Shockoe Slip, Richmond

Name: Shockoe Slip
Address: Richmond, United States

#252 among attractions in Richmond

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Shockoe Slip is a district in the downtown area of Richmond, Virginia. The name "slip" referred to a narrow passageway leading from Main Street to where goods were loaded and unloaded from the former James River and Kanawha Canal. The rough boundaries of Shockoe Slip include 14th Street, Main Street, Canal Street and 12th Street. ()

Coordinates: 37°32'7"N, 77°26'2"W

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Downtown Richmond (Shockoe Slip)Richmond United States

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Shockoe Slip – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virginia State Capitol, Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Washington Monument, The National.

~1270 ftN
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
7 min walk • The Virginia State Capitol, a historical beacon in the heart of Richmond, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of American democracy. Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, in collaboration with French architect Charles-Louis...
0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
17 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.
~1520 ftN
Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond
8 min walk • The Virginia Washington Monument, also known as the Washington Monument, is a 19th-century neoclassical statue of George Washington located on the public square in Richmond, Virginia.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
12 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.
~1510 ftN
Memorial
Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond
8 min walk • The Virginia Women's Monument is a state memorial in Richmond, Virginia commemorating the contributions of Virginia women to the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America.
~1620 ftN
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
8 min walk • Old City Hall, known formerly as City Hall, is the former city hall of Richmond, Virginia that was designed by Elijah E. Myers. It served as City Hall from its completion in 1894 through the 1970s.
~1560 ftSE
Bridge
Norfolk Southern James River Bridge, Richmond
8 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.
~1520 ftSE
Bridge
James River Bridge, Richmond
8 min walk • The James River Bridge carries Interstate 95 across the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
~410 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
First Freedom Center, Richmond
2 min walk • The First Freedom Center is a 501 nonprofit located in Richmond, Virginia. Its mission is to commemorate and educate about freedom of religion and conscience as proclaimed in Thomas Jefferson's Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
~1310 ftSW
Bridge
Rivanna Subdivision Trestle, Richmond
7 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.
0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shockoe Slip?

Nearby attractions include First Freedom Center, Richmond (2 min walk), Planters National Bank, Richmond (3 min walk), Lewis F. Powell, Richmond (4 min walk), Deep Run Baptist Church, Richmond (5 min walk).

How to get to Shockoe Slip by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shockoe Slip:

Train

Richmond Main Street (7 min walk)

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (12 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (12 min walk)