Amy’s guidebook for Harrison House on the James
Food scene
If it's warm, you can sit outside on their porch which is so nice. On weekends you can sit outside and listen to live music - check schedule. Very family friendly, beautiful rustic environment. Amazing food! For adults, sitting in the bar brings you back in time.
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Indian Fields Tavern
9220 John Tyler Memorial HwyIf it's warm, you can sit outside on their porch which is so nice. On weekends you can sit outside and listen to live music - check schedule. Very family friendly, beautiful rustic environment. Amazing food! For adults, sitting in the bar brings you back in time.
This is a casual water-side dining option for the entire family. Located on the James River off the beaten path, just 15 minutes from the house. Lunch and dinner, breakfast on Sat and Sun.
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Lilly Pad
9680 Osborne TurnpikeThis is a casual water-side dining option for the entire family. Located on the James River off the beaten path, just 15 minutes from the house. Lunch and dinner, breakfast on Sat and Sun.
Rich in history, traditional local fare, family friendly, great home cooking. The homemade desserts are amazing, try to get a piece of their cobbler. Friendly owner Bonnie, is almost always there.
Culs Courthouse Grille
10801 Courthouse RdRich in history, traditional local fare, family friendly, great home cooking. The homemade desserts are amazing, try to get a piece of their cobbler. Friendly owner Bonnie, is almost always there.
A bit upscale, contemporary restaurant - located right above the James River on the banks of Hopewell. Gorgeous views, try to sit outside on the deck. Great for dinner. This is located right across the bridge, about 8 minutes from the house.
(804) 616-4222
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The Boathouse at City Point
701 W Randolph RdA bit upscale, contemporary restaurant - located right above the James River on the banks of Hopewell. Gorgeous views, try to sit outside on the deck. Great for dinner. This is located right across the bridge, about 8 minutes from the house.
(804) 616-4222
Moderately upscale contemporary restaurant in downtown Richmond - perched high over the James River. Magnificent views of the river and the city. Great place to go for lunch or dinner, make a reservation. Only 25 minutes down beautiful, country road (Route 5) to get here from the house.
(804) 622-2628
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The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4708 E Old Main StModerately upscale contemporary restaurant in downtown Richmond - perched high over the James River. Magnificent views of the river and the city. Great place to go for lunch or dinner, make a reservation. Only 25 minutes down beautiful, country road (Route 5) to get here from the house.
(804) 622-2628
Boating / water activities
Rent a boat
Boat tours
Kayaking
Stand-up paddle (SUP) boards
If you want to rent a Pontoon Boat on the James River, this is currently the only place you can do it. And it's only 15 minutes from the house! The outside waterfront restaurant The Lily Pad is next door - get food and drinks to go on your cruise, or stay and enjoy a meal.
Private boat charters with captain are also available.
(804) 615-4727
9680 Osborne Turnpike, Varina (Richmond)
Kingsland Marina
9680 Osborne TurnpikeIf you want to rent a Pontoon Boat on the James River, this is currently the only place you can do it. And it's only 15 minutes from the house! The outside waterfront restaurant The Lily Pad is next door - get food and drinks to go on your cruise, or stay and enjoy a meal.
Private boat charters with captain are also available.
(804) 615-4727
9680 Osborne Turnpike, Varina (Richmond)
Other activities
Known for their DIRT BIKE CAMP for kids and adults. Past guests have raved about this, it's a really fun activity for the kids. Their own dirt track, right on the James River, beautiful setting.
Call (804) 432-7556 for more info.
www.bobscyclebarn.com
Bob's Cycle Barn and Museum
11777 Roxbury RoadKnown for their DIRT BIKE CAMP for kids and adults. Past guests have raved about this, it's a really fun activity for the kids. Their own dirt track, right on the James River, beautiful setting.
Call (804) 432-7556 for more info.
www.bobscyclebarn.com
Wine Tasting
Gorgeous winery located right on the James River. Wine tasting, light lunch meals (very good), very good wine. Highly recommend spending an afternoon sitting out on the veranda or on the lawn in their comfy chairs sipping wine and enjoying the day. Kids can come too and run around the lawn.
JUST 5 MINUTES AWAY!
(804) 829-9463
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Upper Shirley Vineyards
600 Shirley Plantation RdGorgeous winery located right on the James River. Wine tasting, light lunch meals (very good), very good wine. Highly recommend spending an afternoon sitting out on the veranda or on the lawn in their comfy chairs sipping wine and enjoying the day. Kids can come too and run around the lawn.
JUST 5 MINUTES AWAY!
(804) 829-9463
Historical Places to Visit
Colonial Williamsburg is about 40 minutes away, a must see for the family. A great day trip. The world's largest living history museum.
I recommend buying tour tickets online, in advance.
Great historic pubs to eat lunch and dinner in.
The surrounding area is home to William and Mary College - beautiful college town.
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Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is about 40 minutes away, a must see for the family. A great day trip. The world's largest living history museum.
I recommend buying tour tickets online, in advance.
Great historic pubs to eat lunch and dinner in.
The surrounding area is home to William and Mary College - beautiful college town.
Plantations
The most historic plantation in the area, dating back to 1619. Home of the first true Thanksgiving in America. Presidents and signers of the Declaration of Independence lived here. Recommend walking the beautiful grounds and finding grave sites and commemorative stones of very famous and important people.
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Berkeley Plantation
12602 Harrison Landing RdThe most historic plantation in the area, dating back to 1619. Home of the first true Thanksgiving in America. Presidents and signers of the Declaration of Independence lived here. Recommend walking the beautiful grounds and finding grave sites and commemorative stones of very famous and important people.
The first plantation in the area. Very interesting place to walk around and understand life at the time. You can do a self-tour of the grounds, short tour available inside part of the home. They have a very nice gift shop.
Just 5 minutes away from the house, recommend.
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Shirley Plantation
501 Shirley Plantation RdThe first plantation in the area. Very interesting place to walk around and understand life at the time. You can do a self-tour of the grounds, short tour available inside part of the home. They have a very nice gift shop.
Just 5 minutes away from the house, recommend.
Built in 1730, by William Byrd II the founder of Richmond. This is a very beautiful place to visit. Just 10 minutes from the house. Nice to walk the grounds and formal gardens, .
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Westover Plantation
7000 Westover RdBuilt in 1730, by William Byrd II the founder of Richmond. This is a very beautiful place to visit. Just 10 minutes from the house. Nice to walk the grounds and formal gardens, .
Dating back to 1616, this was home to William Henry Harrison the 9th President of the U.S., and eventually U.S. President John Tyler. The main home has been added onto for centuries making it one of the longest homes in the country.
Sherwood Forest
Dating back to 1616, this was home to William Henry Harrison the 9th President of the U.S., and eventually U.S. President John Tyler. The main home has been added onto for centuries making it one of the longest homes in the country.
Entertainment/Music/Concerts
This is a great live performance MUSIC theatre. Great bands play here, check schedule on their website. Only 10 minutes from the house in Hopewell, across the bridge. beacontheatreva.com
Beacon Theatre
401 N Main StThis is a great live performance MUSIC theatre. Great bands play here, check schedule on their website. Only 10 minutes from the house in Hopewell, across the bridge. beacontheatreva.com