Saturday

5. A View of the River, 9:30 a.m.

Created in 1851, Libby Hill Park is one of the first parks established in Richmond. On a high bluff in the Church Hill neighborhood, the park is surrounded by beautiful Italianate, Federal, Greek Revival and Queen Anne houses situated on many of Richmond’s original blocks. First called Marshall Square, the park was renamed for the influential landowner Luther Libby. The view of the James River from Libby Hill Park is said to have inspired the city’s founder, William Byrd II, to name the city Richmond, since it reminded him of the view from the Thames River in Richmond Hill in London. An ornamental fountain at the park is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

6. Pop’s Market, 10:30 a.m.

Pop’s Market on Grace, in a former Cokesbury bookstore location, is a great example of how urban spaces can be reimagined as successful purveyors of food. The interior is cozy, with a generous amount of seating, a chalkboard menu and a lounge area with a piano. Breakfast selections recently included plain and everything bagels (both $1.50), sage sausage, egg and cheese biscuits ($4.50) and French toast rounds with maple syrup ($6.75). The biscuits are flaky and delicious, and are great with jam. You can also grab a slice of banana nut bread ($2.75). Various wines and sauces line the shelves, along with crackers and other assorted snacks.

7. Vintage and Vinyl, Noon

For most of the 20th century, Broad Street downtown was an economic powerhouse, with the Thalhimers and Miller & Rhoads department stores dominating the landscape. Smaller stores nearby catered to the thousands of people on foot. By the late 1990s, most of the downtown stores were gone and the pulse in this area was barely noticeable. But Steady Sounds, a vinyl records store with a diverse selection that buys and sells records, along with Blue Bones Vintage, a vintage clothing and accessories store, have breathed new retail life into the area. Both stores share space, so you can combine your hunt for that elusive soul or punk record with a shopping spree that might include a Converse sweater. The upscale shirtmaker Ledbury recently moved its headquarters from the city’s Shockoe Bottom neighborhood to a space across the street. The Ledbury space features a retail store and made-to-measure lounge on the first floor. Regular dress shirt prices are generally $125 to $185.



8. Neighborhood Favorite, 2 p.m.

The Manchester neighborhood has many attributes, including an abundance of old factory buildings that have become housing and offices, and a budding sense of community. Brewer’s Café, opened in 2015 by Michelle Cosely and A. J. Brewer attracts new and existing residents. The interior is bright and welcoming. Hearty sandwiches, like their specialty, the Brewer’s Club — with turkey, Virginia ham, bacon and sriracha mayonnaise ($8.50) — and the roast beef sandwich on marble rye ($8.50) are nice choices. The iced green tea ($2) or a cappuccino would go well with anything here.

9. James River, Up Close, 3 p.m.

To know Richmond well, you need to know the James River. Among several vantage points within the James River Park System, three stand out. Belle Isle has a multitude of rocks where you can view the river and its rapids. The island has biking and running trails and is a hot spot for nature lovers. In the warmer months, Pony Pasture Rapids Park is an excellent area for swimming, canoeing and inner tubing. Exercise caution, as there can be slippery spots. Huguenot Flatwater Park, the westernmost park in the system, is one of the best launching areas for paddling.

10. Booming Beer Scene, 6 p.m.

The craft beer scene has grown rapidly, especially in Scott’s Addition, a former industrial area now brimming with residents. One of its newest occupants is the Veil Brewing Co. With a modern interior, it specializes in hop-forward ales and spontaneous fermentation, and brews IPAs like the Master Shredder and Lil’ Kitty Boi! ($4 for 6 ounces, $6 for 12).

11. Southern Supper, 8:30 p.m.

Now it’s time for Supper, which has an adjoining twin restaurant, Lunch. Opened in 2012, Supper serves eclectic Southern fare, with antler chandeliers to boot. Recent selections included the “monument” shrimp and grits, blackened shrimp topped with bacon and served over cheese grits ($21), and the braised boneless short ribs, topped with au jus over brussels sprouts ($18).