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Venture Richmond
Venture Richmond engages business and community leaders in partnering with the City to enhance the vitality of the community, particularly Downtown, through economic development, marketing, promotion, advocacy and events. Their focus as a public private partner is to support the strategic direction of the City of Richmond while providing enhanced services downtown including sidewalk cleaning and safety Ambassadors. Venture Richmond is responsible for managing the Canal Walk and Brown's Island under a lease agreement with the City, including operation of canal boats as well as landscaping and beautification of the area. In addition, Venture Richmond produces festivals and events in downtown Richmond such as Friday Cheers, the 2nd Street Festival and the National Folk Festival.

River District Canal Cruises
Join River District Canal Cruises for an informative 40-minute historically narrated tour or private charter of the James River & Kanawha Canal along Richmond's Historic Canal Walk.

River District News
Current news in the River District.

City of Richmond
The official government web site for the City of Richmond, Virginia.

17th Street Farmers' Market (events)
For that special Farmers’ Market blend of coffee or tea, the crusty breads, the homemade goat cheeses, the aromatic and culinary herbs or the colorful displays of fresh local fruits and vegetables, the Farmers’ Market is the place to be!

Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
Whether you're looking for shops or sports, homes or history, culture or cuisine or day or nighttime entertainment, the Richmond Region has something for every taste and budget. With more than 60 attractions, 11 malls, four distinct seasons and one river with the only class IV rapids in an urban U.S. setting, it's always the perfect time to visit. Official visitors web site for the city of Richmond.

Friday's at Sunset (events)
Fridays at Sunset offers wonderful entertainment, good food, a patron friendly atmosphere and an overall enjoyable weekend experience at Kanawah Plaza.

James River Association (events)
The James River Association continues to provide a strong voice for the River on regional and statewide issues related to water quality, land use, and aquatic resources.

Historic Richmond Foundation
The mission of Historic Richmond Foundation is to champion the preservation of the varied elements that give Richmond, Virginia its unique historic character and architectural heritage.

Sports Backers (events)
The Richmond Sports Backers is the Richmond area's principal non-profit sports advocate. Our mission is to drive economic development by hosting significant sporting events and improving related athletic facilities.

Shockoe Slip Neighborhood
Some things never change. In the shadow of Richmond's financial district along the James River lies a neighborhood of cobblestone streets and alleyways, it's called Shockoe Slip, and it's haunted by history.

Council for America's First Freedom
The guarantee of religious freedom for every citizen was inspired by the vision of Thomas Jefferson, George Mason and James Madison, and first established by law in Richmond, Virginia, in 1786. The Council for America's First Freedom, sponsor of the First Freedom Center, celebrates this far-reaching liberty through educational initiatives and programming in Virginia, the United States and around the world.