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I don't know too much about it, but I visit the area. My fiance goes to VCU. He just started a grad program there and really likes it. Richmond seems like a really cool area.
OK so now we're official moving to Richmond in August!!! I'm really excited and nervous. We're going for an overnight trip soon to check out some places to live and more of the city.
any recommendations for shopping/areas to live (rent a house?) etc?
The fan area has lots of really cool old houses to rent, and most of them are pretty reasonable. it's also thisclose to VCU, close to some trendy and yummy restaurants/bars, and about 5-10 minutes away from downtown richmond. Ohh it also has Carytown close by which has more great restaurants and boutiques. You'll probably really like it.
Other shopping would probably be in the West End area, Short Pump has everything...a gorgeous outdoor mall with macys,nordstrom,target, movie theatre, walmart. Definitely the busiest section of Richmond.
Downtown Richmond is gorgeous. Cool old buildings, brick roads, fun bars, great restaurants...
There's tons of cool history around Richmond. And it's right on the James River...so there's tons of gorgeous little spots hidden around downtown. It's such a fun and cool place to live!
I used to live in the museum district and I LOVED it. It is right next to the Fan and has a lot of the same characteristics, but is a little bit quieter. That being said, I would definitely not lease anything without seeing it in person. Like many cities, the good and bad areas kind of go street by street so I would want to check it out in person before making a decision.
How exciting for you and your husband!
I live in Charlottesville (about 45 min away) but love the West end of Richmond. Shortpump has all the shopping though there are apartment complexes in the area. The outdoor mall is awesome!
I live in Hampton Roads and go to Richmond frequently...If you are looking to save money on your house I'd suggest living on the outskirts like Chesterfield.
Short Pump is amazing!! The mall is my favorite! The downtown fan area is great. There are tons of great restaurants.
Short Pump is awesome! Everytime we go to visit my in-laws, we stop by there. In fact, Fink's Jewelers is our jewelry store of choice :-). And my husband grew up in Chesterfield, it's a pretty nice area.
Bumping this as we are relocating to Richmond in December (found out today)! I've been to Richmond several times because we live only 1.5 hours north, but I'm just checking in to see if anyone has any further advice about location (major concern is safety).
Thanks!
I live in downtown Richmond about 1mi from MCV/VCU campus. PM me if you'd like...in the meantime...this is totally richmond.
Live right in the heart of VCU. Work for the university. And have lived here for 6 years almost! Aks me anything!
I am leaning towards the museum district. My FI is going to be working in the Suntrust building so he prefers to be a little closer. But I still want a yard and a quiet neighborhood and that seems harder to find closer to downtown.
@KateByDesign: The Fan/Museum is great for that! If you're looking for quiet def museum. Have you looked at ChurchHill? Or even Maymont area?
@gogogiraffes: I've looked at Church Hill but through city-data have not got the impression that it is the safest area whatsoever. My FH would like to live there but safety is a huge concern of mine because he will be traveling alot.
If you could share your input on Church Hill that would be great.
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DH has applied to the CRNA program at VCU and we're going for a visit and his interview in 2 weeks. We may move for this program next summer!! I've lived in VA (fairfax & winchester) when I was a kid & in on/off during college. I have no experience of Richmond!! Can someone tell me something about it!!
where to live, eat, shop? I've heard the downtown is pretty cool and I think would be near his school so that'd be good. What about prices?
any cool restaurant recommendations for next week?