From museums and monuments to exciting thrills on the James River, Richmond is the classic Southern city with a twist. As the state capital of Virginia, Richmond also is home to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, one of 12 Federal Reserve Banks. Rent your next apartment in Richmond, and you’ll be within minutes of numerous museums, monuments, and historical sites. The Museum District includes the Virginia Historical Society, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Science Museum of Virginia, and the Children’s Museum of Richmond. The Monument Avenue Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and Monument Avenue includes statues of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson.
When you’re ready for a day of relaxation and shopping, visit one of the Richmond-Petersburg area’s six malls, which include Chesterfield Towne Center, Regency Square, Short Pump Town Center, Southpark Mall, Stony Point Fashion Park, and Virginia Center Commons. There are over 40 parks in the Richmond area, along with over 20 golf courses and the Metro Richmond Zoo. For a day of adventure, the city of Richmond is said to have more than 1,000 geocaches, and the Class IV rapids of the James River will leave your heart pounding. If you prefer to watch, Richmond is the home of both professional and collegiate sports teams, in addition to NASCAR races at the Richmond International Raceway. With all the amenities of a capital city and all the charm of a small town, Richmond has an apartment for you, whatever your preference may be.