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Monument Avenue, Richmond

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#9 of 132 in Things to do in Richmond

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Walk down Monument Avenue to see monuments from the Southern movement of the Civil War, as well as a hometown sports hero. Make your way down the tree-lined boulevard, where you will find monuments memorializing Virginian Confederate participants from the Civil War, as well as historical homes and churches. See monuments to Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, J.E.B. Stuart, Matthew Fontaine Maury, and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson as you make your way down the street. You will also find a monument to Arthur Ashe, an international tennis star from the town. Throughout the year this area hosts a variety of events, like annual races or Confederate holiday celebrations where people gather along the avenue in military costumes. Find out how to plan Richmond trip without stress by asking Inspirock to help create an itinerary.

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• By cjyap

  This Avenue is flanked by beautiful homes and in the center are 5 or so statues, spaced every few blocks representing famous Richmond figures. It's a nice drive on the way to Carytown. I forget where ...  more »

• By Turner S

  The houses on this street are incredible. It reminded me of St Charles Ave in New Orleans. One amazing southern mansion after another on a beautiful tree lined street. They must do road races here bec...  more »

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