{"id":8091,"date":"2023-03-16T15:41:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T19:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/?p=8091"},"modified":"2023-07-11T16:38:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T20:38:29","slug":"follow-the-cobblestone-road-to-richmonds-shockoe-bottom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/follow-the-cobblestone-road-to-richmonds-shockoe-bottom\/","title":{"rendered":"Follow the Cobblestone Road to Richmond\u2019s Shockoe Bottom"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Exploring the Center of Downtown Richmond\u2019s Community and Culture<\/h2>\n<p>As one of the oldest neighborhoods in Richmond, VA, Shockoe Bottom has been a staple in downtown Richmond since the 1800s.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its age and cobblestone streets, Shockoe Bottom continues to be a vibrant neighborhood flowing with culture and life. Many old warehouses and buildings have been turned into apartment complexes and store fronts.<\/p>\n<p>The Shockoe Bottom and Shockoe Slip we all know and love today have many local restaurants, cafes, boutiques, small businesses and more for all to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a deep dive into everything you can experience when you dig into the downtown scene.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Irresistible Eateries<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for a bite to eat? You can for sure find something in Shockoe Bottom. There are tons of refined restaurants and bubbly bistros with mouth-watering food to sink your teeth into. You can find both local mom-and-pop establishments and larger chains serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here are some of our favorites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookbindersrichmond.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bookbinder\u2019s<\/a>: Seafood and steakhouse great for a date night<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakandapplerichmond.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oak &amp; Apple:<\/a> Savory BBQ for your Southern cravings<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulusrichmond.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lulu\u2019s :<\/a> A trend-setting hotspot known for its gourmet brunch<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bottomsuppizza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bottoms Up Pizza:<\/a> Family-friendly pizzeria with specialty pies<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/station2richmond.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Station 2: <\/a>Classic burgers and brews<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theurbanfarmhouse.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Farmhouse Market<\/a>: Fresh, local and organic ingredients<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandstaffandstein.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grandstaff &amp; Stein: <\/a>For your Roaring \u201820s enthusiast<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/havana59.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Havana 59:<\/a> Cuban-inspired cuisine with decor to match<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Weekend Wonders<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for something to do on your time off, RVA\u2019s Shockoe Bottom has plenty of opportunities for you to get out there and explore the area. The cobblestone streets are rich with history and culture \u2013 there are lessons and leisurely activities around every corner.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8093 size-medium alignright lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-sign-along-the-slave-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8093 size-medium alignright lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-sign-along-the-slave-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-sign-along-the-slave-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-sign-along-the-slave-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-sign-along-the-slave-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-sign-along-the-slave.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Spend your day seeing all the city has to offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Museums:<\/strong> Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/poemuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poe Museum<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaholocaust.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Virginia Holocaust Museum<\/a> to learn more about our history.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Richmond Slave Trail:<\/strong> Walk through downtown Richmond, learn about the history of the slave trade and visit local slave market sites.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Kanawha Plaza:<\/strong> Join in on family-friendly community events, or view the fun architecture on your own.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Virginia Capital Trail:<\/strong> Run, walk or bike along the James River. The trail takes you all throughout the city, but you can start the adventure at Shockoe\u2019s access point.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/17thStreetMarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">17th Street Farmers Market:<\/a> <\/strong>Support our Richmond community by visiting and buying from local vendors every weekend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Fun for Over 21<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing as exhilarating as a night out on the town. Shockoe Slip is home to many bars, breweries and nightclubs for those 21 and over. Some establishments have been around for decades \u2013 providing enjoyment for generations of Richmonders.<\/p>\n<p>To name a few:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sineirishpub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sine Irish Pub: <\/a>Authentic Irish Pub that hosts DJs and good times<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srtaphouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Railway Taphouse:<\/a> Pleasant dining, drinking and dancing on the weekends<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thecanalclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canal Club: <\/a>Hole-in-the-wall club known for live entertainment from local bands<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/macspub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McCormack\u2019s Irish Pub:<\/a> A dive bar for the whiskey worshipers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100054334386599\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wonderland: <\/a>A local grunge dive bar where eclectic meets punk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Park and Play While You\u2019re in Richmond, VA<\/h2>\n<p>Whatever the reason why you\u2019re visiting downtown Richmond \u2013 eating brunch with your besties or taking the kids to explore the James River \u2013 don\u2019t let Shockoe slip your mind.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re just going out for a few hours, it\u2019s helpful to know a reliable location to park your car. Every city has its parking problems, and Richmond is no exception. If you want to explore the area but are hesitant with the narrow roads and complicated street parking, CityParking has several lot locations you can try.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2180 alignright lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lot-41-adams-and-grace-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2180 alignright lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lot-41-adams-and-grace-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lot-41-adams-and-grace-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lot-41-adams-and-grace.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/noscript>CityParking\u2019s Shockoe Bottom parking options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lot 801: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/1801+E+Main+St,+Richmond,+VA+23223\/@37.5327684,-77.429826,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b1111e8f128cad:0x90488dd7925269ae!8m2!3d37.5327642!4d-77.4276373!16s%2Fg%2F11c2h09skd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18th &amp; E. Main St.<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lot 160: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/1604+E+Franklin+St,+Richmond,+VA+23219\/@37.5350142,-77.4321917,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b1111f048aae15:0xe51727a92f99ffd7!8m2!3d37.53501!4d-77.427707!16s%2Fg%2F11cs9926hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lovings Parking (1604 E. Franklin St.)<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lot 180: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/207+N+18th+St,+Richmond,+VA+23223\/@37.5348322,-77.4275757,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b1111fc92b9811:0x3ada7a9fea0d3745!8m2!3d37.534828!4d-77.425387!16s%2Fg%2F11c252jsmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18th &amp; East Grace\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lot 127: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/13+S+17th+St,+Richmond,+VA+23223\/@37.5329644,-77.4332698,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b1111ebc4d409b:0xa5940a0b6cd1dbc1!8m2!3d37.5329602!4d-77.4287851!16s%2Fg%2F11td12g6k3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S. 17th St. (13 S. 17th St.)<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lot 141: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/1410+E+Cary+St+Garage\/@37.5345665,-77.4340025,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b111191978c5fd:0xb2c79ea31d9e1142!8m2!3d37.5345623!4d-77.4318138!16s%2Fg%2F11f_p2_l5w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14th &amp; Cary Parking Deck<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lot 15: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/1451+E+Main+St,+Richmond,+VA+23219\/@37.5344653,-77.432862,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b11119285f657d:0xfedcd4501fe43f34!8m2!3d37.5344611!4d-77.4306733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15th &amp; Main St.<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lot 222: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/200+N+17th+St,+Richmond,+VA+23219\/@37.5354348,-77.429125,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b1111fa6c431c7:0x817c1bfc2a122bda!8m2!3d37.5354306!4d-77.4269363!16s%2Fg%2F11cs6zhgtk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">17th St. &amp; Amber<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lot 31: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/1660+Dock+St,+Richmond,+VA+23219\/@37.5324103,-77.432791,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b1111957b6dbc1:0xd6841bcc7c791111!8m2!3d37.5324061!4d-77.4306023!16s%2Fg%2F11cshk408v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cary &amp; Dock, between 15th &amp; 16th<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lot 125: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/1525+Dock+St,+Richmond,+VA+23219\/@37.5319339,-77.4334994,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b111195887f065:0x894d65464e887649!8m2!3d37.5319297!4d-77.4313107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dock Street<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t let crowded streets and parallel parking paranoia make you miss out on exploring Richmond\u2019s oldest, most exciting neighborhood.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-button\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"http:\/\/kwchost.com\/staging-cityparking\/contactless-parking\/\">Download Our Contactless Parking Apps<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the Center of Downtown Richmond\u2019s Community and Culture As one of the oldest neighborhoods in Richmond, VA, Shockoe Bottom has been a staple in downtown Richmond since the 1800s. 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