What's Shockoe Bottom like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider Shockoe Bottom. Nature lovers can visit James River and Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead. There's plenty more to see, including Edgar Allan Poe Museum and Broad Street.
How to get to Shockoe Bottom
Flying to:
- Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.), 5 mi (8 km) from Shockoe Bottom
Things to see and do in and around Shockoe Bottom
What to see in Shockoe Bottom
- Shockoe Slip
- James River
- Libby Hill Park
- Tobacco Row
- 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 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 6°C)
- Rainiest months: August, September, June, May (average 122 mm of rainfall)