Worth the ride near Richmond, VA

We list 7 places worth riding to around Richmond, VA, across views, food, and coffee.

Views

Virginia State Route 5 (John Tyler Memorial Highway)
Viewpoint
Fifty five miles of Virginia Byway along the James River to Williamsburg, a relaxed run past historic plantations.
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Blue Ridge Parkway at Rockfish Gap
Mountain View
The Virginia gateway to the 469 mile Blue Ridge Parkway, with a 45 mph limit and winding mountain curves.
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Skyline Drive
Viewpoint
Bring the park pass for it, and budget time for stops, since 75 overlooks line the 105 miles.
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Libby Hill Park
Viewpoint
Church Hill park with a well-known James River and Richmond skyline overlook.
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Photo by Ron Cogswell (CC BY 2.0) source

Mama J's Kitchen
Food
Pan fried catfish, candied yams and cobblers before or after the run along the James on Route 5.
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Blanchard's on Broad
Coffee
Free parking and a 7am weekday opening make it an easy first stop before heading out to the country roads.
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Pocahontas State Park
Destination
Virginia's largest state park, a short ride southwest of Richmond with wooded roads along Swift Creek.
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