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Shockoe Bottom District. 13 reviews. #108 of 276 things to do in Richmond. NeighborhoodsHistoric Walking Areas. Write a review. About. Described as "the antithesis" of Shockhoe Slip, Shockhoe Bottom's cheaper prices and edgier commerce draws younger crowds. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
In the shadow of the financial district sits the infamous Shockoe Bottom. It is at the bottom of a long steep hill near the Kinawha Canal. It used to be the rough part of town, filled with sailors, slaves, and the town's rabble. Today it is the hip and trendy part of town where anything goes.
Shockoe Bottom is one of Richmond's oldest and most diverse neighborhoods, with a rich history and a vibrant culture. Explore its historic warehouses, markets, museums, parks, and more in this guide by Venture Richmond.
Feb 25, 2019 · Shockoe Bottom was the second busiest slave market in the US before the Civil War and is now a blighted parking lot in Richmond, Virginia. Learn how local activists and the National Trust are working to preserve its history, memory, and potential as a place of truth and reconciliation.
Jul 30, 2024 · Shockoe Valley has always rested within a floodplain, and Shockoe Bottom hosts the lowest elevation in the entire city. The low point is also the collection point of an 8,000-acre watershed. In 2022, FEMA updated the floodplain mapping nationally as a reaction to changes in rain and weather patterns.
Sep 11, 2023 · Shockoe Bottom is a riverside neighborhood with a rich history of tobacco and slave trade. It offers a variety of housing options, restaurants, shops, cultural events, and proximity to VCU and downtown Richmond.
Shockoe Bottom is one of the oldest and most historic neighborhoods in Richmond, where you can find cobblestones, brownstones and the slave trade. It's also a hub for outdoor adventuring, restaurants, creative businesses and Segway tours.
