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Capital city of Virginia, United States
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Richmond is the capital of Virginia. Richmond has a population of 227,000 (2020) and the adjacent counties of Henrico and Chesterfield combine to create a local population of more than 1.3 million people.
home to many historic homes, parks, and monuments
this district has a lot of early 20th century housing, and it is home to many of Virginia's great museums, while Carytown offers top rated restaurants and shops
Richmond's central business district has many tall towers
a very busy and vibrant area, with many high-end shopping areas and hotels
the parts of the City of Richmond which lie south of the James River, and the former city of Manchester
home to many diverse neighborhoods, which are made up of houses with a variety of architectural styles, including Arts and Crafts Bungalows, Victorian, Romanesque Revival, and Queen Anne houses
includes historic neighborhoods such as Church Hill, Fairmount, and Union Hill, more modern developments such as Fulton, Powhatan Hill, Fulton Hill, and Montrose Heights, and public housing communities
By train
Two Amtrak train stations serve Richmond.
By plane
Chesterfield County Airport (FCI) to the south of the city and Hanover County Airport (OFP) to the north handle general aviation.
By bus
Greyhound Bus Lines has a large terminal located on Boulevard...about 4 miles (6 km) west of Downtown Richmond and 1 mile (2 km) north of the Museum District.
By bus
The Greater Richmond Transit Company, or GRTC, operates a bus service across the city and partially into neighboring Henrico and Chesterfield Counties. Their phone number is: +1 804 358-4782.
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