email protected]
828-3024
827-1205
Sports Medicine
Todd Craft
Wendy Sheppard
Men’s Athletic Trainer
Women’s Athletic Trainer
[email protected] [email protected] 828-2321
828-2321
Strength & Conditioning
Tim Kontos
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
TBA
Men’s Basketball Strength Coach
[email protected] 827-1365
827-1365
Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Julian Spooner
Head Men’s CC/T & F Coach
Ron Jones
Assistant Coach
Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Kendra Warren
Head Women’s CC/T & F Coach
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Emergency Numbers
(Richmond Area)
Fire, Medical or Police Emergency
911
City of Richmond Police (Non-Emergency)
Virginia State Police (Voice & TTY/TDD)
FBI
(804) 646-5100
National Highway Safety Administration
Virginia Poison Center
(888) 327-4236
VCU Police (Emergency)
VCU Police (Non-Emergency)
(804) 828-1234
(804) 828-1196
(800) 552-9965
(804) 261-1044
(800) 222-1222
Emergency Reporting Telephone System or ERTS has been established on campus.
The yellow call box and a blue or amber flashing light above it identifies these phones
outdoors. Indoors, look for red wall phones. Dialing is not necessary. Lifting the
receiver or pushing the button will connect you to a trained communication officer and
pinpoint your position. A police officer is then sent to your location.
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Hospitals
The following is a list of full-service hospitals that provide 24-hour emergency services.
MCV Hospital (VCU Health System)
(804) 828-9000
401 N. 12th Street
Richmond, VA 23298
Henrico Doctor’s Hospital (Parham Campus)
(804) 747-5600
7700 E. Parham Rd.
Richmond, VA 23294
Henrico Doctor’s Hospital (Forest Campus)
(804) 289-4500
1602 Skipwith Rd.
Richmond, VA 23229
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
(804) 285-2011
5801 Bremo Rd.
Richmond, VA 23226
PHARMACY INFORMATION
Rite Aid
520 W. Broad Street (corner of Broad & Belvidere)
804-225-1340
CVS
2738 W. Broad Street (corner of Broad & Boulevard)
804-359-2497
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Area Hotels
Crowne Plaza Richmond
555 East Canal Street
(804) 788-0900
Crowne Plaza Richmond West
6531 West Broad Street
(804) 285-9951
Downtown Richmond Marriott
500 East Broad Street
(804) 643-3400
Holiday Inn – Central
3207 North Boulevard
(804) 359-9441
Omni Richmond Hotel
100 South 12th Street
(804) 344-7000
Quality Inn & Suites, Downtown Rich.
201 East Cary Street
(804) 788-1600
Quality Inn West Broad
8808 West Broad Street
(804) 346-0000
Radisson Historic Richmond
301 West Franklin Street
(804) 644-9871
Richmond Airport Doubletree
5501 Eubank Road
(804) 226-6400
Richmond Marriott West
4240 Dominion Boulevard
(804) 965-9500
Sheraton Richmond West
6624 West Broad Street
(804) 285-2000
Wyndham Hotel Richmond Airport
4700 S. Laburnum Avenue
(804) 226-4300
Homewood Suites - Richmond West End Innsbrook
4100 Innslake Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 217-8000
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Directions to Cary Street Field
911 W. Cary Street
I-95 South/I-64 East (I-95 and I-64 merge in Richmond)
1. Take exit #76B for Belvidere Street.
2. Turn left off of exit ramp onto Leigh Street.
3. At first traffic light, turn right onto Belvidere Street.
4. Turn right at the 6th traffic light onto Main Street.
5. At the 3rd traffic light, turn left onto Harrison Street.
6. Take a left at the next light onto Cary Street.
7. Cary Street Field is on your right.
I-95 North/I-64 West (I-95 and I-64 merge in Richmond)
1. Take exit #76A Chamberlayne and get in to left lane on exit ramp.
2. Turn left at the traffic light. After crossing the bridge, bear right onto St. Peter’s Street.
3. At the stop sign, turn right onto Leigh Street.
4. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Belvidere Street.
5. Turn right at the 6th traffic light onto Main Street.
6. At the 3rd traffic light, turn left onto Harrison Street.
7. Take a left at the next light onto Cary Street.
8. Cary Street Field is on your right.
Directions to Thalhimer Tennis Center
5 S. Linden Street
I-95 South/I-64 East (I-95 and I-64 merge in Richmond)
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Take exit #76B for Belvidere Street.
Turn left off of exit ramp onto Leigh Street.
At first traffic light, turn right onto Belvidere Street.
Turn right at the 6th traffic light onto Main Street.
At the 3rd traffic light, turn left onto Harrison Street.
Take a left at the next light onto Cary Street.
Thalhimer Tennis Center is one block down on your left.
I-95 North/I-64 West (I-95 and I-64 merge in Richmond)
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Take exit #76A Chamberlayne and get in to left lane on exit ramp.
Turn left at the traffic light. After crossing the bridge, bear right onto St. Peter’s Street.
At the stop sign, turn right onto Leigh Street.
Turn left at the next traffic light onto Belvidere Street.
Turn right at the 6th traffic light onto Main Street.
At the 3rd traffic light, turn left onto Harrison Street.
Take a left at the next light onto Cary Street.
8. Cary Street Field is on your right (Thalhimer is on your left).
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Directions to The Diamond
3001 N. Boulevard
I-95 South/ I-64 East (I-95 and I-64 merge in Richmond)
1. Take exit #78 Boulevard.
2. Make a right onto Boulevard.
3. The Diamond is located 2 blocks south on the left.
I-95 North/ I-64 West (I-95 and I-64 merge in Richmond)
1. Take exit #78 Boulevard.
2. Take a right at the first traffic light onto Robin Hood Rd.
3. Take a left at the first traffic light onto Boulevard.
4. The Diamond is on the left.
Directions to VCU’s Sports Backers Stadium
100 Avenue of Champions
I-95 South/I-64 East (I-95 and I-64 merge in Richmond)
1. Take exit #78 Boulevard.
2. Make a right onto Boulevard.
3. Make a left onto Avenue of Champions.
4. VCU Sports Backers Stadium is on your left.
I-95 North/I-64 West (I-95 and I-64 merge in Richmond)
1. Take exit #78 Boulevard.
2. Take a right at the first traffic light onto Robin Hood Rd.
3. Take a left at the first traffic light onto Boulevard.
4. Make a left onto Avenue of Champions.
5. VCU Sports Backers Stadium is on your left.
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Directions to the Alltel Pavilion at the Siegel Center
1200 West Broad Street
I-95 South/I-64 East (I-95 and I-64 merge in Richmond)
1. Take exit #76B for Belvidere Street.
2. Turn left off exit ramp onto Leigh Street.
3. Go to first traffic light and turn right onto Belvidere Street.
4. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Broad Street.
5. The Siegel Center is on the right after the second traffic light.
I-95 North/I-64 West (I-95 and I-64 merge in Richmond)
1. Take exit #76A Chamberlayne and get in to left lane on exit ramp.
2. Turn left at the traffic light.
3. After crossing the bridge, bear right onto St. Peter’s St.
4. At the stop sign, turn right onto Leigh Street.
5. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Belvidere Street.
6. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Broad Street.
7. The Siegel Center is on the right after the second traffic light.
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Parking Facilities
Alltel Pavilion at the Siegel Center
Due to our urban location, street parking is very limited. We do have parking decks at
the corner of Main and Laurel Streets, the corner of Broad and Harrison Streets, the corner of Cary and Harrison Streets, and the corner of Bowe and Marshall Streets, which
will accommodate vans. Buses are not permitted however. Teams traveling in buses
will be able to use street parking located near the competition site. There will be team
bus parking provided on the Marshall Street landing adjacent to the Alltel Pavilion at
the Siegel Center’s ramp.
Cary Street Field and Thalhimer Tennis Center
There will be team bus parking provided for teams competing at Cary Street Field or
Thalhimer Tennis Center. Teams should park along Cary Street or just west of Cary
Street Gym on Linden Street. Teams may also park behind Cary Street Gym in the alley.
The Diamond
Team bus parking will be provided at The Diamond on the south side of the stadium.
VCU’s Sports Backers Stadium
Team bus parking will be provided directly in front of the stadium along the side of the
road (Avenue of Champions).
If there are any other questions or problems, please call (804) 827-1000.
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Training Room
Sports Medicine Center
1300 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23284-2003
(804) 828-2321
Visiting Team Information
The Main Athletic Training Room is located in the Sports Medicine Building next to the
Alltel Pavilion at the Siegel Center. The facility is open Monday through Friday from
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For weekend events, visiting teams should contact the main
training room at 804-828-2321 at least 48 hours prior to the event to set up an appointment.
Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Volleyball utilize the satellite training room located
in the Alltel Pavilion at the Siegel Center. This training room will be open 2 hours
prior to the start of the game and is equipped with ice, hydrocollator packs, electrical
stimulation, ultrasound and a warm whirlpool.
Visiting teams should contact the main training room at least 48 hours in advance if
a team is traveling without an athletic trainer or requires special accommodations.
Teams needing use of the training room prior to on-site practices should also call the
main training room at least 48 hours in advance.
Water, cups and injury ice will be provided at all competitions.
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Travel Information
Richmond International Airport
(Airlines-General Information)
Air Tran Airways
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
Delta Airlines
Jet Blue Airlines
Northwest Airlines
US Airways
United Airlines
(800) 247-8726
(800) 433-7300
(800) 525-0280
(800) 221 1212
(800) 538-2583
(800) 225-2525
(800) 428-4322
(800) 241-6522
General Information & Paging
Administrative Offices
(804) 226-3052
(804) 226-3000
Rental Cars
Avis Rent-A-Car
Budget Car Rental
Dollar Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Hertz Rent-A-Car
National Car Rental
Thrifty Car Rental
(804) 222-7416
(804) 222-2491
(804) 222-9416
(804) 222-0865
(804) 222-7228
(804) 222-7477
(804) 283-0898
Bus Lines
Greater Richmond Transit
Greyhound Bus Charter James River Bus Lines
Newton Bus Service
Venture Tours
Virginia Tours
Winn Transportation
(804) 358-4782
(800) 454-2487
(804) 342-7300
(804) 693-2521
(757) 494-1480
(804) 644-2901
(804) 358-9466
Taxis
Groome Transportation
Metro Taxicab Service
Rainbow Taxicab
Yellow Cab Service
(804) 222-7222
(804) 353-5000
(804) 762-9200
(804) 222-7300
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Locker Room Facilities
Baseball
Visiting baseball teams will not be permitted to use the locker room facilities at The
Diamond.
Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Volleyball
Visiting basketball and volleyball teams will use the locker room facilities in the Alltel
Pavilion at the Siegel Center. Teams will enter through the north side of the building,
Marshall Street, and walk down the ramp.
Field Hockey
Visiting field hockey teams will be permitted to use the Cary Street Gym locker room
facilities located adjacent to Cary Street Field. Enter Cary Street Gym through the main
door and introduce yourself to the student employee on duty. He/she will direct you to
the appropriate facility.
Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Visiting soccer teams will be permitted to use the locker room facilities at VCU Sports
Backers Stadium.
Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Visiting tennis teams will be permitted to use the locker room facilities at Thalhimer
Tennis Center.
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Local Media
Newspaper:
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Television Stations:
WRIC-TV 8
ABC Affiliate
WRLH-Fox 35
Fox Affiliate
WTVR-CBS 6
CBS Affiliate
WWBT NBC 12
NBC Affiliate
Sports Radio:
ESPN Radio 950 AM
Sports Radio WRNL 910 AM
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Richmond Area Restaurants - Area Code (804)
Open for:
B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner N: Nightlife
WB/SB: Weekend or Sunday Brunch
(Most Entrée Prices are less than $10)
Applebee’s
5400 W. Broad St.
9601 W. Broad St.
LD
673-1721
747-0583
Arby’s
2309 W. Broad St.
5900 W. Broad St.
LD
359-4326
285-8154
Bennigan’s
8000 W. Broad St.
LD
270-3043
Blimpie
920 W. Grace St.
LD
358-4116
Bob Evan’s Restaurant
5431 Glenside Dr.
BLD
282-0662
Bandito’s Burrito Lounge LDNWB
2905 Patterson Ave.
354-9999
Burger King
4800 W. Broad St.
7501 W. Broad St.
BLD
359-1006
672-0225
Buffalo Wild Wings
1501 E. Cary St.
7801 W. Broad St.
LDN
648-8900
672-8732
Chick-Fil-A
VCU Student Commons
Shops at Willow Lawn
BLD
828-2225
282-9674
Dairy Queen
Shops at Willow Lawn
5401 Glenside Dr.
LD
359-3223
282-3334
Denny’s
BLD
6598 W. Broad St.
288-7553
Five Guys Burgers & Fries LD
931 W. Broad St.
359-0059
Extreme Pizza
941 W. Broad St.
LD
359-2030
Great Wraps
711A N. Lombardy St.
LD
355-3455
Glory Days Grill
10466 Ridgefield Pkwy
LDN
754-3710
Jersey Mike’s Subs
927 W. Broad St.
LD
340-5563
McDonald’s
2700 W. Broad St.
3410 W. Cary St.
BLD
213-0717
355-4123
Mojo’s Pizza & Subs
733 W. Cary St.
LDN
644-6676
Mr. Submarine
4100 W. Broad St.
LD
355-7043
Mulligan’s Sports Grille
1323 W. Main St.
LDN
353-8686
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Richmond Area Restaurants - Area Code (804)
Open for:
B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner N: Nightlife
WB/SB: Weekend or Sunday Brunch
(Most Entrée Prices are less than $10)
O’Charley’s
LD
Papa John’s
6291 W. Broad St.
673-8233
1200 W. Main St.
Picolla Italy Pizza & Subs LD
Qdoba Mexican Grill
1100 W. Main St.
355-3111
933 W. Broad St.
LD
354-6262
River City Diner
1712 E. Main St.
Ruby Tuesday
5310 W. Broad St.
LD
282-8405
Sidewalk Café
LDWBN
2101 W. Main St.
358-0645
Subway
LD
1110 W. Broad St.
355-0433
Six Burner Rest. & Bar
1627 W. Main St.
LDWB
353-4060
Taco Bell
1208 Azalea Ave.
5811 W. Broad St.
LD
553-3177
285-4656
The Village Café
1001 W. Grace St.
BLD
353-8204
Tropical Smoothie Café
933 W. Broad St.
BLD
353-3533
Wendy’s
4805 W. Broad St.
7925 W. Broad St.
LD
355-3634
270-4520
BLDWB
644-9418
LD
213-0047
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Local Attractions
Neighborhoods/Areas of Interest
Shockoe Slip – Bound by 12th and 14th St, Main and Canal St. Cobblestone streets and gas lights set
the mood for shopping, dining, live music and night life in this historic section of downtown Richmond. Old warehouses have been adapted for new and exciting uses while retaining a charm that
combines history with culture.
The Fan – This delightful district is located next to the VCU Monroe Park Campus and contains
Monument Avenue, charming turn-of-the century townhouses and one of the largest concentrations of
restaurants in the Richmond area.
Church Hill – Antebellum homes, many with cast iron decoration. St. John’s Church and Richmond
National Battlefield Park headquarters are located here. Residences dating from the 19th century are
presented with a dash of cobblestone and a sprinkling of gas lanterns.
Farmer’s Market – 17th and East Main Street. The Farmer’s Market is one of the oldest marketplaces in the country dating back more than 300 years.
Historical Attractions and Entertainment
American Historical Foundation Museum – Personal artifacts of J.E.B. Stuart and John S. Mosby
and the largest U.S. collection of military knives and bayonets. Mon-Fri, 1142 W. Grace St., 3531812.
Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia – Significant facets of African-American
life in Virginia from Jamestown in 1619 until today. Highlights Jackson Ward, “Birthplace of Black
Capitalism.” Tues & Thurs-Sat, 00 Clay St., 780-9093.
Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant – Located in the Short Pump Town Center. Enjoy some
of the best comedians from around the country in Richmond’s premier comedy club. Call for ticket
information, 521-8900.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden – Enjoy the Grace Arents Garden, the internationally significant
Henry M. Flager Perennial Garden, Children’s Garden, Tea House & lovely Bloemendaal House.
Daily, 1800 Lakeside Ave., 262-9887.
Maymont Park – A 100-acre turn-of-the century estate. Includes Japanese, Italian, English and herb
gardens, a restored Victorian home, carriage collection, Nature center/Wildlife habitats and Children’s
Farm. Call for hours, 1700 Hampton St., 358-7166.
Monument Avenue – Known as “one of America’s most beautiful streets.” Street houses monuments
to Civil War heroes and tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.
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Local Attractions
Museum & White House of the Confederacy – Founded in 1890, the Museum houses the nation’s
most comprehensive Confederate collection. The White House was home to Confederate President
Jefferson Davis and is restored to wartime appearance. Daily, 1201 E. Clay St., 649-1861.
Paramount’s Kings Dominion – One of America’s favorite theme parks with more than 100 rides,
live shows, water park and attractions. North of Richmond off I-95 in Doswell, 876-5000.
Science Museum of Virginia – More than 250 hands-on exhibits including aerospace, astronomy,
electricity, illusions, computers, the Foucault Pendulum and OMNIMAX films, etc. Daily. 2500 W.
Broad St., 864-1400.
Virginia Aviation Museum – Vintage aircraft and aviation exhibits on World War II, Admiral Richard
E. Byrd and navigational devices from the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. Daily, Richmond International Airport, 5701 Huntsman Rd., Sandston, 236-3622.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Encyclopedic art museums with outstanding collections of art nouveau, art deco, Himalayan, contemporary, impressionist and British sporting art. Cafeteria and shop.
Tours available. Handicapped accessible. Wed-Sun; 11:00-5:00 p.m., 2800 Grove Ave., 340-1400.
Metro Richmond Zoo – Exotic animals such as endangered lemur, ostriches, manatee, giraffes, penguins, and more. 3800 Beaver Bridge Road, 739-5666. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, $.
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Spectator Sports
Richmond Braves Baseball
The Diamond
3001 N. Boulevard, Richmond
(804) 359-4444
Exciting AAA Baseball can be seen from April through September. Many current Atlanta Braves’
players have passed through Richmond on their way to the Major Leagues. Richmond Braves Baseball provides great entertainment for all ages. Richmond Braves Baseball is played at The Diamond.
Richmond Renegades Hockey
Richmond Coliseum
600 E. Leigh St., Richmond
(804) 225-7825
Enjoy the rough action and all-out excitement as Richmond’s hockey team battles other SPHL opponents. Renegades hockey is played at the Richmond Coliseum.
Richmond Kickers Soccer
The University of Richmond Stadium
2320 W. Main Street, Richmond
(804) 644-5425
Come see Richmond’s own soccer team play “football”. The Kickers have had a number of winning
seasons and their games are great entertainment for all ages. Kickers’ soccer matches are played at
The University of Richmond Stadium.
Colonial Downs Race Track
10515 Colonial Downs Parkway, New Kent
Virginia’s First Horse Race Track
25 minutes East of Richmond
(804) 966-7223
Richmond International Raceway Inc.
602 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond
(804) 345-7223
NASCAR Nextel Cup/NASCAR Busch/NASCAR Craftsman Truck/IRL IndyCar Racing
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Golf Courses
Public
Miniature
Belmont Golf Course
1600 Hilliard Road
Richmond, VA
(804) 501-4653
Bogey’s Sports Park
1675 Ashland Road
Richmond, VA
(804) 784-1544
The Golf Club at Brickshire
5520 Virginia Park Drive
Providence Forge, VA
(866) 867-7888 Oasis Sports Park
15300 Cosby Road
Chesterfield, VA
(804) 739-6833
The Crossings Golf Club
800 Virginia Center Parkway
Glen Allen, VA
(804) 261-0000
Highland Springs Golf Course
300 Lee Avenue
Highland Springs, VA
(804) 737-4716
Hunting Hawk Golf Course
15201 Ashland Road
Glen Allen, VA
(804) 749-1900
Lake Chesdin Golf Club
21801 Lake Chesdin Parkway
Chesterfield, VA
(804) 590-0031
River’s Bend Golf Club
11700 Hogans Alley
Chester, VA
(804) 530-1000
Royal New Kent Golf Club
10100 Kentland Road
Providence Forge, VA
(888) 253-4363
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Movie Theaters
Shopping Malls
Byrd Theater
2908 W. Cary St.
(804) 353-9911
Regency Square
1420 Parham Rd.
(804) 740-7467
Regal Cinemas (Short Pump)
11650 W. Broad St.
(804) 360-0947
Shops at Willow Lawn
1601 Willow Lawn Dr.
(804) 282-5198
Regal’s Virginia Center Cinema 14
Virginia Center Commons Shopping Center
(804) 261-5411
Short Pump Town Center
11800 W. Broad St.
(804) 360-1700
West Tower Cinemas
Westend Dr. & W. Broad St.
(804) 270-7111
Stony Point Fashion Park
9200 Stony Point Pkwy.
(804) 560-7467
Westhampton Cinema 1 & 2
5706 Grove Ave.
(804) 288-9007
Virginia Center Commons
10101 Brook Rd.
(804) 266-9000
Copy Centers
Fedex Kinko’s
1111 E. Main St.
(804) 783-9880
Fedex Kinko’s
5719 W. Broad St.
(804) 288-0880
Fedex Kinko’s
10236 W. Broad St.
(804) 965-0880
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