Civil War scars, murals, and great beer
Richmond, Virginia straddles the James River at the fall line where the Piedmont meets the coastal plain. Once the capital of the Confederacy, it has spent decades redefining itself — through a thriving arts district in the Fan and Scott's Addition, a nationally recognized craft brewing scene, and striking public murals that cover its complicated history. RVA's mix of colonial architecture, riverside trails, and independent culture makes it one of the South's most compelling mid-size cities.
