Maymont, located in good ole' RVA, is not just a great park, but it also contains a lot more history than most people realize! In 1886, James and Sallie Dooley purchased the land, today known as Maymont, to build their mansion and stables on.
Maymont is a 100 acre Victorian Estate that was completed in 1893. During the next three decades that followed, the Dooley family filled the house with expensive treasures from all around the world to reflect their lavish lifestyle. They also tended to the gardens and filled them with expensive flowers.
With no blood relatives to take over the estate, Maymont was given to the city of Richmond to be a museum and public place for Richmonders to visit in 1925.
Today Maymont remains one of the hottest places to go when the weather is nice! Take your dog, take your friends and walk around the beautiful gardens and even visit the petting zoo for children!
My group and I really enjoyed our time there! Laura even got to pet a few dogs which made her jump for joy.
If you ever visit Richmond, Maymont park and Victorian Estate should make the TOP of your list!
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