March in Richmond is a time for long walks outside admiring the beautiful spring flowers and eating al fresco whenever weather permits. Whether you’re a local looking for fun in the Spring or a visitor ready to explore, this one-day itinerary will give you the perfect mix of spring flowers, delicious treats and vibes! *I recommend doing this itinerary after March 21 for the best blooms.
Start your day with pastry from Idle Hands.
This is a cozy, neighborhood bakery that specializes in sourdough bread & pastries. They even have an entire case of vegan treats! 💚 My fav: blackberry danish
🥐 Idle Hands
⏰ Tues-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat & Sun 8am-3pm
Head to Agecroft Hall & Gardens to check out the tulips.
Originally built in the late 15th century in Lancashire, England, Agecroft Hall was dismantled, relocated to Richmond in the 1920s, and meticulously reconstructed along the James River. Today, it serves as a historic museum offering house tours and one of the most stunning tulip collections in Richmond. If you're just there for the flowers, you can opt for a garden ticket instead of the full house tour.
🌷 Agecroft Hall & Gardens
⏰ Tues-Sun 12-5pm
🎟️ $6 Garden tour
Head to The Daily Kitchen or Fresca on Addison for an al fresco lunch.
The Daily Kitchen in Carytown offers plenty of outdoor seating, making it a prime spot for people-watching. Fresca on Addison has a few cozy outdoor tables, also perfect for enjoying a beautiful day! Get the vegan gyro, so good!
🍔 The Daily Kitchen
⏰ Mon-Sun 11am-9pm
🍟 Fresca on Addison
⏰ Wed & Fri-Sun 11:30am-9pm
Grab a pick me up coffee at Sugar & Twine.
Sugar & Twine in Carytown just unveiled their expanded space, adding even more indoor seating! The vibe? Cozy, Scandinavian-inspired, and effortlessly inviting. 💚 My Fav: a decaf cortado with oat milk.
☕️ Sugar & Twine
⏰ M-F 7am-3pm, Sat & Sun 7am-4pm
Check out the amazing blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Visiting Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in the spring is pure magic! The garden’s famous tulip display is in full bloom, pink and white cherry blossoms fill the air and the azaleas, daffodils, magnolias, and other spring perennials add a rainbow of color everywhere.
💐 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
⏰ 9am-5pm daily
🎟️ $20 for the day, https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/hours-admissions/
Stop by Davvero Gelato for the best gelato on the planet.
This gelato shop is naturally 100% dairy-free and free from many common allergens, with each flavor clearly labeled. If you haven’t been yet, you’re seriously missing out. The flavors are bold, vibrant, and absolutely delicious! 💚 My Fav: pistachio
🍨 Davvero Gelato
⏰ Thurs 2-8pm, Fri-Sun 10am-8pm
Check out the ethereal cherry blossoms at President's Circle at Hollywood Cemetery.
The cherry blossoms surrounding James Monroe's gravesite are absolutely breathtaking. His birdcage-style tomb, framed by delicate pink blooms, looks nothing short of magical, like something straight out of Rivendell from Lord of the Rings.
🪦 Hollywood Cemetery
⏰ 8am-5pm, daily
Have dinner at the unique L'Opossum restaurant.
This is an award-winning French-inspired restaurant tucked away in Oregon Hill and known for its retro-glam atmosphere and quirky decor. 💚 My Fav: Blessings of Hibernal Solstice
✨ L'Opossum
⏰ Tues-Sat 5-9:30pm
After this day out in RVA, head back home, make yourself a nice hot tea and watch one of your favorite t.v. shows. My favorite show right now is Pachinko (Apple TV)+. It follows the life of Sunja, a Korean woman born in Japanese-occupied Korea in the early 1900s, as she navigates love, sacrifice, and survival across different countries and decades. It is amazing and one of my favorite shows of all time.
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