Richmond, Virginia - City Overview 

Wait a minute! From Virginia history, Jamestown was not only the first colonial Virginia settlement; it was also the first capital. About 1700, Jamestown as abandoned and the capital was moved to Williamsburg. Just before the beginning of the American Revolution, the capital moved to Richmond. It was at a Richmond church where Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give m liberty or give me death" speech.

Love Richmond with all my heart. Any future visitors, stay away from Creighton, Fairfield, Whitcomb and Mosby. Those are the worst areas. Me being from around those areas as a child made me so grateful that im no longer over there

I'm just looking where my Children and I can be happy and safe in local neighborhoods 😊

I used to live in Richmond. I lived on VCUs campus and that’s one of the best areas to be in. The Fan is close by. James River. Shops, good food, cheap housing. I love it. The people are nice. Only con I’ve ran into while living there is that there is A LOT of homeless people (especially on broad street) that love to beg you for money and/or food. The vcu campus is the best not to mention one of the best schools in Virginia. The hospitals are level 1. There’s pros and cons everywhere but if you embrace the city, you’ll end up loving it

To me Richmond art museum is one of the best on the east coast considering Richmond isn't a huge city.

I've live in Europe..Asia and been around the world and I will tell you that Richmond VA is one of the most beautiful cities that I have seen. It's like a giant museum.

there are so many awesome hidden spots. I'm a teenager whos lived here all my life and yet me and my friends can still go out and explore the city for a day and find new things

My favorite city. Love the trails, Maymont, the gardens and the wonderful views over the James River. So many things to do too. Great place for the active I must add.

I visited Richmond recently and to my surprise is a really beautiful city very well maintained and with a lot to enjoy. I'm planning to go back soon and stay longer so I can get to know better this Virginian Jewel.

I love Richmond.

Cool video. The James River Parks System is the best part, you should have touched on it!

My hometown, my REAL home, I remember it all, living right by carrytown and VMFA, my friends and I would walk all the way down to carry town and ball out, the we would go to VMFA, then to the park, then to downtown, I remember it all, looking back at anything has never been so depressing, now I'm in Broward County in FL

Wow! Completely enjoyed your presentation style! Great job with this video guide!

I know everything cannot fit into a short video about a great city but I advise anyone to skip Quirk and go to Maymont. I would even rather sleep there than to pay for Quirk.

If you love a great historic city with something cool on just about every corner, Richmond is your city.

Incredibly well produced

for all the haters...everywhere has bad and good areas. if you let the bad overshadow the good in life. then all you'll ever see is the four walls inside your on backyard, but if that's what makes you happy, then so be it. to those that want more in life...I say here...here!

I live outside of Richmond and i would advise you to go to the hard shell seafood restaurant and if you like sushi, akida or sticky rice

Now i know what is the reason my family named me Richmond.

Man you're awesome, great video! I just recently 'discovered' Richmond is such an awesome place!

Born in Richmond raised there its the best place I have ever been because I'm used to it I've gone to Maryland but not stay there for a couple of days but I did stay a couple of days in North Carolina

Eric, I came to learn more about Richmond but got subscribed to your channel instead. I love your humor!

Richmond city is my town l love it.

The production on this video seems like it should be on the Travel Channel! Well done!

We love our city! This was awesome Erik!

Hollywood cemetery is beautiful it overlooks Belle Isle.

This is what the nerds in richmond do hang out with this geezer

Home of the legendary GWAR!

I love Richmond!!

Stay out of Northside, anywhere ending in “court”, East End and Jeff Davis/Oak Grove

Great video

Mannn, your mom is Gorgeous : ) !!! Hi Eric's Mom ;-) I like the way you present your videos, Sir, very relaxing and you have a great sense of humour. Cheers!

I love it here but I must admit I haven't taken advantage of the breweries yet. I'm gonna have to change that.

Don't leave your credit card at Triple Crossing! Their security sucks. Mine was given away to someone else by the bartender and used not only in the Brewery, but around town before I even closed my tab .. No apology from them either.

I love Virginia coming your way 2020 thank you

Awesome video!

uh. prolly should mention that kings dominion is like right there also.

Nice.

Hey that's my city

I'm in CA and have a job interview via phone tomorrow... I think I'll decline, lol

good presentation.

The Art Museum is open 365 days? I'm just lost that they're open on holidays. ..no off days?

Welcome to Richmond, Virginia, owned and operated by the N double-A CP.

Richmond was always cool I miss the old gritty days a bit though seems a bit more hipster and pretentious these days. I no longer live there though so what do I know life took me out west to Denver Colorado and I have never looked back

Preciosa la antigua capital confederada.

This was cool

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I live there.

It’s funny how u don’t talk about the history of the confederacy

Visit the plantations in Charles city

Lived here for 9 years. No newcomer can tell me it's shit 👌 nice vid

I was hit on by a homeless guy here. I'm a dude.

It got cool while I wasn't looking? I live here and it still hasn't gotten any cooler.

I’m in Richmond 🤪🤪

Every city has its good and bad, but without even a passing reference to Richmond's history this video seems like a whitewash and deliberately ignoring the past. It's about desperately trying to seem cool and hip. Erik mentioned the Virginia Capital trail but there's no mention of the Richmond Slave Trail or other parts of the city's history. Learn from history and don't ignore it in order to hopefully avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

What are the people like? I’m from nyc I like real and direct lol

Yes, good ole RVA...nothing quite like those never-ending toll booths where you continually pay for roads strewn with potholes. Many people in this city are rude & snobby, and the crime rate is high. Even with all the revitalization, this city will always feel "tired & old". Richmond has all but lost most of her southern charm, so don't blame that on the past being the Capital of the Confederacy...blame it on the ever-encroaching DC influence with corrupt politics. So if you are ever feeling dismal & depressed in Richmond, do what many Virginians do - flee to the Outer Banks for a getaway. Thank goodness for North & South Carolina...you know...where all Virginians go for GOOD bbq & GOOD beaches.....

what about rogue lineage

What about Richmond international raceway...

America's first permanent colony was St. Augustine, Fla.

the big city

Richmond, Virginia has always been an amazing, cool city I don't know where this guy has been. Your corny video inspired many trolls I can see to be hateful to the city.

I’m thinking about moving here from the west coast. Can any of the locals give me an honest opinion of the place? Overall is there a lot of crime and is it rundown? Is there lots to do and places to eat? It looks affordable which is nice. In some ways it kind of seems to remind me of Portland, OR which is where I’m from so that’s cool.

We also loved Carytown and the Virginia Capital Trail. Here was our 7-minute summary of our month-long stay in Richmond. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n3wDXRhUTfk.html

Barely showed any of the row housing that makes Richmond what it is.

BUT NO COLISEUM !!! That's why he didn't mention it come on Richmond ?

Hi richmond from srilanka im coming 🤗

City of richmond in 3 minutes. Go to a port a potty at a concert. City hall, look inside the toilet and take a deep breath.

ahahh eric mention all of the shootings .. be honest ..

Lots of homeless people..School system is a joke..Begging bums on every corner.I move in February😘

Its a shame that all the history is gone (all the statues) because of 1 man going to prison 8 time and putting a gun to a pregnant women but no one says anything about that VERY SAD but the City politicians need the votes

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To much of hype, Looks dull

Man great marketing video best bunch of lies I ever heard about Richmond lol

Grace Street

If you're looking for fun, come to Rio de Janeiro!! You'll have fun practising the "real life paintball"!! The only one request is: bring your AR-15 rifle, and much courage!!

hahaha 1:16-1:22 hahahahah !

How much did Quirk pay you to plug their crappy hotel?

I was born in Richmond...... This yakub is lying dont move there

Richmond is a Southern city.

I read in a comment that Richmond isn't big.. what that said . this really shows the ignorance of some. A place like say oklahoma city has maybe one or two large buildings and that makes it huge, not, yet Richmond is actually bigger in gurth and things to do. Wow

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Get rid of the Confederate statues and more people will come

TALIBAN

Richmond is not that fun

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