Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 18:58     Subject: Richmond with 11m old baby in April
Anonymous wrote:As someone who grew up in Richmond, I’ve never understood why people go there on vacation.


I also grew up in Richmond. I understand that the Richmond of today isn't the Richmond I grew up in, so I can completely understand why people vacation there.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 17:12     Subject: Richmond with 11m old baby in April
With a baby? Go to Lewis Ginter gardens if the weather is good.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 17:03     Subject: Richmond with 11m old baby in April
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As someone who grew up in Richmond, I’ve never understood why people go there on vacation.


OP here, good question. We wanted to get away from DC for a few days and hear good things about Richmond. It seems you don't like it?


I think Richmond has some fun things to do with little ones, although it's been a while since we've been there with children. My kids are all driving now

There is a farm exhibit at the Children's Museum that my kids liked, they liked looking at stuff in the science museum as they zoned in the stroller, there are some nice walks (by the river and the Lewis Gintner gardens (?)).

I'm surprised you're staying at the Linden Row Hotel. Is that the sort of place you usually stay with your baby? We found that good room service and a pool were pretty important elements of travel with kids. The big fancy hotel -- the Jefferson? I can't remember -- used to give little stuffed alligators to young guests.



We usually Airbnb! Found a good deal on their suit so booked it. Location seems great.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 16:09     Subject: Richmond with 11m old baby in April
Anonymous wrote:As someone who grew up in Richmond, I’ve never understood why people go there on vacation.


Because you grew up there!
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 15:37     Subject: Richmond with 11m old baby in April
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As someone who grew up in Richmond, I’ve never understood why people go there on vacation.


OP here, good question. We wanted to get away from DC for a few days and hear good things about Richmond. It seems you don't like it?


I'm the PP above. The other response was someone else. It was a fine place to live. But there is nothing to do there that you can't do here.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:57     Subject: Richmond with 11m old baby in April
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As someone who grew up in Richmond, I’ve never understood why people go there on vacation.


OP here, good question. We wanted to get away from DC for a few days and hear good things about Richmond. It seems you don't like it?


I think Richmond has some fun things to do with little ones, although it's been a while since we've been there with children. My kids are all driving now

There is a farm exhibit at the Children's Museum that my kids liked, they liked looking at stuff in the science museum as they zoned in the stroller, there are some nice walks (by the river and the Lewis Gintner gardens (?)).

I'm surprised you're staying at the Linden Row Hotel. Is that the sort of place you usually stay with your baby? We found that good room service and a pool were pretty important elements of travel with kids. The big fancy hotel -- the Jefferson? I can't remember -- used to give little stuffed alligators to young guests.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:28     Subject: Richmond with 11m old baby in April
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We will be staying at Liden Inn and would love recommendations on things to do and not do while in Richmond for 2 days.

Thanks much


Why do you need to know what to do or not to do? Not being snarky but your questuon is pretty broad. I think you don't need to crowd source your likes and dislikes?



This is the travel forum. You seem lost.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:19     Subject: Richmond with 11m old baby in April
Anonymous wrote:As someone who grew up in Richmond, I’ve never understood why people go there on vacation.


OP here, good question. We wanted to get away from DC for a few days and hear good things about Richmond. It seems you don't like it?