We’re on a mission to make meetings more meaningful. When you meet in the Richmond Region, you get curated experiences and local connections from a team that’s committed to your event’s success.
Our region is comprised of seven localities – that feature urban, rural and suburban settings – with seamless connectivity and limitless experiences. Before and after the event, attendees can hop on the region’s free bus system, rent a bike or easily explore by foot to discover the area’s distinct neighborhoods. You’ll see that our region speaks for itself: Award-winning dining and food, walls of murals, world-class museums and a welcoming community – and more.
Here are six things you can expect in the Richmond Region:
1) Easy to get to
The capital of Virginia and at the center of the East Coast, Richmond is within a day’s drive of half the U.S. population and at the intersection of I-95 and I-64. We’re home to 150 daily flights and three Amtrack stations that make traveling here a breeze.
2) A dynamic business community
You’ll be meeting in a business-friendly community. Our region features eight Fortune 500 and four Fortune 1000 company headquarters. Here’s just some of the sectors thriving in our community: advanced manufacturing, IT, finance, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, life sciences and logistics.
The Richmond Region is also home to five four-year higher education institutions, along with community colleges.
There’s innovation and an engaged workforce ready for you to tap into.
3) Craveable food and dining
You won’t leave hungry, but you’ll be craving more when you’re back home. Richmond’s culinary reputation is nationally recognized, with James Beard-nominated and Food Network-featured chefs, thriving craft breweries and distilleries, and a vibrant food scene that gives groups memorable dining experiences and endless offsite options.-nominated -site options.
The region boasts hundreds of culinary options and restaurants, which are often named on “best of” lists like the oyster-focused Beaucoup, Mexican-inspired Cochiloco or Southern and soul staple Mama J’s Kitchen. Several establishments offer group dining and restaurant buyouts as well.
Don’t forget to try out the nation’s only Mimosa Trail while you’re here.
4) So much to do (you’ll have to come back)
The Richmond region boasts an art museum that will soon be the fourth largest comprehensive art museum in the U.S., and several other historical and cultural institutions to learn about our community and the world.
There’s plenty of quirky and fun things to do too, like a free pinball museum and a vintage movie palace with a Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
The region has many new and upcoming developments to experience, including CarMax Park and the Diamond District, a growing 43-mile biking and pedestrian path called the Fall Line Trail and the Allianz Amphitheater, an outdoor music venue overlooking the James River.
5) A focus on accessibility and sustainability
Visit Richmond maintains an ongoing collaboration with VisitAble to provide free disability inclusion trainings to hospitality partners to help ensure people of all abilities can better experience the region’s hotels and attractions. Approximately 1,800 hospitality employees have completed the training so far.
For planners focused on environmental sustainability, Richmond Region Tourism provides a Net Zero Emissions conference program, which offsets carbon emissions from car, train and plane rides utilized by attendees, as well as the environmental impact of meals and the hotel and meeting space.
6) Support you can count on
We understand your priorities because we’ve been in your shoes. Our team is built to support yours. From first call to final detail, we’re here to reduce stress and bring solutions.
The Richmond Region is more than a destination – we’re your partner and a connection to our community. We value relationships and want to see you, and your event, succeed. It’s why so many events choose to come back to the region year after year.
We’re ready when you are and with you all the way.
