The barren apple trees stand in stark contrast to the Fall colors on the mountains of Virginia
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Dramatic Clouds over the Mountains
Bench View – James River Richmond, VA
There aren’t many cities, none in fact, where you can kayak and raft class III and IV rapids in an urban setting. Richmond is the only place in the country where you can run the rapids, pull out and walk to a downtown brewery, bar or restaurant.
A bench view of bridges spanning James River in Richmond, Virginia
Bench View – Shenandoah National Park
Navigating the Rapids
Golden Glow on the River
A Warm Glow over Richmond
A Golden Bridge over James River
The Warmth of a Sunset
Homes with Tradition
Remnants of the Old Style
Jefferson Hotel Opulence
Inside the Jefferson Hotel (Richmond, Virginia), there is a creative (i.e., assortment and range of architectural styles) approach. Every room is awash in light from stained glass windows and surfaces are cloaked in deep colors. The hotel’s two-tiered, 36-step grand staircase is said to have inspired the staircase sequence in the film Gone With The Wind.
Jefferson Hotel Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel is a luxury hotel in Richmond, Virginia, opened in 1895. In 1969, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Designed in the Spanish Baroque Style, patrons have included thirteen United States presidents, writers, and celebrities.
As a centerpiece for the upper lobby, there a life-size image of Thomas Jefferson from Carrara marble.
Under the Bridges
Symmetry of Stair Designs
An Impressive Dome
Going Down the Stairs at the Capitol
Milling Around the Virginia State Capitol
The Virginia State Capitol, which Thomas Jefferson designed with Charles-Louis Clérisseau, was the first Roman Revival building in America and the first American public building in the form of a classic temple. The building was the site of significant events in American history while it was the Virginia State Capitol and in its role as the Capitol of the Confederate States of America from 1861 to 1865.
With the golden rays of the setting sun lighting up the Capitol in Richmond, people mill around to enjoy the evening.