Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Richmond, VA

Richmond is the capital of Virginia and one of the oldest cities in the U.S. With 203,620 residents and a Walk Score of 51, Richmond is a somewhat walkable city. There are more than 40 buildings or districts within Richmond on the National Register of Historic Places, many of which can be found in the most walkable neighborhoods in the city. VCU, Monroe Ward and Carytown are all walker's paradises where it's easy to get by without a car.

Monroe Ward

95 / 100

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Monroe Ward in Richmond is the most walkable area in the city with a Walk Score of 95. This historic downtown neighborhood has quite a few restaurants within walking distance.

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Jackson Ward

95 / 100

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The second most walkable section in Richmond is Jackson Ward with a Walk Score of 95. This community is primarily residential, with dozens of restaurants and other conveniences for people who live there.

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Vcu

95 / 100

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The third most walkable area in Richmond is VCU, with a Walk Score of 95. You don't need a car for most errands or to visit the majority of restaurants and coffee shops in this Virginia Commonwealth University district.

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Carytown

94 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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The Carytown community in Richmond has a Walk Score of 94 making it the fourth most walkable part of the city. You can walk to quite a few places in this neighborhood, including the Byrd Theatre, bakeries, restaurants, and a variety of shops.

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Carver

93 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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The Carver neighborhood in Richmond is a walker’s paradise with a Walk Score of 93. This community has dozens of restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. It is also close to VCU, so it’s convenient for students and faculty of the university.

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The Fan

93 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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The Fan district in Richmond has a Walk Score of 93, making it the sixth most walkable area in the city. This historic community has a variety of housing options, including converted apartments and single-family homes. You can walk to quite a few restaurants, coffee shops, bars, taverns, and shops.

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Shockoe Bottom

91 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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With a Walk Score of 91, the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond is easy to get around on foot. You can walk to a variety of restaurants, bars, museums, and cultural events from most places in this community.

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The Museum District

89 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Museum District in Richmond has a Walk Score of 89, making it the eighth most walkable part of the city. You can walk to several museums, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and restaurants, from almost anywhere in this community.

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Church Hill

82 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Church Hill section of Richmond is very walkable with a Walk Score of 82. Leave your car at home and walk to the many parks, restaurants, and bars.

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Shockoe Slip

81 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 81, the Shockoe Slip neighborhood in Richmond is very walkable. You can run most errands on foot, and if you get hungry while you're out, you can stop for a bite to eat at one of the dozens of restaurants in the community.

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