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By Sheridan Alexander, About.com

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Celebrate Easter Break in Richmond - Virginia

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty with more than 40 acres of spectacular gardens and the mid-Atlantic's only classically styled Conservatory open to the public.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty with more than 40 acres of spectacular gardens and the mid-Atlantic's only classically styled Conservatory open to the public.

Photo Credit: Courtesy Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau

Richmond offers a convenient Virginia location near many popular attractions and several delightful gardens. Kings Dominion is just north of Richmond, while Colonial Williamsburg is about a one hour trip to the southeast.

Easter Events - A few popular Richmond Easter weekend celebrations and traditions are:
  • Family Easter at Maymont
    Maymont's popular annual family Easter celebration includes an Egg-cellent Egg Hunt, bonnet making, storytelling, carriage rides, baby animals, a cake walk, Easter portraits and visits with the Easter Bunny.

  • Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
    Easter weekend activities at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens include special appearances by Peter Rabbit, Saturday storytelling and Kid Quest explorations of the gardens with clues and a prize at the end, Easter Sunday brunch in the Robins Tea House and a concert performed by the Richmond Concert Band, plus more.

  • Easter on Parade
    March 23, 2008 - One of Richmond's most popular annual celebrations, this Easter festival along Monument Avenue brings an array of Easter bonnets plus live music, clowns, crafts, food vendors and more.
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