Woodland Heights, Richmond

#304 among attractions in Richmond

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Woodland Heights, VA is a neighborhood in the city of Richmond, Virginia. It began as a trolleycar neighborhood in the early 1900s and was built up along the James River beside Forest Hill Park. Woodland Heights is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Registry. ()

Coordinates: 37°31'8"N, 77°27'44"W

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Westover Hills - Forest Hill Park (Woodland Heights)Richmond United States

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Woodland Heights – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maymont, Belle Isle, Texas Beach Skate Park, Forest Hill Park.

1.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Farm
Maymont, Richmond
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, Maymont is a sprawling 100-acre Victorian estate and public park that offers a unique blend of history, nature, and beauty. This enchanting site, once the private home of wealthy Richmond residents James Henry and Sallie...
1 miNE
Park, Body of water, Island
Belle Isle, Richmond
27 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.
1 miN
Park
Texas Beach Skate Park, Richmond
25 min walk • Texas Beach Skate Park, also known as Treasure Island Community Skate Park, is a DIY skatepark located within the planned Riverview Community Park in the Texas Beach riverside area on the north bank of the James River in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
0.6 miW
Park, Greek Revival architecture, Playground
Forest Hill Park, Richmond
16 min walk • Forest Hill Park, known for its "Stone house" called Boscobel, is a popular and historic 105-acre urban park in Richmond, Virginia. Starting as a private property, the park has had several owners and uses before its present one, the City of Richmond.
1.5 miNE
Museum, Historical place, Military museum
Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond
38 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.
1.2 miN
Tomb, Gothic Revival architecture
James Monroe Tomb, Richmond
31 min walk • The James Monroe Tomb is the burial place of U.S. President James Monroe in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, United States.
1.5 miNW
Bridge
Boulevard Bridge, Richmond
38 min walk • Boulevard Bridge in the independent city of Richmond, Virginia is a toll bridge which carries State Route 161 across the James River. At 2,030 feet long, the Boulevard Bridge was completed in 1925.
1.2 miN
Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond
31 min walk • Hollywood Cemetery is a large, sprawling cemetery located next to Richmond, Virginia's Oregon Hill neighborhood at 412 South Cherry Street.
1 miNE
Bridge
Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge, Richmond
27 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.
1.5 miNE
Bridge
Manchester Bridge, Richmond
38 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.
1.5 miNE
Museum
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Richmond
38 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Woodland Heights?

Nearby attractions include Springhill Historic District, Richmond (14 min walk), Forest Hill Park, Richmond (16 min walk), Forest Hill, Richmond (18 min walk), Church of the Sacred Heart, Richmond (20 min walk).

How to get to Woodland Heights by public transport?

The nearest stations to Woodland Heights:

Bus

Broad Rock & 33rd • Lines: 87 (25 min walk)
Pennsylvania + Carter • Lines: 78 (29 min walk)