Richmond Bargains

What would you do with 24 hours in the Richmond Region?
If you had only one day to show an out-of-town guest all that the Richmond Region has to offer, what would you do? Where would you go? Can you fully experience Richmond in just one day? Would your guest leave feeling like they know what [...]

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This may be the first year I don’t buy an Entertainment Book. We so rarely go out to eat, go the movies, etc. anymore that I’m not sure the savings justify the cost.
But then again, $13 is pretty cheap.
You can preview discounts from the ‘10 Richmond book here. Coupons are good until 11/1/10.
Here’s how [...]

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Free admission passes to Colonial Williamsburg Active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents enjoy free admission passes Friday through Wednesday, Nov. 6-11. On November 11, 2009 – Colonial Williamsburg honors America’s Veterans with a procession down Duke of Gloucester Street, 4:30 p.m., beginning at the Capitol. The parade culminates in a [...]

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Check out the first annual “Frame for Good” – Local participating framers are offering $1 off custom framing for every can of food you donate, up to $50 off. (Thanks FrameNation)
At Strange’s Garden Center, 1-gallon azaleas are on sale 4 for $9.99.
Get suites at the Linden Row Inn from $143 per room per night (Source: [...]

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In case you haven’t heard, last month a free trolley shuttle service began operating an evening route between Carytown and Shockoe Bottom.
To The Bottom and Back: Our Mission is to provide party goer’s, tourists and local Richmond Residents a way to get To The Bottom and Back!
It has been obvious for a long time [...]

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Adults pay the Kid’s price at Kings Dominion. Every day July 19 through September 12, adults can pay $31.99 per person for entrance into Kings Dominion, a 400 acre amusement park, which includes WaterWorks, a 20-acre waterpark wonderland.

This offer is only available in advance online at kingsdominion.com. You must choose your visit date to purchase [...]

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I look at this list and think the summer isn’t long enough!

Summer Reading programs at local libraries encourage reading with events, rewards, giveaways & more! This year’s theme is “Be Creative”: Richmond City, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Pamunkey Regional (Hanover, Ashland, Goochland), Petersburg (pdf), Colonial Heights
Plus Bookstore Summer Reading Programs at Barnes & Noble, and [...]

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(Photo from Shenandoah NP)
For three weekends this summer, the National Park Service has announced that it will waive entrance fees at over 100 National Parks that usually charge admission.

June 20-21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend)
July 18-19, 2009
August 15-16, 2009
The fee-free Virginia parks:
Appomattox Court [...]

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Spring for the season pass if you anticipate visiting the theme park more than twice this summer.
But for one day’s fun, I’ve compiled a list of Kings Dominion discounts. No matter when you’re going or how much effort you’re willing to make, you don’t need to pay full price ($54.99):

1. The Last-Minute Route: [...]

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With a tot in tow, it’s no longer feasible to jump in and out of the car to browse random yard sales. That’s why I love neighborhood sales! I find a central location and break out the stroller. No wasting gas and time following confusing signs. You’ll find me shopping in the Far West End [...]

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