Richmond, Virginia used to be a sleepy southern city. Today, it's teeming with locally-owned restaurants, bars, and an eclectic arts scene. I discovered an Egyptian building, an abandoned hydroelectric plant, and the burial site of two former U.S. presidents. Oh, and I did it all for less than $200.

Filmed in August 2021 with an iPhone 11 📱

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Featured Sites 🏙️

•Virginia State Capitol - https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/index.php
•Main Street Station - http://mainstreetstationrichmond.com/
•Maymont - https://maymont.org/
•Hollywood Cemetery - https://www.hollywoodcemetery.org/
•Belle Isle - https://jamesriverpark.org/project/belle-isle/
•Hydroelectric Plant - https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/belle-isle-state-park
•Virginia War Memorial - https://vawarmemorial.org/
•Egyptian Building - https://architecturerichmond.com/inventory/egyptian-building/
•The Markel Building - https://architecturerichmond.com/inventory/markel-building/
•Richmond Mural Project - https://richmondmuralproject.squarespace.com/murals-1
•City Hall Observation Deck - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60893-d564072-Reviews-City_Hall_Observation_Deck-Richmond_Virginia.html

Featured Restaurants 🍽️ 🍺 🥪

•Garnett's - https://garnettscafe.com/
•Millie's Diner - https://www.milliesdiner.com/
•Lillie Pearl - https://lilliepearlrva.com/
•Perly's - https://www.orderperlysrichmond.com/
•Veil Brewing Co. - https://www.theveilbrewing.com/

Video Chapters 📖

00:00 Introduction
00:31 Virginia State Capitol Tour
01:44 Richmond Main Street Station
02:07 Maymont Mansion & Gardens
02:56 Hollywood Cemetery
03:47 Belle Isle
04:42 Virginia War Memorial
05:05 The Veil Brewing Company
05:28 Garnett's Cafe
06:04 Perly's, Millie's Diner
07:14 Miscellaneous Attractions
08:22 Outroduction

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👋🏼 About me...
Hey there! I'm Kevin Lewis, a TV news reporter at ABC7 in Washington, D.C.

I launched this travel journalism YouTube channel in 2021, with the goal of sharing stories that unite and uplift society. Lord knows there is way too much of the opposite these days.

My videos focus on national parks, state parks, small and mid-sized cities, and the interesting people I meet along the way! 🎥 🚐 I hope you'll subscribe to my channel to learn more about this world we all call home.