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MaymontvsThe Valentine
Maymont and The Valentine are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Maymont is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Valentine. Maymont comes in at #5 in Richmond with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Maymont
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U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA 23220
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Fodor's "Explore the lavish Maymont House museum, a carriage collection, and elaborate Italian and Japanese gardens." Full review
Lonely Planet "The most visited attraction in Richmond." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Topping bluffs above the James River, the former estate of the late-19C railroad magnate James Dooley and his wife Sallie May Dooley has become an urban showpiece." Full review
Afar Magazine "The romantic Italian garden has arbors and fountains aplenty amid the rows and rows of brightly colored flowers. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Great Bamboo gardens in Maymont Park, Richmond, VA. I took some dear friends to Maymont when they visited Richmond." Full review
Afar Magazine " A wonderful park with different segments- a historic mansion (available to tour), European gardens, walking paths, animals to see, and my favorite, the serene Japanese gardens." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"This 100-acre property is one of the top activities for Richmond travelers. " Full review
Frommer's "Romanesque Revival-style mansion surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds." Full review
The Valentine Frommer's Fodor's Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219
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Frommer's "Highlights include spectacular wall paintings, perhaps the rarest and most complete set in the nation." Full review
Fodor's "For more than 100 years, the Valentine Richmond History Center, established in 1898, has celebrated one of America's most historic cities." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Adjacent to the Valentine Richmond History Center, Wickham House was home of prominent attorney John Wickham and his family from 1812 to 1854." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The museum uses Richmond history to explore changing social themes in the fabric of American life through its exhibits." Full review
