What's Shockoe Bottom Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Shockoe Bottom? Nature lovers can visit Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead and James River. There's plenty more to see, including Tobacco Row and Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
How to Get to Shockoe Bottom
Flying to:
- Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC), 5 mi (8 km) from Shockoe Bottom
Things to See and Do in and around Shockoe Bottom
What to See in Shockoe Bottom
- Tobacco Row
- Shockoe Slip
- James River
- Libby Hill Park
- Central Business District
Things to Do in Shockoe Bottom
- Edgar Allan Poe Museum
- Broad Street
- 17th Street Farmers’ Market
When Is the Best Time to Visit Richmond?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 76°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 42°F)
- Rainiest months: August, September, June, May (average 5 inches of rainfall)