<p>Hi, I am totally unfamiliar with the Richmond area and would like to know good hotels, areas, etc to stay in while visiting. You can post or pm me if you have any info. thanks.</p>
<p>I would also like this information!</p>
<p>Any of the known hotel brands that are near UR are perfectly fine. There’s a Marriott on W. Broad St. and a Westin that are both within a 7 minute drive. There are a number of other places around Glenside and Broad that are just as close. Innsbrook is a bit further out broad, but has some other options, as does Short Pump.</p>
<p>As far as metro Richmond, the Short Pump area has plenty of “chain” shopping places. If you want more unique places, visit Cary Town. It’s just about a 5 minute drive from UR down Cary St. and is filled with a bunch of local places. The Fan in general is a nice place to check out. If you’re going to visit, be sure to drive down Monument Ave. </p>
<p>For food, here are some recommendations:
The Fan
Fan district</p>
<p>A couple of recommendations - Edo Squid (Italian) Edo Squid</p>
<p>Kuba Kuba (Cuban) Welcome to Kuba Kuba</p>
<p>Joe’s Inn (huge spaghetti portions that are delicious) [Joe’s</a> Inn - Fan](<a href=“http://www.joesinn.com/Fan/]Joe’s”>http://www.joesinn.com/Fan/)</p>
<p>Baccus (Mediterranean) <a href=“http://www.bacchusonmain.com/[/url]”>http://www.bacchusonmain.com/</a></p>
<p>Acacia Mid-town (more upscale) ACACIA mid-town Restaurant - Richmond, Virginia - Serving regional favorites by Chef Dale Reitzer</p>
<p>Stuzzi (Neapolitan pizza) Stuzzi Restaurant</p>
<p>For brunch, I only have four suggestions. Really depends on your mood.</p>
<p>First is the formal brunch at the Jefferson Hotel. Top notch in a beautiful location and a good excuse to go into the Jefferson.</p>
<p>Millie’s - Voted best brunch in Richmond. Be prepared for up to an hour wait. Meanwhile, partake in a Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Highly recommend the Devil’s Mess here. Everything but the kitchen sink is thrown together in a plate of deliciousness.</p>
<p>Hill Cafe - Haven’t been here for brunch yet, but every other meal I’ve had has been great. Located in historic Church Hill near downtown. Be sure to stop by Capt. Buzzy Beanery half a block down for coffee.</p>
<p>Sidewalk Cafe - Best place to start Sunday Funday. This is typically a younger crowd drinking $10.50 pitchers of Mimosas. In the heart of the Fan and most customers are wearing what they were the night before. Some colorful servers, and funk music is blasted over the juke box. If you had a rough Saturday, this is the best place to invigorate yourself.</p>
<p>For those on a budget, there are two Hampton Inns within a few miles of campus that are both very nice.</p>