Libby Hill, Richmond

Name: Libby Hill
Address: Richmond, United States

#270 among attractions in Richmond

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Libby Hill is a small neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia. Libby Hill is located on the southeastern spur of Church Hill, overlooking the James River and the Lucky Strike building. It is known for Libby Hill Park and "The View that Named Richmond". The Libby Hill neighborhood is entirely within the St. John's Church Historic District. ()

Coordinates: 37°31'39"N, 77°25'1"W

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Church HillRichmond United States

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Libby Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Holocaust Museum, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The National.

1.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
39 min walk • Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one.
0.5 miNW
Powerful museum with free admission
Virginia Holocaust Museum, Richmond
14 min walk • The Virginia Holocaust Museum is a public history museum located in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The museum is dedicated to depicting the Holocaust through the personal stories of its victims.
0.6 miNW
Photos, memorabilia and a Raven Room
Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond
16 min walk • The Poe Museum or the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, is a museum located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States, dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe.
1.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
36 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.
~1630 ftNW
Historic place with costumed tour guides
St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond
8 min walk • St. John's Church is an Episcopal church located at 2401 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Formed from several earlier parishes, St. John's is the oldest church in the city of Richmond, Virginia.
0.8 miW
Bridge
Norfolk Southern James River Bridge, Richmond
22 min walk • The Norfolk Southern James River Bridge is a bridge that carries Norfolk Southern Railway traffic over the James River in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The bridge was built by the Southern Railway. The bridge is over 2,000 feet long, and also spans over the western edge of Mayo Island.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
James River Bridge, Richmond
21 min walk • The James River Bridge carries Interstate 95 across the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
~1650 ftE
Park, Garden, Playground
Chimborazo Park, Richmond
8 min walk • Chimborazo Park is a park and historic land site in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Created in 1874, the park was the site of Chimborazo Hospital, one of the world's largest military hospitals.
1.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
37 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
0.7 miNE
Greek Revival architecture, Church
Fourth Baptist Church, Richmond
19 min walk • Fourth Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1884, and is a three-story, Greek Revival style stuccoed brick structure. It features a distyle portico in antis elevated on a high podium.
0.4 miN
Greek Revival architecture, Church
Leigh Street Baptist Church, Richmond
12 min walk • Leigh Street Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist church in Church Hill North Historic District which is in Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architect Samuel Sloan and built between 1854 and 1857. It is a three-story, Greek Revival style stuccoed brick structure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Libby Hill?

Nearby attractions include Church Hill Tunnel, Richmond (3 min walk), Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond (7 min walk), St Patrick's Catholic Church, Richmond (8 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond (8 min walk).

How to get to Libby Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Libby Hill:

Train

Richmond Main Street (22 min walk)

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (34 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (34 min walk)