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Manchester is an exciting place to visit with unique 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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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.


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Art Works

Special events, studio rentals, and 5 galleries.


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Artspace

A non-profit gallery for the visual and performing arts.


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Bahasem Handmade Soaps

Specializes in homemade natural soaps and other body products, cultural garments, accessories, and art.


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Belle Isle

54 acre island park in the James River and one of the most historic sites in the city.


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Brewer's Cafe

Specialty Coffee Bar.


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Brown's Island

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.


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Camden’s Dogtown Market

Sip a glass of wine at Camden’s Dogtown Market.


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Caravatis

Architectural Salvage and Antiques.


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Climax Beverage Co

Climax is a relaunch of an iconic Richmond beverage company that was lost to history in the late 1960s. Climax has relaunched its flagship pale dry ginger ale and root beer in collaboration with Dogtown Brewing. The sodas can be found exclusively at Dogtown Brewing. The location at 2005 Hull Street is not yet open to the public.


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Climbing Wall

Richmond is one of the few cities that allows rock climbing inside the corporate limits.


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Croaker’s Spot

Soul Food establishment focused on Seafood.


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Dam Walk

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.


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Dogtown Brewing Co

Opened in the Summer of 2019, Dogtown Brewing offers a multi-story beer hall with a full service restaurant and raw bar. The brewpub features 20 different beers made on site and served directly from tank to tap, a mezzanine game room, cans to go, and a rooftop deck with 360 degree views including that of downtown Richmond.


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Dogtown Dance Theatre

A home for Richmond's independent performing artists.


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Floodwall Park

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.


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Hot Diggity Donuts

Hot Diggity Is a modern bakery and donut lounge serving made to order sourdough donuts, cocktails, coffee, desserts, bagel sandwiches, desserts, & wine/beer/kombucha on tap.


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Ironclad Pizza Grill

Burgers, Pizza and Sandwiches.


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Island Yoga Fitness

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.


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Legend Brewing Company

Enjoy a beer at Legend’s Brewing Company’s outdoor patio.


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Library

Richmond Public Library.


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Manastoh Brewing

Manastoh Brewing is in planning mode as a food forward brewery in the historic Bank of Commerce & Trusts building on Manchester's Hull Street. The Manastoh name pays homage to the original Native American name for Manchester.


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Manchester Market

Sells wine, beer, convenience items, fresh produce, and sandwiches.


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Mayo Bridge

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.


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Papa’s Pizza

Pizza by the slice and delivery.


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Pig & Brew

Barbecue restaurant with a full bar.


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Plant Zero Cafe

Offers a casual dining experience in a very friendly and inviting environment.


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Richmond Railway Museum

Visit the Richmond Railway Museum and get a free tour given by knowledgeable hosts.


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RVA Street Art

Local and national artists teamed up to paint various parts of the outbuildings and substructure of the Southern States Silos with Street Art.


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Scoot Richmond

Scoot Richmond carries scooters from the Genuine Scooter Co, Vespa, and Piaggio, and now featuring motorcycles from Triumph & Moto Guzzi.


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Soul-Ice

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.


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Sweet Fix

Specialty Bakery focused on custom-designed cakes made from scratch and completely hand-designed.


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The Bankuet Place

Urban chic event space available for weddings, parties, or special events.


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The Butterbean Market & Cafe

The Butterbean is 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 also offer grocery staples as a specialty urban market.


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