Hollywood Cemetery is perhaps the best view of the gorgeous James River and the Richmond skyline. Nothing beats walking around Hollywood Cemetery on a beautiful spring day with your dog and your friends.
Hollywood Cemetery was designed in 1847 in an usual style. They wanted to escape the grid-like shape of most cemeteries and make it seemed more natural and flowing. The winding paths and rolling hills make touring a great way to exercise.
At Hollywood Cemetery you can spot the graves of aristocrats, plantation owners, young children and even a few presidents of the United States. There are a lot of extremely influential citizens buried at this cemetery. James Monroe the fifth President, John Tyler the tenth President, the famous Richmond family - The Valentines, and Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy.
Walking the Hollywood Cemetery is so enjoyable and my group had an excellent time together. To walk around is free and you can stay for as long as you like! While walking we saw runners, joggers, bikers and dog walkers. Such a great and cheap activity to do in Richmond, while getting your fill of the rich history this city has to offer.
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