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How to visit Richmond
Contributed by: Joyce
  • 1. What is Richmond, Virginia's official nickname?
A) The Capital City
B) The Hollywood of the East
C) The River City
D) The Fan District
  • 2. What major river runs through Richmond?
A) Potomac River
B) Rappahannock River
C) Shenandoah River
D) James River
  • 3. Which famous speech was delivered at St. John's Church in Richmond?
A) "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
B) "Four score and seven years ago..."
C) "I have a dream"
D) "Ask not what your country can do for you..."
  • 4. What is a popular district in Richmond known for its late-Victorian architecture?
A) Shockoe Bottom
B) The Fan District
C) Carytown
D) Church Hill
  • 5. Which museum in Richmond is dedicated to the Confederacy?
A) The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
B) The Science Museum of Virginia
C) The Edgar Allan Poe Museum
D) The American Civil War Museum
  • 6. What is a popular street known for its eclectic shops and restaurants?
A) Grace Street
B) Broad Street
C) Monument Avenue
D) Cary Street
  • 7. Which of these Richmond attractions offers whitewater rafting?
A) Virginia State Capitol
B) Maymont
C) James River Park System
D) Hollywood Cemetery
  • 8. What is Maymont?
A) A Victorian estate and park
B) A Civil War battlefield
C) A brewery
D) A famous restaurant
  • 9. Who is buried in Hollywood Cemetery?
A) Three U.S. Presidents
B) One U.S. President
C) No U.S. Presidents
D) Two U.S. Presidents
  • 10. What type of art is the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) best known for?
A) Its impressionist paintings
B) Its modern art sculptures
C) Its ancient Egyptian artifacts
D) Its diverse collection spanning various periods and cultures
  • 11. What kind of building is the Virginia State Capitol?
A) A historical museum
B) A university campus
C) A religious site
D) The seat of Virginia's government
  • 12. What is Shockoe Bottom known for?
A) Its quiet residential streets
B) Its mountainous terrain
C) Its large shopping malls
D) Its historical significance and entertainment venues
  • 13. What is the name of the famous ironclad ship built in Richmond?
A) USS Monitor
B) CSS Virginia
C) USS Constitution
D) RMS Titanic
  • 14. Richmond is located in what region of Virginia?
A) Southern Virginia
B) Northern Virginia
C) Western Virginia
D) Central Virginia
  • 15. What is a popular local brewery in Richmond?
A) Budweiser
B) Michelob
C) Stone Brewing
D) Coors
  • 16. Which park is known for its views of the James River and historic sites?
A) Libby Hill Park
B) Forest Hill Park
C) Chimborazo Park
D) Byrd Park
  • 17. What is the Edgar Allan Poe Museum dedicated to?
A) Natural history
B) The history of Richmond
C) The life and works of Edgar Allan Poe
D) Contemporary art
  • 18. What type of event is the Richmond Folk Festival?
A) A historical reenactment
B) A sporting event
C) A celebration of music, arts, and culture
D) A food festival
  • 19. What is the best way to get around Richmond?
A) A combination of driving, walking, and public transportation
B) Only by car
C) Only by walking
D) Only by bicycle
  • 20. What is the best time of year to visit Richmond?
A) Summer
B) Anytime is fine
C) Spring or Fall
D) Winter
  • 21. What kind of architecture is featured on Monument Avenue?
A) Modern skyscrapers
B) Thatched cottages
C) Industrial buildings
D) Grand monuments and historic homes
  • 22. Which transportation option is available to ride through the city of Richmond?
A) Monorail
B) Subway
C) The GRTC Pulse
D) Cable Car
  • 23. What kind of food is Richmond known for?
A) French cuisine
B) German cuisine
C) Southern cuisine
D) Italian cuisine
  • 24. What can you do at Browns Island?
A) See a Broadway show
B) Attend outdoor concerts and events
C) Go skiing
D) Visit a zoo
  • 25. Which of these is a nickname for Church Hill?
A) The Village
B) The Summit
C) The Hill
D) The Valley
  • 26. What is the name of Richmond's minor league baseball team?
A) Richmond Braves
B) Richmond Cardinals
C) Richmond Flying Squirrels
D) Richmond Yankees
  • 27. What type of gardens does Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden feature?
A) Only Japanese gardens
B) Only desert gardens
C) A variety of themed gardens
D) Only rose gardens
  • 28. What is the name of the historic theatre in Richmond?
A) The Apollo
B) The National
C) The Orpheum
D) The Globe
  • 29. Richmond's Science Museum features what large format theatre?
A) Dolby Cinema
B) The Dome
C) IMAX
D) Cinerama
  • 30. Which historical figure served as governor of Virginia and is buried in Richmond?
A) George Washington
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) Patrick Henry
D) James Madison
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