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Your Richmond Back-to-School Guide
Your Richmond Back-to-School Guide

Take notes: The first day back for RPS is August 18, and Virginia’s 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday starts August 1. Here are a few local ways to get more bang for your buck — plus some other resources to bookmark.

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shopping, family friendlyGuest UserJuly 25, 2025
5 Beachy Destinations Within 90 Mins of Richmond
5 Beachy Destinations Within 90 Mins of Richmond

Here’s how to take an easy day trip to spend on the water when staying within city limits just isn’t gonna cut it.

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travel, family friendlyThe Richmond ExperienceJuly 18, 2025day trip, getaway, travel, vacation, road trip
10+ Ways to Pamper Your Pet in Richmond
10+ Ways to Pamper Your Pet in Richmond

When it comes to our animal friends, there’s never not a good day to give them a little extra attention.

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shopping, outdoor adventureThe Richmond ExperienceJuly 17, 2025dog friendly
Things We're Way Loving Right Now: July 2025
Things We're Way Loving Right Now: July 2025

Think of this series as a Richmond-y LIKEtoKNOW.it kinda thing — but ~this is NOT an ad~.

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shopping, food and drinkGuest UserJuly 11, 2025
6 Distillery Tasting Rooms to Visit in RVA
6 Distillery Tasting Rooms to Visit in RVA

We’ve got your menu of dirty martinis, ready-to-drink old fashioneds with “a touch of edible gold sparkle,” and much more.

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food and drinkThe Richmond ExperienceJuly 10, 2025
7 Local Restaurants For A $10(ish) Lunch
7 Local Restaurants For A $10(ish) Lunch

Visit any of these spots for a bite when you’re in need of an inexpensive meal to fuel the second half of your day.

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food and drinkGuest UserJuly 10, 2025food and drink, restaurants, food
The Trendspotter: July 2025
The Trendspotter: July 2025

Don’t sell out that ^ Ida Jacket before we get to it, okay?

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food and drink, the trendspotterThe Richmond ExperienceJuly 3, 2025the trendspotter, food
6 of the Best Local Bagel Shops to Try
6 of the Best Local Bagel Shops to Try

The options around town are truly hole-y.

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food and drink, family friendlyCampfire & Co.June 28, 2025coffee, dessert shops
Your Guide to RVA Happy Hour, Every Day of the Week
Your Guide to RVA Happy Hour, Every Day of the Week

RVA Happy Hours gives you the Richmond food and drink discounts you’ve been searching for, Monday through Sunday — all in one place!

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nightlife, food and drinkThe Richmond ExperienceJune 27, 2025happy hour, happy hours, food and drink, bar, bars, restaurants, student-drinks, drinks
The Ultimate RVA Restaurant Guide
The Ultimate RVA Restaurant Guide

Bookmark this guide for the next time you need a restaurant recommendation in a pinch!

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food and drinkGuest UserJune 16, 2025food and drink, restaurants, ultimate guides, student-eats
8 of the Coolest Spots in RVA for Some Ice Cream
8 of the Coolest Spots in RVA for Some Ice Cream

What’s cooler than being cool? TBH, nothing when it’s hot AF in the River City. Get to these ice cream shops ASAP.

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food and drinkThe Richmond ExperienceJune 13, 2025
Things We're Way Loving Right Now: JUNE 2025
Things We're Way Loving Right Now: JUNE 2025

Think of this series as a Richmond-y LIKEtoKNOW.it kinda thing — but ~this is NOT an ad~.

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shopping, food and drinkGuest UserJune 13, 2025
The Trendspotter: June 2025
The Trendspotter: June 2025

Looking to wash this summer down with a Black Garlic & Charcoal Margarita? We’ve got you covered.

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food and drink, the trendspotterThe Richmond ExperienceJune 6, 2025the trendspotter, food
Everything We Know About Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
Everything We Know About Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront

The venue kicked things off with its Sunset Soundcheck show this Wednesday, June 4, and it made quite the first impression.

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experiences, outdoor adventureThe Richmond ExperienceJune 4, 2025
8 Ways to Spend the Day on the James River, From relaxing to Thrill-Seeking
8 Ways to Spend the Day on the James River, From relaxing to Thrill-Seeking

We’ve rounded up a few ways to get out on the water, from relaxing to thrill-seeking — complete with what to bring, where to park, safety tips, and more so you can feel confident as you venture out. Don’t forget your water shoes!

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experiences, outdoor adventureThe Richmond ExperienceMay 22, 2025outdoors, activities, things to do, James river, river, water
Top Local Wedding Vendors You Need to Know
Top Local Wedding Vendors You Need to Know

Here are our recommendations for the best vendors to make your big day perfect, from dress shops to photographers to DJs and beyond.

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shoppingGuest UserMay 15, 2025
Editor’s Note: A Moment for the Strawberries
Editor’s Note: A Moment for the Strawberries

Life without trending audio.

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experiences, outdoor adventureCampfire & Co.May 8, 2025
SPLASH IN THE SUN AT THESE 15 LOCAL OUTDOOR POOLS
SPLASH IN THE SUN AT THESE 15 LOCAL OUTDOOR POOLS

Whether you’re a swimmer, a sunbather, or somewhere in between, Richmond’s got a local pool for you.

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family friendly, outdoor adventureThe Richmond ExperienceMay 8, 2025pool, pools, summer, summer ideas, swim, swimming
11 Splash Pads to Check Out With The Kids in the Richmond Heat
11 Splash Pads to Check Out With The Kids in the Richmond Heat

When you need to get the fam outside, but you want to take things up a notch from just a playground viz.

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family friendly, outdoor adventureThe Richmond ExperienceMay 8, 2025pool, pools, summer, summer ideas, swim, swimming
25+ Gorgeous Wedding (& Other Event) Venues In or near RVA
25+ Gorgeous Wedding (& Other Event) Venues In or near RVA

We caught up with event experts Andrea Kravitz of Richmond Photobooth and Seth Kravitz of Rhythm of Love to round up the lesser-known swoon-worthy spots to check out for your next soirée.

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shoppingThe Richmond ExperienceMay 8, 2025
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