For locals, VMFA is the perfect place to kick off a weekend, spend a Saturday strolling the galleries, escape for a quick lunch, or even have some alone time.
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Richmond is a beautiful, right-sized city. There is so much to do during each of the four seasons yet small enough to easily navigate.
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There's so much that I love, it's hard to choose. I do love all of our free concerts and festivals. And the food!
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It's a medium-sized city with lots to do...whether you want to go to a restaurant or the theatre or the many festivals or the river or the museums...cost of living is good and there's plenty of employment. Traffic is good..not too many rush hours.
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"My favorite dining experience in Richmond is Sally Bell's box lunches for two with a bottle of Billecart Salmon Rose or good sparkling cider in the bamboo overlooking the Japanese garden at Maymont."
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"I live on a street filled with LGBT families all raising their kids - I love how we are now the norm."
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Richmond is peaceful and accessible with a wonderful, eclectic culture. I lived in San Francisco for a dozen years, and our city I think is much more open and welcoming.
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My favorite thing to do in RVA is kayak the James River and relax while soaking in the rays and enjoying a great view of the city skyline.
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The restaurant scene, indy band venues, and historical places are off the chain in Richmond. There is so much to do!
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Richmond is such a beautiful and historic city. Everywhere you turn you can see history or a beautiful sight, such as the James River.
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Despite its conservative leanings and old school Southern traditions, you can find rich culture in RVA, including great theater, great food, and a warm and accepting LGBT community.
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Hiking the many trails in the James River Park system, Pocahontas State Park, and whatever else floats my boat at that particular time.
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I love Richmond because it's such a large melting pot of cultures wrapped inside of a small city. Oh, and the traffic isn't bad either.
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Richmond is a place of diverse people and attractions, which old southern welcoming charm. You don't know what a hug is until you get one in Richmond.
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There's city life and country life, with a great river and so much to do. It's gay-friendly and very relaxing overall. No matter what you're into, there's something here for you.
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Richmond's been my home for the last 8 years and it's mix of quiet history, raukus night life, and woodsy outdoors activities make our Southern town a great place to work and play!
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I love Richmond because it has the offerings of a larger metropolis with the comforts of a small-town community.
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We are a "big" small town. A diversity of art and theatre culture life for a city its size, and all affordable and accessible.
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"I have lived in Richmond since the mid-1970's and have been an activist most of those years. I have always found Richmond to be a welcoming city and I love seeing all the progress that has been made."
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