Monroe Ward, Richmond

Name: Monroe Ward
Address: Richmond, United States

#291 among attractions in Richmond

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Facts and practical information

Monroe Ward is a historic neighborhood in Downtown Richmond. It is East of the Fan district and includes several apartment buildings, usually with VCU students living in them. Recently, VCU expanded its Monroe Park campus into the Monroe Ward with the Engineering East/Snead Hall building, as well as an under construction residence hall and parking deck. The historic Jefferson Hotel is located in the Monroe Ward. The culture-filled area is situated between the Fan area and Downtown. ()

Coordinates: 37°32'47"N, 77°26'40"W

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Downtown Richmond (Monroe Ward)Richmond United States

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Monroe Ward – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Altria Theater, Monroe Park, Gallery5.

0.4 miW
Church
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond
12 min walk • The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond. The property is located along North Laurel Street at 823 Cathedral Place, facing Monroe Park one block north of Main Street.
0.4 miW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
11 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.
~1700 ftW
Park, Playground
Monroe Park, Richmond
9 min walk • Monroe Park is a 7.5 acres landscaped park 1 mile northwest of the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.
~650 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
4 min walk • Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Richmond
10 min walk • The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Site located at 110½ E. Leigh Street on "Quality Row" in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1975.
~1960 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Institute for Contemporary Art, Richmond
10 min walk • Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU in Richmond, also known as the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, is an arts center at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architecture firm Steven Holl Architects, and built by Gilbane Building Company.
~1890 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
10 min walk • The Hippodrome Theater is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in the historical African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, which was referred to as "The Harlem of the South" during the 1920s.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
VCU School of the Arts, Richmond
12 min walk • Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts is a public non-profit art and design school located in Richmond, Virginia. One of many degree-offering schools at VCU, the School of the Arts comprises 18 bachelor's degree programs and six master's degree programs.
~1580 ftNE
37°32'60"N • 77°26'29"W
Black History Museum & Cultural Center, Richmond
8 min walk • Museum
0.4 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, Richmond
12 min walk • Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located in Richmond, Virginia. The church was founded in 1867. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
~420 ftE
37°32'48"N • 77°26'35"W
Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond
3 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monroe Ward?

Nearby attractions include Visual Art Studio, Richmond (2 min walk), Renaissance Building, Richmond (2 min walk), Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond (3 min walk), Taylor–Mayo House, Richmond (3 min walk).

How to get to Monroe Ward by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monroe Ward:

Bus

Cary & Harrison • Lines: 5 (17 min walk)
A • Lines: 1A, 1C (19 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (30 min walk)