The Local's Guide to RVA — The Richmond Experience

The Trendspotter: October 2024

Need that ^ Dolly shirt? We know where you can find it.

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The Trendspotter: September 2024

We’re dancin’ in September with all these new places to visit.

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The Trendspotter: August 2024

We hope you’re hungry, because this edition is nothing BUT new foodie faves.

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How to Throw a Party Like The Richmond Experience

Here’s everyone we worked with for our podcast launch party and everyone you should work with to celebrate your next big day, too!

food and drink, eventsThe Richmond ExperienceJuly 25, 2024

A Weekend Trip to Colonial Beach: What to Eat, Drink, See & Do

Learn where to stay, what to do and see, and the best of what to eat and drink on your weekend getaway to Colonial Beach, Virginia.

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The Trendspotter: July 2024

H-O-T-T-O-G-O, you can take this month hot to go.

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5 Hidden Gems To Scope Out In Richmond, Pt 2

While the River City’s better-known hot spots have earned their reputations, those off the beaten path deserve some spotlight, too.

experiences, food and drinkThe Richmond ExperienceJune 30, 2024

6 Local Orgs to Volunteer With, Pt 2

Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer to the city, getting involved with these groups is a fantastic way to give back and make a meaningful difference in our community.

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The Trendspotter: June 2024

We’re almost halfway through 2024 and, yet again, feeling #blessed with another roundup of new spots to check out.

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Planning Your River Float: A Complete Guide

Looking to go out on a river float with your crew? Here’s exactly how to do so on the James River —including where to park, what to bring, and absolutely everything else you need to know to have an awesome (and safe!) time on the water.

9 of Our Favorite Spots For Chinese Food In & Around Richmond

We consider ourselves close, personal friends with many Kung Pao chicken dishes in the city.

food and drinkThe Richmond ExperienceMay 23, 2024

A Weekend Trip to Bath County: What to Eat, Drink, See & Do

Learn where to stay, what to do and see, and the best of what to eat and drink on your weekend getaway to Bath County, Virginia.

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10 Local Gifts for the Recent (or Soon-to-Be) Graduate in Your Life

Graduation marks a significant milestone in someone’s life, and finding the perfect gift to commemorate this achievement can be a delightful challenge. This roundup should help.

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5 Places to go For Tea in Richmond

While city-living doesn’t always grant us the opp to slow down and live in the present, there are a few great spots in RVA where you *can* do just that while you enjoy a cuppa, too.

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The Trendspotter: May 2024

Buckle up, kids. We’ve got quite a May-jor lineup of new spots to check out this month.

How to Spend a Day Trip to Virginia Beach

Read on for some of our favorite ways to spend time about two hours to our southeast.

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11 Places for International Eats in RVA

Richmond offers such a wide variety of multi-cultural restaurants, we can stay in our neck of the woods and still feel like we’re jet-setting all over.

food and drink, experiencesThe Richmond ExperienceApril 19, 2024