Haunted happenings aren’t just for Halloween. From theatrical walking tours and family-friendly canal boat rides to trolleys and truly terrifying experiences, Virginia’s capital city has a tour for anyone who enjoys a heaping helping of history with a side of frights. Many operate from spring through early November for devoted fans of haunts and spine-tingling […]
Five Historically Haunted Places in Richmond, Virginia to Get Your Scare On
09/03/2025 by
Article originally appeared at Parachute by MapQuest Creepy clowns, haunted houses and mysterious corn mazes aside, there’s a belief among many that there are spirits among us (and not just the seasonal or boozy variety). Richmond has had its fair share of ghost sightings and paranormal activity throughout the years, especially in some of the […]
The Richmond Jazz Festival returns to town August 11-14, 2016
08/01/2016 by
The East Coast’s premier jazz music event, the Richmond Jazz Festival, returns for its seventh year on August 11 – 14, 2016. Events and performances will take place at several Richmond locations, with the main event being held at Maymont on Saturday and Sunday. Thousands of music lovers from across the country will travel to […]
Theme Park News and Announcements 2015: Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, and Universal Orlando
05/07/2015 by
Maybe because it’s National Tourism Week, or maybe I’m just paying more attention than normal, but there are all kinds of interesting announcements coming from the theme park world lately. From partnerships between competing parks to reduced tickets and major brand partnership announcements, it has been a newsy couple of days. Granted, I live for […]
RVA Dessert Diary: Part 1
05/08/2013 by
While not on the mainstream foodie front as such cities as San Francisco, NYC or L.A., Richmond has a restaurant scene all its own. From elegant settings in refurbished tobacco warehouses to the casual coziness of exposed brick and beams to the tried and true, hole-in-the-wall eateries that only the locals know about, there is a […]
