Took a good drive around the Broad Street area today on a very wet day in Richmond. Very interesting area, and probably would be considered the heart of the city. Drove from near the capital (saw that on a previous visit) and down most of its length (to I-64). Saw the Science Museum there (photo of the building with the green dome) and a very striking building. I am looking forward to seeing the inside soon. Went past a lot of interesting places among them the Altria Corporate Headquarters. I got on I-64 near there to I-95 and went back to Broad Street.Visited Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom; made a stop on this St. Patrick's Day at Buffalo Wild Wings for a bit of refreshment. Went from there to see St. John's Church. That is the church where Patrick Henry gave his famous "Give me Liberty or give me Death" speech which was a major spark of the American Revolution. On those grounds is also the burial site of Elizabeth Arnold Poe, mother of Edgar Allen Poe (also a famous Richmond resident).
So far am two for two as far as weekends in Richmond, but sure that pattern will change. Nonetheless an interesting look at the city, and enjoyed the sights around town. Still feel this area has much to offer and many things of interest.
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