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Chester, VA, USA

Chester

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Chester

Chester, Virginia is a charming town located just south of Richmond. With its historic sites, delicious local restaurants, and family-friendly activities, Chester is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. Explore the fascinating Chesterfield Museum or take a relaxing stroll along the scenic Dutch Gap Conservation Area. Don't forget to stop by one of the many quirky shops for a unique souvenir!

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Outdoor4.5/5

Dutch Gap Conservation Area

Discover the serene beauty of Dutch Gap Conservation Area, where lush landscapes meet the James River, offering stunning views, diverse wildlife, and tranquil walking trails perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Culture4.6/5

Henricus Historical Park

Nestled in Chester, VA, Henricus Historical Park offers an immersive journey into 17th-century colonial life, featuring reconstructed pathways, engaging demonstrations, and the historic site of Virginia's second permanent English settlement.

Outdoor4.6/5

Point of Rocks Park

Point of Rocks Park is a scenic gem in Chester, VA, renowned for its stunning river views, lush trails, and vibrant flower gardens, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Shop3.8/5

Southpark Mall

Landmark3.6/5

Chester Village Green

Eat$$$4.4/5

The Boathouse at City Point

Eat$$$4.3/5

Howlett's Restaurant & Tavern

Eat$4/5

Captain D's

Eat$4.5/5

Chick-fil-A

Eat$$4.2/5

Cesare's Ristorante & Pizza

Stays

Stay4.45/5

Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond-Chester

Nestled in Chester, VA, Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond-Chester offers spacious accommodations and a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for travelers seeking comfort and convenience, along with a blend of homey charm and modern amenities.

Stay4.2/5

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Chester

Calling all travelers! Courtyard Richmond Chester is your home away from home in Chester, VA. Located at 2001 W Hundred Rd, this hotel offers comfortable rooms, a convenient location, and top-notch amenities. With easy access to nearby attractions and a friendly staff ready to make your stay unforgettable, this is the perfect spot for your next adventure!

Stay3.95/5

Fairfield Inn Richmond Chester

Stay3.9/5

Hyatt Select Richmond / Chester

Experience the charm of Hyatt Select Richmond / Chester, where modern comfort meets Southern hospitality, making it an ideal getaway for both business and leisure travelers exploring the vibrant Richmond area.

Stay3.05/5

Hampton Inn Chester South

Things To Do
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4.9/5
1 h 30 mins

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

Explore the haunted history of Richmond on this captivating walking tour led by Strange RVA. Wander through the eerie cobblestone streets of Shockoe Bottom, where you’ll hear chilling tales of real hauntings, true crime, and colonial curses. This tour includes insights into the legends surrounding The Devil’s Half Acre, the Church Hill Tunnel curse, and the Richmond Vampire lore. You'll also learn about infamous characters like the ‘Ghoul of Richmond’ and end your journey with stories of Edgar Allan Poe, who spent significant time in Richmond. - 1.5 to 2-hour walking tour through Richmond’s haunted landmarks - Discover true ghost stories and urban legends from a knowledgeable guide - Nightly tours at 8 PM, perfect for adults aged 16 and older - Uncover the chilling past of Richmond, including haunted cemeteries and more.

$30.00
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4.3/5
1 h

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

Welcome to Richmond Ghost Tours' exploration of the city's haunted past as the second-largest slave market in the United States and the Confederate capital during the Civil War. Richmond is home to some terrifying ghost stories as well as an interesting past. With an hour or 90 minutes of easy, accessible walking, let our educated local guides lead you on an adventure in Shockoe Bottom and Church Hill to 8 or 12 locations. We advise all of our visitors to be vigilant throughout the walking tour because you never know when a ghost can be spotted! We are the top-rated, spookiest, and most real ghost tour online! For a genuinely terrifying encounter, we offer chilling tales that are rarely spoken!

$26.00
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4.3/5
1 h 30 mins

Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour

Your Ghost Host will guide you on a fascinating exploration of Shockoe Bottom, the oldest and most haunted neighborhood in Richmond, where over 400 years of history have produced an ample share of those caught between this world and the next. Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

$27.00
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4/5
2 h

Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Come on to our Haunted Pub Crawl Tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Many of the best clubs and pubs in the area are housed in the historic structures that dot the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond. This trip is created to give you a taste of the best Richmond has to offer, like Farmhouse hard cider, as well as a window into the afterlife of some of its people, such as the four ghosts rumored to haunt St. John's Church.

$30.00
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5/5
3 h 30 mins

Delicious Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond

Hop onto our 14-passenger bus and explore Richmond in the best way possible - though pizza and ice cream! We’ll visit three of our favorite pizza spots AND three incredible ice cream shops for a fun, filling, and (obviously) delicious afternoon. Highlights include: - Try pizza made from a naturally-fermented sourdough crust, and taste the difference - Three different pizzas, three different pizza styles - Visit an award-winning ice cream maker’s very first scoop shop We suggest bringing a bottle of water – we’re visiting places with the best pizza and ice cream, not necessarily the places with the largest dining room. This means that sometimes, we’ll visit take-out only spots that won’t seat guests or serve water.

$94.00
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5/5
1 h 30 mins

Creepy Tales on Campus Ghost Tour

Beneath the opulent veneers of Richmond's gilded age architecture and the day-to-day life of academia, bubble tales of chilling haunts, macabre murders, and bizarre paranormal activity. Join us for a spooky stroll around the Monroe Park campus as we explore stories that are often left out of your typical college brochures. Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historic neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales: The grim history of Monroe Park that lies hidden under the well-tended landscape of today, a hospital-turned-student dorm that still houses the spirits of long-departed patients, the ghosts of a landmark theater, and more... Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

$27.00
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5/5
1 h 30 mins

Uncivil Wards History Tour

Richmond's role as the Capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War brought more than just legislators to the city's doorstep. The many battles that occurred across the state and beyond resulted in a vast number of prisoners and wounded soldiers that needed a place to go. Many of these individuals found themselves in Richmond, particularly the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood where this tour takes place. This tour will take you to some of the notable sites in the neighborhood, and will also share with you the stories of some of the people with connections to these buildings.

$25.00
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4.9/5
2 h

Hiking the James River in Richmond, VA

Discover Richmond's most interesting and unique feature - the James River! This guided hike will show off the best the park has to offer, without having to worry about getting lost or missing something. Sweeping views of downtown Richmond interspersed with feeling lost in nature - there's something for every outdoor lover!

$38.00
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4.9/5
3 h

Scavenger Hunt Experience in Church Hill

Countless stories of heroism, tales of historical figures real and imagined, and hidden nooks and crannies await in Richmond’s oldest neighborhood. Use your smart device to explore Church Hill on your own!

$39.00
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4.9/5
1 h 30 mins

RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond

RVATukTuk provides private tours on open-aired tuk tuks. These are fun and unique electric vehicles. We are Virginia Green Travel certified and a woman-owned business.

$212.20
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4.8/5
1 h 30 mins

Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus

If you think history is boring, this tour is here to prove you wrong. Offbeat History takes you on a lively, 90-minute journey through the city’s most offbeat and entertaining stories—the kind that surprise you, make you laugh, and leave you saying, “Wait… that really happened?” With a guide who knows how to bring the fun, this tour dives into the odd characters, strange moments, and head-scratching facts that make Richmond anything but ordinary. You won’t hear about battlefield strategies or memorized dates—just unforgettable stories, unexpected twists, and a whole lot of laughs.

$45.00
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4.8/5
2 h 30 mins

Scott's Addition Brews & Bites Tour

Rapidly-evolving Scott’s Addition is quickly becoming Richmond’s go-to for food, drink, and fun. This one-time industrial neighborhood just west of downtown is now home to more breweries, cideries, and entertainment venues that you can count. And we haven’t even started talking about food yet! Joining Discover Richmond Tours means exploring the neighborhood as an insider. You will visit several top restaurants, markets, and eateries, sampling delicious food and snacks from each. You’ll get a glimpse of the booming craft beverage industry that is bringing the world to Richmond. And you’ll get to discover Scott’s Addition like a true Richmonder. Highlights include: - Visit a handful establishments to taste one of their best dishes – more than enough food for a meal! - Learn about Scott’s Addition’s days as an industrial powerhouse – who exactly is Scott anyway? - Whet your whistle with a beverage from two local breweries

$110.00
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4.6/5
2 h

Historic Trolley Tour

Richmond, as the birthplace of the United States, is rich with history and culture! Travel through 400 years of history on board our tour with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide!

$45.00
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4.6/5
1 h 30 mins

Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tour

Birthplace of the American Revolution, and home to a notorious Civil War spy, Church Hill's colorful past has produced a cadre of restless spirits in its buildings, its graveyards, and under its streets! Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historical Church Hill neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales: The story of one of the Civil War's most accomplished spies who still haunts the site where her home once was, the spirits of a Civil War hospital, tales of the paranormal at one of Church Hill's most notable restaurants, and more... Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

$27.00
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4.5/5
2 h

The Church Hill tour with Historian Jane

A beautiful walk through the Church Hill neighborhood. Jane will lead you through this beautiful neighborhood full of colonial and revolutionary history. Amazing architecture and gardens all along the way.

$40.00
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4.3/5
2 h

Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Richmond / Capitol Square

Downtown Richmond is full of historic and modern architecture, fascinating history, and beautiful murals and monuments. Use your smart device to explore Downtown, Capitol Square, and Shockoe Slip on your own! App available in English only.

$39.00
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4.3/5
1 h 30 mins

Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour

Ascend Richmond's magnificent Capitol Hill with your Ghost Host and you'll find out that it's not just elected officials and security guards who patrol the hallowed halls of Virginia's legislative and executive seat of power, but something beyond this world - something experienced by an amazing number and variety of people over the years. Packed with haunted history, this tour includes several of Richmond's best known ghost stories, including: Our Haunted Executive Mansion, the Great Theatre Fire, spirits in Capitol Square, and more...

$27.00
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3.7/5
3 h

Richmond's Historic Market Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings

Discover the heart of Richmond, Virginia through its food on this immersive downtown tour winding from the steps of the Capitol through the cobblestone charm of Shockoe Slip to the vibrant area of Shockoe Bottom. Along the way, you will indulge in the rich tapestry of flavors, from classic Southern staples to global culinary twists. During your experience you will also uncover the stories, history, and hidden gems that makes Richmond a rising star on the Foodie map.

$109.00
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2 h

Rare Richmond Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

$16.00
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