Cary Street, Richmond
Richmond's Carytown is a revitalized art and entertainment district. You'll find dining, shopping, and nightlife options for every budget and style here. Southern Living named Carytown the Best Shopping Neighborhood in Virginia because there is just about every type of boutique shop imaginable here. You'll also find lots of local artists.
The area was opened in 1938 as Richmond's first strip shopping center. In about a one-mile stretch, there are over 230 shops and restaurants. Its central location near the Museum District and downtown means that this hip-spot is one of the most famous streets in town. The tiny shops and one-off restaurants and galleries give the area a small town village vibe—a challenging feat to pull off in a city as big as Richmond.
Significant attractions in Carytown include the Byrd Theater, Richmond's movie palace from the 1920s. Byrd Park and Maymont, outdoor parks with a variety of attractions, are nearby. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is also only a few blocks away.
The area was opened in 1938 as Richmond's first strip shopping center. In about a one-mile stretch, there are over 230 shops and restaurants. Its central location near the Museum District and downtown means that this hip-spot is one of the most famous streets in town. The tiny shops and one-off restaurants and galleries give the area a small town village vibe—a challenging feat to pull off in a city as big as Richmond.
Significant attractions in Carytown include the Byrd Theater, Richmond's movie palace from the 1920s. Byrd Park and Maymont, outdoor parks with a variety of attractions, are nearby. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is also only a few blocks away.
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Cary Street on Map
Sight Name: Cary Street
Sight Location: Richmond, USA (See walking tours in Richmond)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Richmond, USA (See walking tours in Richmond)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Richmond, Virginia
Create Your Own Walk in Richmond
Creating your own self-guided walk in Richmond is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Richmond Introduction Walking Tour
After settling Jamestown in 1607, several expeditions up the James River led to an interest in the area inhabited by the Powhatan Nation. But the first European settlements didn’t come for more than a hundred years when in 1737, planter William Byrd II had the original town grid laid out.
He named the town “Richmond” after an English town. He felt the view of the James River was similar... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
He named the town “Richmond” after an English town. He felt the view of the James River was similar... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Historical Homes Walking Tour
Being one of America’s oldest major cities, the capital of Virginia, Richmond, is rich with historic homes, dating back well into the 1800s and beyond. Those passionate about storied buildings will surely find plenty to their taste here.
The Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The White House of the Confederacy – home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War, and the John Marshall... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
The Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The White House of the Confederacy – home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War, and the John Marshall... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Maymont and Carytown Walking Tour
Maymont, a picturesque and spacious Victorian estate in Richmond, Virginia, is a popular outdoor attraction nestled in the very heart of the city.
Home to the beautifully landscaped Japanese and Italian gardens surrounding the opulent, historic Maymont Mansion, it represents a remnant from America's Gilded Age. Nature enthusiasts can also explore the Maymont Wildlife Center, home to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Home to the beautifully landscaped Japanese and Italian gardens surrounding the opulent, historic Maymont Mansion, it represents a remnant from America's Gilded Age. Nature enthusiasts can also explore the Maymont Wildlife Center, home to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles