Right Around the River Blog

What do you get when you combine the Virginia Capital Trail, a fundraising event and nearly 2,000 cyclists? If you guessed a day full of sweaty spandex, then you're certainly no stranger to events at Rocketts Landing!

Have you dreamed of owning a place near the river but haven't found the right location, yet? As the only riverfront community in Richmond, Virginia, Rocketts Landing residents enjoy many benefits, including living in a stunning home within walking distance to the James River.

Hosting sporting events at Rocketts Landing is always a great time, and our 3rd Annual Collegiate Regatta is gearing up to be a jam-packed day full of rowing excitement. Organized by the VCU Crew Club, the event is Richmond's only collegiate regatta -- and colleges from across Virginia will hit the James River tomorrow, including the College of William & Mary, James Madison University, Liberty University and George Mason University.

After months anxiously awaiting the grand opening of Richmond's newest riverfront restaurant, Conch Republic Rocketts is now open for business at Rocketts Landing. And we couldn't be more pleased!

RVA Fashion Week: Talk about a good time! From sashaying runway models to live music to stylishly dressed guests, RVA Fashion Week events at Rocketts Landing last week was certainly a time to remember.

At Rocketts Landing, we are strong supporters of Richmond's Downtown Master Plan, which outlines a proposal for future city development. So when Rachel Flynn, former director of the Department of Planning and Developmental Review -- who also spearheaded the Plan -- decided to speak at Rocketts Landing and provide updates, we were delighted to host the event.

RVA Fashion Week kicks off on April 2, and at Rocketts Landing, we couldn't be more excited for the fun to begin.

At Rocketts Landing, we never cease to be amazed (and delighted) by the array of restaurants within minutes of our community. While we do have great eats right at our doorsteps, The Boathouse and soon-to-be-opened Conch Republic Rocketts (plus another spot on the horizon, sorry, we can't say too much, yet!), our neighboring district Shockoe Bottom has tons of diverse dining options to choose from -- and they're barely minutes away!

Spring is finally here, and we can't wait to sit on the deck and relax at Rocketts Landing's newest riverfront restaurant Conch Republic Rocketts. A Key West-themed restaurant, Conch Republic will be a casual dining experience with a heavy emphasis on good times -- and they're certainly not waiting around for the fun to begin.

Oh, the upcoming spring season can't arrive soon enough!