There are several areas in Downtown Richmond, including Shockoe Bottom, Shockoe Slip, the River District, Belle Isle, Monroe Ward, Manchester Jackson Ward, Main Street, Court End, Tobacco Row, and the Canal Walk. edit

Belle Isle is a small (54 acre) island in the James River in Richmond, Virginia in the United States. Belle Isle is owned by the city of Richmond, and has been designated a city park. It is accessible to pedestrian and bicycle traffic via a suspension footbridge. From Belle Isle, one can see Hollywood Cemetery, the old Tredegar Iron Works, and Richmond City's skyline. Belle Isle has many bike trails around the island, and has a small cliff used for rock climbing instruction. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Downtown Richmond refers to a business area in Richmond, Virginia. ... (External links for some of the following areas can be found at [1] ) // Carver The Carver neighborhood, also called Sheep Hill, lies north of Broad Street (Richmond, Virginia) to the west of Jackson Ward and downtown Richmond. ... (External links for some of the following areas can be found at [1] ) // Carver The Carver neighborhood, also called Sheep Hill, lies north of Broad Street (Richmond, Virginia) to the west of Jackson Ward and downtown Richmond. ... This article is about the various neighborhoods in the Greater Richmond, Virginia area. ... Factories at Manchester, Virginia, looking across James River, circa 1865 Manchester, Virginia was an independent city in Virginia in the United States. ... Jackson Ward is an historically African-American neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia. ... Court End is a neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia that sits to the north of the state capitol and East Broad Street. ... Tobacco Row warehouses in Richmond, Virginia, circa 1939 Tobacco Row is a collection of tobacco warehouses and cigarette factories in Richmond, Virginia adjacent to the James River and Kanawha Canal near its eastern terminus at the head of navigation of the James River. ... Canal Walk is a 125 000 m² shopping centre in Cape Town, South Africa, built around a series of canals. ... The James River at Cartersville The James River in the U.S. state of Virginia is 547. ... Nickname: Motto: Sic Itur Ad Astra (Thus do we reach the stars) Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: , Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Government  - Mayor L. Douglas Wilder (I) Area  - City 62. ... A suspension bridge is a type of bridge that has been created since ancient times as early as 100 AD. Simple suspension bridges, for use by pedestrians and livestock, are still constructed, based upon the ancient Inca rope bridge. ... ... A view of Hollywood Cemetery and Presidents Circle Hollywood Cemetery is a large, sprawling cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, characterized by rolling hills and winding paths overlooking the James River. ... Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond, Virginia, USA, photograph by Alexander Gardener Tredegar Iron Works is a historic iron foundry in Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. ... A skyline is best described as the overall or partial view of a silhouette of a citys tall buildings and structures consisting of many skyscrapers in front of the sky in the background. ... Climbers on Valkyrie at the Roaches. ...

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Wildlife

Herons fishing in the rapids. A view from the northern bank of Belle Isle, across the James River, to the bluffs of Hollywood Cemetery.

Belle Isle offers Richmonders the opportunity to view wildlife in its natural habitat, at a location only a few minutes from the heart of the city. Songbirds, ducks and blue herons are a common sight. Squirrels, small amphibians, and reptiles also inhabit the island. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (538x717, 391 KB)View from north shore of belle isle, Richmond, VA. image by Gabriel Snyder, 2005 I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (538x717, 391 KB)View from north shore of belle isle, Richmond, VA. image by Gabriel Snyder, 2005 I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...

Historical note

Belle Isle was the site of a Civil War prison camp. A list of prisoners who died at Belle Isle is available.

Recreation

Belle Isle is a great place for people with a love for the outdoors. Popular activities of adults and youths alike include: walking the trails, swimming in the James River, sunbathing, birdwatching, and kayaking in the James. The island also offers many old and ruined buildings, among other run-down sites along the trails. The James River at Cartersville The James River in the U.S. state of Virginia is 547. ...

Because it contains many trees and is remote from constant human presence, the island is home to some animal wildlife, an uncommon presence within the city's borders.

Pets

Dogs are permitted on Belle Isle, though they must be kept on leashes no longer than six feet in length. There are a few designated areas for pet waste in small sandboxes.