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Located in the heart of Indiana, Richmond is a charming city that offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. With its picturesque landscapes, bustling downtown, and rich heritage, it is an ideal destination for travelers seeking an authentic American experience.

One of the highlights of Richmond is its vibrant arts scene. The city is home to numerous galleries, theaters, and performance venues, showcasing the talents of local artists and performers. Visitors can explore the Richmond Art Museum, which houses an impressive collection of American art, or catch a live show at the historic Civic Hall Performing Arts Center.

For history enthusiasts, Richmond offers an array of fascinating landmarks and museums. The Wayne County Historical Museum provides a glimpse into the area's past, with exhibits showcasing everything from Native American artifacts to Civil War memorabilia. The Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site tells the story of the Underground Railroad and its role in helping enslaved individuals escape to freedom.

Nature lovers will be delighted by Richmond's natural beauty. Hayes Arboretum is a peaceful oasis, featuring miles of scenic trails and a diverse range of plant and animal species. The Richmond Rose Garden is a must-visit for those seeking tranquility among stunning floral displays, while the Whitewater Gorge Park offers thrilling outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, and rock climbing.

Richmond's downtown area is a bustling hub of activity, with its charming boutiques, antique shops, and delicious dining options. Visitors can explore the historic Main Street, lined with beautifully preserved architecture and unique shops. The city's local cuisine is a treat for the taste buds, with a variety of farm-to-table restaurants serving up mouthwatering dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.

Alternative names: Population: 35.9 thous.Area: 24.16 mi²Elevation: 978 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°49'51"N, 84°53'20"W

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Richmond Attractions - What to See and Explore

Richmond offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Richmond Art Museum, Earlham College Observatory, Old Richmond Historic District, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Museum • Art museum
Richmond Art Museum
The Richmond Art Museum was founded in 1898 as the Art Association of Richmond, Indiana. Artist John Elwood Bundy and author and attorney William Dudley Foulke were instrumental in the founding.
Observatories and planetariums
Earlham College Observatory
Earlham College Observatory is a historic observatory building located on the campus of Earlham College at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1861, and is a one-story, brick building with a hipped roof.
Neighbourhood • Gothic Revival architecture • Greek Revival architecture
Old Richmond Historic District
The Old Richmond Historic District is a neighborhood of historic residential and commercial buildings and national historic district located at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana.

Church • Gothic Revival architecture
Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church
Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church is an architecturally significant building located at 11th and North "A" Streets in Richmond, Indiana. Designed by the Cleveland, Ohio architectural partnership of Sidney Badgley and William H. Nicklas the building was begun in 1904 and dedicated on May 13, 1906.
Romanesque architecture
Wayne County Courthouse
The Wayne County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. It was built during the period 1890–93, and is in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. The building was designed by Cincinnati, Ohio, architect James W.
39°49'51"N • 84°52'4"W
Richmond Rose Garden
Garden • Park
Museum
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
The Indiana Football Hall of Fame is a sports museum and hall of fame in Richmond, Indiana. It honors persons associated with high school, college and professional American football in Indiana.
39°49'26"N • 84°54'45"W
Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History
History museum • Museum
Museum • History museum
Abram Gaar House and Farm
The Abram Gaar House and Farm or known as the Gaar Mansion is a wooden Second Empire-style farm home located in Richmond, Indiana, built in 1876 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Church • Romanesque architecture
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Bethel A.M.E. Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church located at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana.
39°49'38"N • 84°53'24"W
Leland Hotel
Leland Hotel, also known as the Leland Motor Inn, is a historic hotel building located at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1928, and is a seven-story, "U"-shaped, Mission Revival style reinforced concrete building sheathed in light brown brick dwelling.
Concerts and shows • Theater
Murray Theater
Murray Theater, also known as the Richmond Civic Theater-Norbert Silbiger Theater, is a historic theatre building located at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1909, and is a three-story, steel frame and brick building with Chicago School and Beaux-Arts style design influences.
Museum
Hayes Arboretum
The Hayes Arboretum is an arboretum of 330 acres located in Richmond, Indiana, United States. It is open free to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. It is the primary project of the Stanley W. Hayes Research Foundation, a private operating foundation.
Neo-renaissance architecture
Andrew F. Scott House
Andrew F. Scott House is a historic home located at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1858, and is a two-story, cubic, Italianate style brick dwelling. It has a hipped roof topped by a cupola and kitchen wing. It features a projecting pedimented central entrance bay flanked by one-story verandahs with decorated posts.
39°49'47"N • 84°52'37"W
Henry and Alice Gennett House
Henry and Alice Gennett House, also known as The Gennett Mansion, is a historic home located at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1898, and is a large two-story, Colonial Revival style yellow ceramic brick dwelling, with small projecting porches or wings on each side.
39°50'5"N • 84°54'31"W
Mary Birdsall House
The Mary Birdsall House is known as the Lauramoore Guest House & Retreat Center and is located in Richmond, Indiana. It was built in 1859 for Thomas and Mary Birdsall, a leading woman's suffragist in Indiana.
39°49'45"N • 84°54'36"W
David Worth Dennis House
David Worth Dennis House, also known as Woodlawn, is a historic home located at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1895, and is a two-story, cubic, Queen Anne style brick dwelling. It has a hipped roof with lower cross-gables and a two-story gabled wing designed by architect John A. Hasecoster and added in 1909.
Neighbourhood • Italianate architecture • Greek Revival architecture
Starr Historic District
The Starr Historic District is a neighborhood of historic buildings and national historic district located at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. The district encompasses 102 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Richmond.
Neighbourhood • Italianate architecture • Neoclassical architecture
East Main Street–Glen Miller Park Historic District
The East Main Street–Glen Miller Park Historic District is a neighborhood of historic residential buildings and national historic district located at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana.

Day trips

Richmond – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Richmond, it's worth seeing attractions such as: National Museum of the United States Air Force (Dayton), Banshee Roller Coaster (Mason), Eiffel Tower (Mason).

41 milesE
Interactive military flight museum
National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton
The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located in Riverside, Ohio, near Dayton, stands as a testament to the nation's aerial might and aeronautical advancements. As the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world, it offers a compelling...
47 milesSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Banshee Roller Coaster, Mason
Banshee is an inverted roller coaster located at Kings Island amusement park in Mason, Ohio. Designed and built by Bolliger & Mabillard, it was the biggest investment in park history at the time, costing $24 million to construct.
47 milesSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Eiffel Tower, Mason
The two Eiffel Towers in Cedar Fair parks—one at Kings Dominion and one at Kings Island—are replicas of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. They opened at Kings Island in 1972 and Kings Dominion in 1975, each when the park originally opened.
47 milesSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
The Beast Roller Coaster, Mason
The Beast is a wooden roller coaster located at Kings Island amusement park in Mason, Ohio. Designed and manufactured in-house for $3.2 million, the ride opened in 1979 as the tallest, fastest, and longest wooden roller coaster in the world. Decades later, it is still the longest, spanning 7,359 feet across 35 acres of hilly terrain.
47 milesSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Diamondback Roller Coaster, Mason
Diamondback is a steel roller coaster located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, United States. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, the ride opened in 2009 as the first hypercoaster to feature a splashdown effect and the first B&M roller coaster at Kings Island.