Richmond National Battlefield Park, Richmond

Name: Richmond National Battlefield Park
Address: 470 Tredegar St, Richmond, United States

#88 among attractions in Richmond

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The Richmond National Battlefield Park commemorates 13 American Civil War sites around Richmond, Virginia, which served as the capital of the Confederate States of America for most of the war. The park connects certain features within the city with defensive fortifications and battle sites around it. ()

Visitors per year: 95 thous.Coordinates: 37°32'7"N, 77°26'45"W

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470 Tredegar StDowntown Richmond (Gambles Hill)Richmond United States

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Richmond National Battlefield Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belle Isle, Tredegar Iron Works, Altria Theater, The National.

0.4 miSW
Park, Body of water, Island
Belle Isle, Richmond
11 min walk • Belle Isle is a small 54-acre island in the city of Richmond, Virginia. Belle Island lies within the James River, and being owned by the city it serves as a city park.
~50 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, Military museum
Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond
1 min walk • The Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Virginia, was the biggest ironworks in the Confederacy during the American Civil War, and a significant factor in the decision to make Richmond its capital.
0.8 miNW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
21 min walk • The Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
19 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.
~970 ftNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, History museum
Virginia War Memorial, Richmond
5 min walk • The Virginia War Memorial is a 1955 memorial in Richmond, Virginia, originally dedicated to Virginians killed in World War II and the Korean War. In 1980, the Shrine was enlarged to honor those Virginians killed in action in the Vietnam War. In 1996, the names of Virginians killed in action during Desert Storm/Desert Shield were added.
0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Church, Richmond
15 min walk • St. Andrew's Church is an historic Episcopal church complex in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The complex consists of the church, school, parish hall, Instructive Nurse Association Building, and William Byrd Community House or Arents Free Library.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge, Richmond
11 min walk • The Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 301 across the James River at the Fall Line.
~1530 ftSE
Bridge
Manchester Bridge, Richmond
8 min walk • Manchester Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 60 across the James River. Its length is 2,906 feet, and it is unusually wide at 110 feet.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Rivanna Subdivision Trestle, Richmond
13 min walk • The Rivanna Subdivision Trestle is a trestle in Richmond, Virginia at the end of the Rivanna Subdivision. The bridge is the upper level of Triple Crossing, and also crosses United States Routes 360.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
17 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
0.8 miN
37°32'48"N • 77°26'35"W
Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond
21 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Richmond National Battlefield Park?

Nearby attractions include Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond (1 min walk), Gambles Hill, Richmond (3 min walk), Virginia War Memorial, Richmond (5 min walk), Brown's Island, Richmond (7 min walk).

How to get to Richmond National Battlefield Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Richmond National Battlefield Park:

Bus

Cary & Harrison • Lines: 5 (22 min walk)
A • Lines: 1A, 1C (22 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (23 min walk)