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The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond has served as the seat of the Virginia General Assembly for over two centuries. Designed by Thomas Jefferson and inspired by classical Roman architecture, it stands on Shockoe Hill overlooking the James River. The building witnessed major events, including Virginia’s declaration of independence and its role as the Confederate capital during the Civil War. Expanded in 1904, it remains a symbol of Virginia’s political legacy and architectural heritage.

In Richmond’s Capitol Square, a striking statue of George Washington rises above the crowd. Cast in bronze, Washington sits tall on horseback, while figures like Jefferson and Patrick Henry stand nearby, honoring Virginia’s role in the Revolution. Beneath them, symbolic female figures reflect ideas like liberty and justice. The monument took decades to finish—its foundation was laid in 1850, but it wasn’t completed until 1869. Jefferson Davis’s second inauguration even took place here during the Civil War.

The Carrara marble monument stands on Ebertstrasse on the eastern edge of the Tiergarten, between the Brandenburg Gate and Lennéstrasse, opposite the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. It reaches a total height of six metres, and the statue of the poet on a round base is 2.72 metres high. Three allegorical groups of figures are arranged on the stepped base: for lyrical poetry, a muse with a lyre and Eros; for dramatic poetry, a seated female figure with writing tools, next to her a genius with the downward-facing torch of death; for scientific research, a woman reading.

This is one of the more secluded stretches of parkland along the James River; if you're okay with running along Riverside Drive, which doesn't have much of a shoulder but is also a pretty quiet road, you can link these trails with a running loop in the Pony Pasture section of James River Park.

Take a quick detour off the North Bank Trail to the Oregon Hill Overlook, where there are stellar views of the James River. This scenic viewpoint is a perfect photo spot and a local favorite in Richmond.

The North Bank Trail has parking at both ends. The trail runs east to west, and on the east end, parking is at the Bell Isle Parking lot, but here on the west end, there is a parking lot with a restroom. This west-end parking area also provides access to the Texas Beach Trail.

Pump House Park was built at the end of the 19th century to serve the Richmond city waterworks. The impressive Victorian gothic style building will be converted into a visitor's centre or James River museum in the future.

This spot provides fantastic views of the James River and the downtown area. A pleasant trail runs along the river, connecting to other parks in the vicinity.