Had a remarkable day, it was in the mid-60's (normally around 50 this time of year) and I had a great day of riding the motorcycle earlier. During the night went out, and not too far from the apartment-all these sights are four miles from my apartment or less. For instance this house is in the Oregon Hill neighborhood, on Laurel Street. When you get close to where it is, you can't miss it. Just a real joy to see, I was smiling from ear to ear looking at this one. Amazing what people can do, and enjoyed visiting this house.
Also downtown on Grove Avenue, are this work which is a combination of three houses. Read that these properties were sold but they are keeping (and adding to) the light display of the previous owners. It is a beautiful thing to see, and really a lot of fun.
I love exploring these places in Richmond, this time of year there is so much to see and do, few places do Christmas like Richmond does. All sorts of events, and they are good reasons to get out. Music events, religious events, plays, dance and oh yeah..some of the most amazing Christmas lights to be seen anyplace.
This is Santa's Caddy....an old car stuffed with toys and decked out with lights. It is located on Monument Avenue, which also features some beautiful and Not-So-Tacky Lights (Tacky Lights are what the big displays are called, though here it is a term of honor).
I like exploring Monument Avenue especially this time of year, but at Christmas the residents really do a remarkable job of getting the street decorated for the season.
This was at the Jefferson Hotel, every year they do something remarkable with Gingerbread, this is the 2013 version. Last year it was a train engine, and the year before was a full size gingerbread house.
The Jefferson is a remarkable hotel, think it is the cities only five star hotel, and it is a wonder to see both inside and out anytime. During the holiday though, it is a real wonder, and I love going there, and am sure to be back before the holiday is over.
This is the inside of the Jefferson Hotel, and the tree there is just a remarkable sight. I also love the big staircase (though read that was not the inspiration for "Gone with the Wind" though that was often said.
Enjoyed the visit to these places and actually saw quite a few more as I wandered around the area. Course I plan before they turn everything off to see as much as I can, and will whenever possible bring the photos here, or on my Flickr page (which I also have a link to on this page).
Sure was a fun day, even more remarkable thanks to the really moderate temperatures. Why it does not feel much like December (at least for the time being) it sure looks like it in Richmond, VA. Be watching here for more sights of the season, and for all of you best wishes for a great holiday season!
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