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Things to do in Ashland
Randolph-Macon College is located in the town of Ashland, Va. just 15 minutes north of Richmond off of Interstate-95. Ashland is a vibrant, nationally recognized community with plenty to offer everyone. Visit any of the links below for more information about what is available for you right outside of your back door as a Randolph-Macon student.
R-MC Calendar of Events
Official Town of Ashland Web Site, including information about upcoming events and the Ashland Farmer's Market
Shopping in Ashland Ashland Coffee and Tea (world-class live music)
James River Cellars Hanover Tavern (theater & entertainment)
Things to Do in Richmond
The city of Richmond, Va. offers exciting and enriching activities for you take part in, including water sports, music events, festivals and more. Visit any of the sites below to get a feel for this great city.
General Richmond Information
Richmond.com Style Weekly Visitor's Site VisitRichmondVa.com Museums
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Science Museum of VirginiaAgecroft Hall Beth AhabahBlack History Museum Children's Museum of Richmond Edgar Allen Poe Museum Museum of the Confederacy Pamunkey Indian Museum Richmond History Center Valentine Richmond History Center and Museum Virginia Holocaust Museum Outdoor/Sports
Maymont Park Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Peak Experiences Indoor Climbing Gym Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball Richmond Riverfront Richmond Sports Backers Events Richmond Volleyball Club Shopping
CarytownStony Point Fashion Park
Short Pump Towne Centre17th Street Farmer's Market Festivals, music venues and more
Arts in the Park Richmond International Raceway Colonial Downs Dogwood Dell First Fridays/Artwalk Innsbrook After Hours Friday's at Sunset Richmond Shakespeare Festival National Folk Festival Jumpin at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond Symphony Theaters
Barksdale Theater Beacon Theater Comedy Sports Firehouse Theater Funny Bone Mystery Dinner TheaterRichmond Shakespeare Festival Richmond Triangle Players Swiftcreek Mill Playhouse Sycamore Rouge Theater IV Children's Theater Dance
Dim Sum Dance Ground Zero Dance All Star Dance Academy Concert Ballet Latin Ballet of Richmond Richmond Ballet Starr Foster Dance Project Something different
All Fired Up Ceramics Richmond Movie Image Coop Boulevard Flower Gardens (pick your own)
Visual Arts Center King's Dominion Theme Park Things to do within two hours north
Within just two hours of Randolph-Macon to the north, students have access to Washington, DC (via the train), Fredericksburg and a host of outdoor activities.
Washington, DC
Washington Nationals Baseball
Washington Redskins Football
Washington Wizards Basketball
Smithsonian Museums
The National Zoo
Don't forget about going one hour south
Explore 400 years of our nation's history at Colonial Williamsburg as well as historic Jamestown and Yorktown.