9 Things To Do In Richmond, VA In The Fall

9 Things To Do In Richmond, VA In Fall 

Fall means changing temperatures, colorful leaves, and pumpkin-flavored everything (and we mean everything). But in Richmond, a place that flexes its coolness muscle year-round, you’ll find more than just those things (but you’ll still find those other things if you’d like). Check out our list of things to do this Fall in Richmond, VA.

Hike Richmond

For a capitaal city, Richmond sure has a lot of places to escape into the woods or find some quiet time with the James River. Book a guided hike with Discover Richmond Tours and we’ll explore Belle Isle, the Floodwall and Pipeline Walks, and more! On our hikes, we visit old train bridge ruins, Class IV rapids, Civil-War era infrastructure, and unique features found only in Richmond, all while feeling lost in nature right in the heart of downtown!

Go Leaf Peeping At Richmond’s Overlooks

Richmond’s hilly terrain and wide river mean several spots exist with great views of the city. These hidden gems of Richmond just may be the city’s best kept secrets. Grab your camera (or use your phone like the rest of us), and head out to one of our parks or hills to look at all of the colorful leaves! That’s what Fall is all about, right?

Stroll Along Monument Avenue

Check out one of the country’s best examples of a Grand American Avenue in the Museum and Fan Districts. Walk through the grassy mall that divides traffic, and you’ll find plenty to look at: towering trees, architecturally-stunning mansions, and the remains of monuments that gave the avenue its name.

Please Your Palate With Fall Beverages

Fall means more than just pumpkin when it comes to brewing, and Richmonders should know this as well as anyone. With more than 3 dozen craft breweries, cideries, distilleries, and other beverage makers in the Richmond Region, there are plenty of Fall beverages to keep you interested all season. From Hardywood’s famous Gingerbread Stout to Ardent’s Maple Chestnut Altbier, from Buskey Cider’s Earl Grey Lemon Ginger to Blue Bee Cider’s numerous seasonal blends, the variety is seemingly endless. 

Please Your Palate With Fall Beverages – On Our Bus!

Let us DD for you while you Discover Richmond’s epic drink scene. Hop aboard our comfortable, climate-controlled 14-passenger bus and tell us where you’d like to go! Would you prefer us to do the planning for you? Book a Richmond Brewery Tour and visit three unique breweries/cideries to taste a few of their best beers (plenty included to keep your thirst quenched); get a behind-the-scenes look at one brewery along the way; and learn about Richmond’s beer, past and present, from our expert guides!

Or Go For Coffee Instead

If beer’s not your thing, enjoy the cooler temperatures with a locally-roasted coffee. It’s finally time to ditch the ice, and drink coffee the way it was meant to be consumed – hot! Richmond’s coffee scene is seemingly getting bigger every day; a few we love include Riverbend Roastery, Lift Coffee Shop, and Sugar & Twine. Check out our full list of the 10 best coffee shops in Richmond!

Take A Day Trip

Did you know that Richmond is within one day’s drive of half the U.S. population? It’s true. Though frankly, you don’t even need to leave the state for tons of awesome day trips. Virginia is home to wineries. It’s home to country roads passing vast fields and grazing animals. It’s also home to Shenandoah National Park, with its endless hikes to try; check out Hiking Upward to find the perfect one for you. Fall is the best time of year to enjoy everything that lives just an arm’s reach from Richmond. 

Explore The Gardens At Maymont

Maymont is an any-time-of-year activity, if we’re being honest. But every season brings a different feel to the park, so it’s probably best to play it safe and check it out each time. The pond adjacent to the Japanese Gardens is probably the best spot for the moderate temperatures of Fall. 

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