We took a family adventure down to the Canal Walk for a canal cruise on Mother’s Day.  The weather was perfect and so was the ride, although crowded. It was a sold-out trip, which was both surprising and pleasing at the same time.

We learned tidbits about the history of the canal, Shockoe Bottom, Shockoe Slip, the historic Triple Crossing of train tracks, the Richmond Docks and much more.  The hour-long tour was fun for kids and adults.

Speaking of the Triple Crossing, this (admittedly inferior) photo shows two trains crossing above the canal. A great extra for our money, and we’ve found that for Canal Walk, among it’s many attractions, one of the biggest perks is the constant presence of trains and activity surrounding the area.

Parking can be tough to find, and getting there early is recommended so that you can get your space on the boat.

Phil Riggan
DiscoverRichmond.com

We had relatives visiting from PA several months ago.  We took the Canal Boat ride and thoroughly enjoyed it.  The cost was right on and even though we have lived in Richmond for 18 years, we learned things we didn’t know.  Even our 3 year old enjoyed it.

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