Best Group Activities in Richmond, VA

Best Group Activities In Richmond, VA

So you’re looking for something to do with a group. Perhaps you have some out-of-town guests, or your meet-up group is running out of ideas. Or maybe you and your friends are just looking for something different to do. Richmond is a great place to have such problems, as it offers plenty of solutions! Whether you’re looking for something to work up a sweat, stretch your mind, or tickle your tastebuds, our list of Richmond’s best group activities is sure to have something you’ll love.

Sports & Fitness Activities

Attend A Richmond Kickers Game

Did you know Richmond has a professional soccer team? The Kickers play in the United Soccer League, and you can catch their home games at Richmond’s City Stadium, just south of Carytown. Founded in 1993, the team is one of the oldest continuously-operated teams in the US, and they’ve even won the US Open Cup! Catch them in action against a USL foe, or maybe even an English Premier League team.

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Hike Around The James River

Richmond has some of the best urban hikes on the East Coast! Discover the area around the James on your own, or book a guided hiking tour with Discover Richmond Tours. We’ll take you on an easy-to-moderate (roughly 3-4 mile) hike spanning Brown’s Island, Belle Isle, parts of the Buttermilk Trail, and two unique pedestrian bridges.

Paddle Down The James

Richmond is the only US city to have Class IV rapids within city limits, meaning you won’t have to go far to find thrills. Bring your kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddle boards to one of the numerous entry points to the river, and enjoy the outdoors right in the middle of the city! Don’t have the right equipment? RVA Paddlesports can provide kayaks, instruction, safety gear, and more.

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Learning & Cultural Activities

Discover Richmond On A Scavenger Hunt

Is your group a tad bit competitive? Does everyone like to be outside? Look no further than a scavenger hunt (half interactive game, half self-guided tour) of Richmond. Discover Richmond Tours offers app-based scavenger hunts in several neighborhoods – Downtown/Capitol Square, Church Hill, the Museum District, and the Science Museum! If you’re a large group interested in a hosted scavenger hunt, we can offer comically large maps and tangible packets with trivia questions. Just get in touch!

Visit The Edgar Allan Poe Museum

Celebrate and explore the life of one of Richmond’s most famous residents – poet and writer Edgar Allan Poe. Located on East Main Street in Shockoe Bottom, the museum is located near Poe’s childhood home and first place of employment in Richmond, and features one of the world’s largest collections of Poe’s original manuscripts, letters, and possessions.

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See A Movie At Richmond’s Byrd Theatre

The Byrd Theatre in Carytown is Richmond’s oldest continuously-operated theater, and allows you to catch a modern flick while stepping back in time for a unique, original movie-going experience. Follow along with the vintage anti-littering PSA that has gained a following among locals, or arrive early for the Saturday evening film to catch Bob Gulledge play the Might Wurlitzer, the Byrd’s original organ.

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Food & Beverage Activities

Eat Your Way Through Richmond On A Food Tour

Richmond’s food scene is unmatched, in our humble opinion. But don’t take our word for it – The Huffington Post named Richmond one of the most underrated food cities in the entire world, and it seems not a week goes by without another national publication complimenting Richmond’s cuisine. Experience the culinary wonder of Richmond in a single afternoon with a walking food tour – a 2.5-hour tour with lots of food, history, and fun! Check out a list of Discover Richmond Tours’ current food tour offerings.

Hop On Board Our Bus & Drink Through Richmond

Second only to the food scene, Richmond’s drinking scene is also unmatched. In fact, Richmond has the most craft breweries and wineries per capita in the entire country (according to WalletHub). Not sure where to start? Hop on board our 14-passenger, climate-controlled bus for a brewery tour, during which we’ll visit three unique breweries to taste a few of their best beers – plenty included to keep your thirst quenched! Learn more here.

Or Just Rent Our Bus & Choose Your Itinerary

You can also just rent that same 14-passenger bus and let us know where you want to go! Not sure exactly what you’re looking for? We can also help you put together a customizable itinerary that can include legendary drinking and/or eating spots!