Maymont, Richmond

Every trip is amazing. It's especially fun when I get to see it through my daughter's eyes. The tulips blooming in the Italian garden were so beautiful. The pansies are a lovely compliment. I took some beautiful pictures. We will be back again of course.

This small historic home is PACKED with artwork. This includes a cathedral sized stained glass window, a swan bed fit for a princess, and huge quantity of custom made furniture and woodwork. The tour is self guided with subtle boxes in each room you can scan with a lanyard they provide to listen to recorded explanations of each room and the art inside. With this system you can explore the house at your own pace. There are also human guide in the entry room who can answer visitor questions. The surrounding gardens feature open fields, a japanese garden, and small zoo you can access for free.