Phoebe Reid: Neighborhood grill and a great place to partake in events such as the 4th of July Annual Cookout and Halloween costumes contests.

Phoebe Reid: Neighborhood grocery and beer and wine market.

Phoebe Reid: Italian dinner restaurant. Reservations are recommended, reasonable prices.

Phoebe Reid: This neighborhood institution serves a delicious baked spaghetti. Breakfast all day, large beer selection and an old school atmosphere.

Phoebe Reid: A neighborhood tradition. Mexi-Cali cuisine.

Phoebe Reid: This iconic place is the centerpiece of the Museum District. The VMFA, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, was recently completely refurbished and expanded, was one of just a handful of museums worldwide to host Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris in 2011, always has free general admission and offers a variety of classes for children and adults. In addition the museum has a cafe and a restaurant on site and park like grounds with outdoor sculptures and benches.

Phoebe Reid: The grounds of the VMFA include a sculpture garden, outdoor seating and water features.

Phoebe Reid: A nondenominational chapel dating back to just after the Civil War it is now open for tours of the interior.

Phoebe Reid: The Museum District is full of pretty details.

Phoebe Reid: Green space running down the center of Monument Avenue provides a spot for dog walking, jogging, and impromptu picnics.

Phoebe Reid: Offers drop off and self service laundry.

Phoebe Reid: Neighborhood groceries and beer market.

Phoebe Reid: One of the many monuments along Monument Avenue.

Phoebe Reid: The Edgar Allan Poe Museum contains manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings of Poe.

Phoebe Reid: This iconic place built in 1901 but closed to rail service in 1975 is once again a stop on the Amtrak rail line. It's part of the Northeast Regional line which runs from Norfolk, Va. to Boston. In addition to rail service and office space the building is available for private events.

Phoebe Reid: Public art in Shockoe Bottom.

Phoebe Reid: Typical Shockoe Bottom architecture along Main Street.

Phoebe Reid: The Virginia Capital Trail is a 55-mile long, dedicated multi-use trail connecting Richmond and Williamsburg along the historic and beautiful Rt. 5 corridor. Part of it runs through Shockoe Bottom and provides a perfect spot for walking, biking, running and/or jogging.

Phoebe Reid: Richmond Canal Cruises offer 40-minute, historically narrated tour or private charter of the James River and Kanawha Canal along Richmond’s historic Canal Walk.

Phoebe Reid: The Lucky Strike Building and Paul Dipasquale's “Connecticut” statue.

Phoebe Reid: Shockoe Bottom architecture.

Phoebe Reid: An old church building in the Fan.

Phoebe Reid: Baptist church in the Fan.

Phoebe Reid: Richmond's oldest hospital—serving the area since 1877—and a Certified Primary Stroke Care and accredited Chest Pain Center.

Phoebe Reid: This neighborhood elementary school emphasises a creative and innovative approach to teaching.

Phoebe Reid: One of the best sandwich shops around. Sandwiches, salad, cake and pie.

Phoebe Reid: One of the largest historical societies in the country, the VHS has thirteen exhibition galleries.

Phoebe Reid: Serving daily roasted coffee along with bagels, english muffins, smoothies and more.

Phoebe Reid: Walk in, take out and delivery. Serving pizza, calzones, pasta and more.

Phoebe Reid: Classic Greek & Italian restaurant open for lunch and dinner.