Go here:
You can't visit Richmond without confronting the Civil War. The city is so rich in Civil War history that you can't miss it, even if you're not a Civil War buff. In fact, a weekend visitor invariably confronts one of two pickles: If you aren't particularly interested in the War Between the States, you'll feel guilty bypassing what is just about Civil War Central. And if you are a war buff eager to immerse yourself in the subject, you won't have enough time to do it justice. At the Museum and White House of the Confederacy, as you might expect, the focus is on the Southern side of things during the Civil War. The museum houses the world's largest collection of Confederate artifacts and flags. Extending from the visitor center is the Riverfront Canal Walk, an appealing place for a stroll through history.
Stay here:
Linden Row Inn, conveniently located downtown Richmond at 100 East Franklin Street, is made up of seven row houses that were built in the 1800s. This 70-bedroom hotel provides all the modern amenities while still giving the old feeling of the finely kept 17th century homes. For rates starting at around $100per night this hotel is a great catch.
Eat here:
Savor, 201 West 7th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23224; 804-527-2867. Honored by Richmond Magazine as one 2000 Best New Restaurants, Savor offers savory treats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, they serve coffees, teas and desserts.
Don't miss this:
The American Civil War Center, 490 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA 23219; 804-780-1865. General admission is $8 and they are opened every day from 9am to 5pm. They explore the history of the war from the eyes of the Union, the Confederate, and of African Americans. Also, while there's no shortage of mansions and historic homes in Richmond, aa visitor won't go wrong choosing to see