Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond

#313 among attractions in Richmond

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Upper Shockoe Valley is a neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia that straddles alongside Interstate 95. The name is given based on the Shockoe River Valley created within the boundaries of the neighborhood. ()

Coordinates: 37°32'37"N, 77°25'32"W

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Upper Shockoe Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, White House of the Confederacy, The National, Old City Hall.

0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
13 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.
~1560 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
White House of the Confederacy, Richmond
8 min walk • The White House of the Confederacy is a historic house located in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Built in 1818, it was the main executive residence of the sole President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, from August 1861 until April 1865.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
14 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.
0.5 miSW
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
13 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.
~1580 ftSW
Museum offering many views on the war
American Civil War Museum, Richmond
8 min walk • The American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War. The museum operates three sites: The White House of the Confederacy, American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, and American Civil War Museum at Appomattox.
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
11 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
~1760 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
9 min walk • The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.
1 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
26 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 miSW
Greek Revival architecture, Church, Historical place
Monumental Church, Richmond
11 min walk • Monumental Church is a former Episcopal church that stands at 1224 E. Broad Street between N. 12th and College streets in Richmond, Virginia. Designed by architect Robert Mills, it is one of America's earliest and most distinctive Greek Revival churches.
0.4 miSW
Greek Revival architecture, Church
First African Baptist Church, Richmond
11 min walk • The First African Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia is a prominent Black church. Founded in 1841, its members initially included both slaves and freedmen. It has since had a major influence on the local black community. At one point, it was one of the largest Protestant churches in the United States.
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
19 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 Upper Shockoe Valley?

Nearby attractions include Mosby Court, Richmond (7 min walk), Richmond Academy of Medicine, Richmond (7 min walk), White House of the Confederacy, Richmond (8 min walk), Egyptian Building, Richmond (8 min walk).

How to get to Upper Shockoe Valley by public transport?

The nearest stations to Upper Shockoe Valley:

Bus

J • Lines: 14, 3C (9 min walk)
I • Lines: 3C, 5 (9 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (18 min walk)