After a night at work, and following a few hours in dreamland, got in the car for a little tour in Richmond. Both are places I have been, but not for a while. Although the first I visit from time to time in a different sort of way; Legend Beer which is brewed in Richmond, VA is fast becoming a favorite of mine. Today went to the brewery itself, which is just off Commerce Road with a quick turn down Porter Avenue, which is just outside of Downtown Richmond. Enjoyed a single beer, but it was (as always) very good. Took this photo outside of the deck at Legend Brewing Company. Has a view of the city, though somewhat tree obscured; but still nice.
Being a rare less than 95 degree even this point into fall, next stop was Belle Isle. I went there last year, and enjoyed a great time with my wife Patty checking out the sights of this very interesting place. It has a long history with Richmond, being used by Indians, business, farmers, as a Civil War prison, quarried, fortified, and now as a major park for the Richmond area. Crosses the James River by a walkway which is suspended under the highway, and gives some good views of the James as well as the city of Richmond. Wanted to see the river and the effect of the drought on it. Depth was from a sign "less than five feet" though looked to be much less.
As I have noted, a great variety of things to see in there; great nature scenery as well as a number of old firms. This wall is what remains of a very old nail factory on the island. The quarry where much rock was mined, an old power plant, a dam, plus some of the old prison remains as well as a few other structures still exist on the island. It is a very popular place, good crowd there, but still peaceful. It is a popular place to get into the river to swim, especially from the rocks just off shore and easily accessed. Certainly picked a good day to walk around it, and it was good to be back. As with so many great Richmond places, there is absolutely no admission or parking charge. Said I would be back, and will be again in the near future to this great Richmond treasure!
After a night at work, and following a few hours in dreamland, got in the car for a little tour in Richmond. Both are places I have been, but not for a while. Although the first I visit from time to time in a different sort of way; Legend Beer which is brewed in Richmond, VA is fast becoming a favorite of mine. Today went to the brewery itself, which is just off Commerce Road with a quick turn down Porter Avenue, which is just outside of Downtown Richmond. Enjoyed a single beer, but it was (as always) very good. Took this photo outside of the deck at Legend Brewing Company. Has a view of the city, though somewhat tree obscured; but still nice. 
Being a rare less than 95 degree even this point into fall, next stop was Belle Isle. I went there last year, and enjoyed a great time with my wife Patty checking out the sights of this very interesting place. It has a long history with Richmond, being used by Indians, business, farmers, as a Civil War prison, quarried, fortified, and now as a major park for the Richmond area. Crosses the James River by a walkway which is suspended under the highway, and gives some good views of the James as well as the city of Richmond. Wanted to see the river and the effect of the drought on it. Depth was from a sign "less than five feet" though looked to be much less. 
As I have noted, a great variety of things to see in there; great nature scenery as well as a number of old firms. This wall is what remains of a very old nail factory on the island. The quarry where much rock was mined, an old power plant, a dam, plus some of the old prison remains as well as a few other structures still exist on the island. It is a very popular place, good crowd there, but still peaceful. It is a popular place to get into the river to swim, especially from the rocks just off shore and easily accessed. Certainly picked a good day to walk around it, and it was good to be back. As with so many great Richmond places, there is absolutely no admission or parking charge. Said I would be back, and will be again in the near future to this great Richmond treasure!
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