Texas Beach, Richmond

Name: Texas Beach
Address: Richmond, United States

#281 among attractions in Richmond

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Texas Beach in Richmond, Virginia is a riverside area located south of Maymont and west of Hollywood Cemetery. The area is named Texas Beach after Texas Avenue in the Maymont neighborhood, which was the original street to reach the recreation area. Today, it served via the North Bank Trail. The area is home to numerous river beaches, a skatepark, and mountain bike trails. ()

Coordinates: 37°31'48"N, 77°28'7"W

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Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver (Hollywood Cemetery)Richmond United States

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Texas Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maymont, Belle Isle, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Texas Beach Skate Park.

0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Farm
Maymont, Richmond
16 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 miE
Park, Body of water, Island
Belle Isle, Richmond
25 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.
1.5 miNE
Church
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond
39 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.
~780 ftN
Park
Texas Beach Skate Park, Richmond
4 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.
0.8 miS
Park, Greek Revival architecture, Playground
Forest Hill Park, Richmond
20 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.
0.8 miNE
Tomb, Gothic Revival architecture
James Monroe Tomb, Richmond
20 min walk • The James Monroe Tomb is the burial place of U.S. President James Monroe in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, United States.
1.4 miNE
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
37 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.
1.2 miNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, History museum
Virginia War Memorial, Richmond
31 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.
1.2 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Church, Richmond
32 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.
1.1 miNW
Park, Theater, Concerts and shows
Byrd Park, Richmond
29 min walk • Byrd Park, also known as William Byrd Park, is a public park located in Richmond, Virginia, United States, north of the James River and adjacent to Maymont. The 200-acre park includes a mile-long trail with exercise stops, monuments, an amphitheatre, and three small lakes: Shields, Swan, and Boat Lake.
0.8 miW
Bridge
Boulevard Bridge, Richmond
22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Texas Beach?

Nearby attractions include Texas Beach Skate Park, Richmond (4 min walk), James River Park System, Richmond (16 min walk), Maymont, Richmond (16 min walk), Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond (18 min walk).

How to get to Texas Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Texas Beach:

Bus

Pennsylvania + Carter • Lines: 78 (8 min walk)
Carter & Dakota • Lines: 78 (11 min walk)