410 Richmond, VA, USA apartments for rent

Business and Employment

Law and finance have long been driving forces in the economy. Richmond is home to both the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, one of 13 United States courts of appeals, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, one of 12 Federal Reserve Banks, as well as offices for international companies such as Genworth Financial, Capital One, Philip Morris USA, and numerous other banks and brokerages. Richmond is also home to four of the largest law firms in the United States: Hunton & Williams, McGuireWoods, Williams Mullen, and LeClairRyan. Fortune 500 companies, including Freddie Mac, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Capital One, AES Corporation, and the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).

Climate

Richmond has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and generally cool winters. The mountains serve as a barrier to the cold, however, the chilliest time of year is usually late December through early February.

Cuisine

There’s a reason National Geographic said Richmond is a place to visit for food and Condé Nast Traveler said Richmond was the “Southern Food Destination You Need to Know About.” L’Opossum has been called unmissable and one of the 100 best restaurants in America (OpenTable) Metzger wins raves for its German food in Church Hill while Dutch & Company, the Roosevelt, and Rappahannock continue to impress. Sub Rosa Bakery, Proper Pie and the Dog and Pig Show round out the Church Hill food tour while Internationally renowned culinary celebrity Chef Peter Chang is spicing things up at Peter Chang China Cafe in Short Pump.

Culture

Richmond is the ultimate cultural center. There are dozens of cultural venues a sample of which include, Carpenter Center, Concert Ballet of Virginia, Ethyl Imax Dome and Planetarium, Firehouse Theatre, Landmark Theatre, Richmond Philharmonic, and Richmond Symphony.

Demographics

The city is the fourth most populous in the state. Over half of Richmond’s population is black. Richmond is an amalgam of cultures and religions. The city also has religious institutions for Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and other groups.

Historical

The present city of Richmond was founded in 1737. Richmond became the capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia in 1780. In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond, crucial for deciding Virginia's participation in the First Continental Congress and setting the course for revolution and independence. During the American Civil War, Richmond served as the capital of the Confederate States of America. The city entered the 20th century with one of the world's first successful electric streetcar systems, as well as a national hub of African-American commerce and culture, the Jackson Ward neighborhood.

Landmarks

History and Richmond go hand in hand so make sure to check out St. John's Episcopal Church, built in 1741, is the oldest church in Richmond. The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Watts Hall at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Lee Monument on Monument Avenue, The Carpenter Theatre, The Science Museum of Virginia, The Historic Downtown, The Bell Tower, Museum of the Confederacy, Edgar Allen Poe Museum, Virginia Historical Society, Maymont,The Jefferson Hotel, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Outdoors

Richmond operates one of the oldest municipal park systems in the country. Several parks are located along the James River, and the James River Parks System offers bike trails, hiking and nature trails, and many scenic overlooks along the river's route through Richmond. Two other major parks in Richmond along the river are Byrd Park and Maymont, located near the Fan District. Byrd Park features a running track, with exercise stops, a public dog park, and a number of small lakes for small boats, as well as two monuments, Buddha house, and an amphitheater. There are also parks on two major islands in the river: Belle Isle and Brown's Island.