🇺🇸 Richmond is So Perfect for a Weekend Trip! 🎨

This weekend, I spent a day and a half in Richmond—such a lovely, quiet little city with so much culture and charm (▰˘◡˘▰)🎵 ⭐️【Saturday • Day 1】McLean → Richmond 🕛 12:00 PM | Lunch & Stroll in Carytown A street full of artsy boutiques, handmade craft stores, cool murals, and tasty restaurants. 🕒 14:00 | VMFA 🖼️ One of the best art museums in the U.S.! Don’t miss the sculpture garden—great architecture and photo spots. Highly recommend the Frida Kahlo special exhibition. 🕔 16:30 | Hollywood Cemetery A peaceful historic hillside cemetery where two U.S. presidents are buried. The view of the city skyline from the top is beautiful. 🌆 18:30 | Dinner in Downtown 🌙 20:00 | Evening Walk along the James River 🌊 ⭐️【Sunday • Day 2】Half Day in Richmond & Return 🌅 08:30 | American Civil War Museum 🏛️ A reflective museum documenting Civil War history—great for deep thinkers and history lovers. 🕙 10:30 | Virginia War Memorial + Riverside Walk A solemn memorial overlooking the river with a peaceful trail nearby. Perfect for quiet reflection. 🕛 12:00 | Libby Hill Park 🌆 A lovely little park with a gorgeous panoramic view of the city. 🍽️ 13:00 | Lunch in Downtown & Drive Back to McLean Try a cozy café, burger joint, or classic American restaurant before heading back 🚗. 🎯【Optional Add-ons】If you have extra time: 🎨 Maymont Park: A Victorian-style mansion garden—perfect for nature photos and a relaxed vibe. 🎨 The Poe Museum: A Gothic-lit stop for Edgar Allan Poe fans—small but atmospheric. 🎨 Virginia State Capitol: Impressive historical building with detailed sculptures—great for dignified photos. #Richmond #RichmondVA #DMV #DMVGetaway #DMVLife #WeekendTrip #TravelDiary