Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Richmond

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Richmond. This list contains 42 places from Historical landmark category.

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Thomas Fenner House
Historical landmark
5.00 (5 reviews) (~35.43 km from centre)
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Borden Flats Lighthouse
Historical landmark
Still in use today, this red & white lighthouse was built in 1881 & is open for overnight stays.
4.90 (43 reviews) (~48.62 km from centre)
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Groton Monument
Historical landmark
👍👍 I'd say its worth the climb. Not exactly a huge vantage point, but your sense of accomplishment is immeasurable.
4.90 (23 reviews) (~36.19 km from centre)
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Old Norwichtown Cemetery
Historical landmark
4.90 (22 reviews) (~32.8 km from centre)
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Plum Beach Light
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is a cute lighthouse, easily viewed from the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge.
4.90 (14 reviews) (~24.75 km from centre)
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Hog Island Shoal Light
Historical landmark
👍👍 Cool lighthouse
4.90 (8 reviews) (~37.95 km from centre)
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Swan Point Cemetery
Cemetery
👍👍 This is an incredibly beautiful cemetery. It just so happens to be where HP Lovecraft is buried.
4.80 (89 reviews) (~45.86 km from centre)
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Lippitt House Museum
Historical place museum
This lavish 1865 former family home turned museum is an unusually intact example of Victorian decor.
4.80 (64 reviews) (~43.03 km from centre)
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Race Rock Lighthouse
Historical landmark
👍 Great lighthouse that not too many people get to see. Or even know about. I worked on a fishing boat for 10 years and almost every day I would pass by this lighthouse at least twice. Very unique architectural design. It’s a very important navigation point that marks the entrance to Long Island sound...
4.80 (42 reviews) (~41.76 km from centre)
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Warwick Historical Society
Historical society
👍 They don’t have volunteer opportunities for wheelchair-using volunteers. Mostly groundskeeper or other physically-intensive activities.
4.80 (30 reviews) (~36.69 km from centre)
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New London Ledge Lighthouse
Historical landmark
Tours inside a lighthouse & a museum with artifacts about the local waterfront, plus boat tours.
4.80 (28 reviews) (~39.04 km from centre)
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Settlers Rock
Historical landmark
4.80 (22 reviews) (~34.21 km from centre)
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Conimicut Lighthouse
Historical landmark
👍👍 My first time in a decade and I'm living across the street from the park... very nice and relaxing.
4.80 (17 reviews) (~37.17 km from centre)
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Oakland Mill
Historical landmark
👍👍 This location was incredible! You definitely feel like you in a different world. Must see for ur self. It’s on a dead end street so we got lucky with parking but don’t know how well if a lot of people parked there tbh…. Have fun to who else gets to adventure here but plz don’t ruin it for others it’...
4.80 (14 reviews) (~49.71 km from centre)
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Varnum House Museum
History museum
👍👍 Beautiful house and very interesting stories about General Varnum, one of the few active abolitionists of his day. Well worth your time to visit ... as is the related Varnum Armory.
4.80 (13 reviews) (~26.46 km from centre)
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Fort Griswold
Historical landmark
👍 It is one of my favorite places to see the 4th of July fireworks since I was young.
4.80 (8 reviews) (~36.26 km from centre)
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Samuel Huntington Birthplace
Historical landmark
👍👍 An absolutely wonderful place full of history that most people don't know about! We have visited here several times & will definitely be back.
4.80 (5 reviews) (~37.89 km from centre)
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Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum
Museum
Restored 1750 home of the famed portraitist, with exhibits exploring his life & times.
4.70 (121 reviews) (~21.41 km from centre)
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Wickford Village
Historical landmark
👍👍 A small and cute town in Rhode Island. Located on Wickford cove next to a water body and has a lot restaurants with outdoor seating. This place a lot of beautiful home and it's fun to walk around the place. Also, there are a lot of gifts and antique shops which is also fun. For enjoying this town to...
4.70 (109 reviews) (~21.7 km from centre)
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Black Point Ruins
Historical landmark
4.70 (47 reviews) (~23.68 km from centre)
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