Ex-RVA Visitor...Independent retail and other recs?

Submitted by Interesting_Cake_152 t3_123yz46 in rva

So I grew up in Richmond (city) in the 90s and 00s, but have only spent about a year there since 2010. I am going home to visit next week, but I don't know anyone who lives there apart from my mom and church friends. So...what is worth doing that has popped up in the last decade? Bonus points for things that are good solo or with a mom.

Also, where do women shop these days? I try to stock up on things when I'm home visiting, but have heard that loads of shops have closed. Are there some nice independent stores that are filling the void?

And finally, where do interesting people get coffee and/or lunch? : )

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Clean-Independent129 t1_jdx2tds wrote

Take Mom to VMFA or Lewis Ginter, and if she is a space buff , you can check out the new Apollo exhibit next door to the VMFA at the Virginia History Museum.

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ExtremeHobo t1_jdx36in wrote

You are describing Cary Town. Go to Cary Town.

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coffeegrrrl t1_jdxm4rv wrote

Get coffee at lamplighter after Carytown

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bambiiies t1_jdz6s9c wrote

Shop at Na Nin and The Wild Heart then get coffee at lamplighter!

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dogeatcateatmouse t1_jdzucsz wrote

Take your mom to Class and Trash! They go to estate sales and curate this warehouse of fun and amazing stuff to pick through. The owner started pricing things higher about 2 years ago, but you can still haggle.

Hands down some of the most unique stuff you’ll find for presents and projects.

If you’re into Vietnamese food and beer, do Mekong.

For comedy shows, Sandman comedy club (across the street from Rappahanock on Grace if you like oysters!

Feel free to DM me for more — I have a lot of suggestions based on what you and mom are into and happy to help more.

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