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2201 Shields Lake Dr Richmond, VA 23220(804) 358-7166 |
Description:
Initially owned by the wealthy Dooley family and occupying 100 acres in the heart of the city, the heart of Maymont is the Romanesque mansion completed. Visitors to the home can tour the elaborately decorated and highly stylized building and the many antique pieces of art and furniture contained within, stroll the beautifully sculpted gardens and walkways, visit the children's zoo and learn about the region at the wildlife exhibits and nature center. One of the city's top attractions, the grounds begin on the northern banks of the James River, just a few miles west of the Carytown shopping district.
Hours of Operation:
Visitor Center and Grounds open daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Maymont House, Nature Center and Children's Farm open Tue. - Sun. noon - 5:00 p.m.
Admission Details:
Maymont House $5 suggested donation; Nature Center $4 suggested donation; Children's Farm $2 suggested donation.
Reviews: (1)
Posted 2:27 PM, Jul 6, 2009
Visit it, trust me. You won't regret it. The animals are so cute you'll wanna gobble them up, and the scenery is just beautiful. It's fun for the whole family. 8D
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- Doubletree Hotel Richmond Downtown, 1.7 miles from Maymont
- Holiday Inn Express RICHMOND - DOWNTOWN, 1.8 miles from Maymont
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