Outdoors Maymont, Richmond
Maymont
An outdoor spot in Maymont, Richmond, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Gilded Age estate on the James River with gardens, wildlife habitats and the Dooley Mansion, decorated for the holidays.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Richmond, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Carytown, 1.2 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Maymont
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Richmond, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Carytown
Nine blocks of independent shops, cafes and the 1928 Byrd Theatre along West Cary Street.
Shopping · 1.2 mi straight-line - 2Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Free-admission art museum with Faberge eggs, American paintings and a large sculpture garden.
Sight · 1.5 mi straight-line - 3The Jefferson Hotel
1895 Beaux-Arts hotel whose marble staircase and stained-glass lobby hold a towering Christmas tree each December.
Stay · 1.9 mi straight-line - 4Mama J's Kitchen
Jackson Ward soul food restaurant known for fried chicken, catfish and candied yams.
Food · 2.2 mi straight-line - 5Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Richmond brewery whose seasonal Gingerbread Stout, brewed with local ginger and honey, arrives each winter.
Drinks · 2.3 mi straight-line - 6Virginia State Capitol
Capitol designed by Thomas Jefferson after a Roman temple, with free guided tours.
Sight · 2.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Maymont is a stop on our Williamsburg & Richmond route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Richmond
Maymont is our only outdoors pick in Richmond; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Richmond guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Richmond run from 44°F in January to 91°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Maymont itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Richmond from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Richmond weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 37.53528, -77.47778
- Destination
- Richmond, Virginia
- Website
- maymont.org
Maymont: quick answers
How much time do you need at Maymont?
Plan on about 2 hours at Maymont. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Maymont?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: The grounds are free; the mansion has a suggested donation.
Is Maymont free?
Yes, we list Maymont as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Maymont?
Maymont appears on Williamsburg & Richmond, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Maymont to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Richmond.
Plan Richmond
- Richmond travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Richmond weather by month
- Williamsburg to Richmond 44 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Richmond
- GardenFest of Lights Activity
- Sub Rosa Bakery Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.