THE VIRGINIAN GUIDE · 2026

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Special Event Venue / Richmond

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Special Event Venue · Tourist Attraction

A public botanical garden with changing seasonal displays and spaces for special events. It combines a garden visit with opportunities for classes and programs, while its event team handles venue inquiries separately.

Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Special Event Venue, Tourist Attraction

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