More to See in and around Chesterfield County!
Virginia State University
America's first fully state-supported four-year institution of higher
learning for African Americans, Virginia State University is a comprehensive
university and one of two land-grant institutions in Virginia. In its
first academic year, 1883-84, VSU had 126 students and seven faculty,
one building and a $20,000 budget. Today, VSU has more than 4,000 students,
27 undergraduate and 13 graduate degree programs, approximately 200 faculty
members, 50 buildings and an annual budget of more than $50 million. Its
mission is to promote and sustain academic programs that integrate instruction,
research and extension/public service.
Ettrick (804) 524-5000
More than 600 animals are displayed in spacious, naturalistic exhibits.
Giraffe, zebra, gazelles, kangaroos, ostrich, camels, waterfowl, chimpanzees,
tigers (1 white), lions, and a new nocturnal exhibit featuring bats
and sloths, and more than 200 monkeys are just some of the animals currently
at the zoo. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays.
8300 Beaver Bridge Road
(804) 739-5666
Southside Speedway
NASCAR runs every Friday night at the toughest short track in the South.
Races are held from April to September at the one-third mile asphalt
oval track. The track has been in operation for 50 years. Auto racing
at the Southside Speedway is recognized as the longest continuous running
professional sport in the metropolitan Richmond area. The arena seats
about 4,200 fans and features family entertainment.
Genito Road
(804) 763-3567
Golfing - Open to the Public
 Birkdale
8511 Royal Birkdale Dr.
(804) 739-8800
Highlands Golfers’ Club
8136 Highland Glen Dr. (804) 796-4800
Holiday Golf Driving Range
11402 Jefferson Davis Highway
(804) 751-9800
River's Bend Country Club
260 Meadowville Road
(804) 530-1000
Rockwood Golf Park (Driving range)
10239 Hull Street Road
(804) 276-3765
Windy Hills Sports Complex
16500 Midlothian Turnpike
(804) 794-0010
IceZone
Richmond's only year-round indoor ice-skating facility. Public
skate sessions, group and figure skating lessons are available. The forum
also offers hockey and pickup hockey sessions.
636 Johnston Willis Drive
(804) 378-RINK
Theatre
Chesterfield Theatre Co.
Centralia and Shiloh Roads
(804) 748-0698
Swift Creek Mill Playhouse
Rt. 1, Colonial Heights
(804) 748-5203
Where to stay, eat
Chesterfield County has numerous hotels, motels and restaurants that
offer a variety of accommodation styles and menus at price ranges suitable
for all budgets to those looking for more elaborate offerings.
For more information about regional attractions outside of Chesterfield County, log on to visit.richmond.com.
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