Living in Shockoe Bottom Richmond

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Shockoe Bottom is the 7th most walkable neighborhood in Richmond with 2,367 residents.

Shockoe Bottom is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Church Hill, Union Hill, Chimborazo, Shockoe Slip, Old Town Manchester, Fairmount and Church Hill North.

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Shockoe Bottom is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Daily errands do not require a car in Shockoe Bottom Richmond.

Shockoe Bottom is the 7th most walkable neighborhood in Richmond with a Walk Score of 91.

Find apartments in Richmond's most walkable neighborhoods: Monroe Ward, Jackson Ward and Carytown.

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Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Shockoe Bottom to other Richmond neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
5	Carver	93	-	81	2,734
6	The Fan	93	-	85	13,433
7	Shockoe Bottom	91	-	56	2,367
8	The Museum District	89	-	80	6,800
9	Church Hill	82	-	64	2,701

thumbnail for The Museum of Edgar Allan Poe The Edgar Allan Poe Museum contains manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings of Poe.

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Shockoe Bottom is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Great Shiplock Park

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thumbnail for Shockoe Bottom Shockoe Bottom runs along side of the James River and the Kanawha Canal which means that it also runs along side of the flood wall creating some interesting architectural elements.

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Richmond Farmers Market

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thumbnail for Shockoe Bottom 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.