Maymont

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1700 Hampton St
Richmond, VA 23220
Maymont is a 100-acre American estate, an extraordinary gift given to the community by James and Sallie Dooley who lived there from 1893 to 1925. Whether strolling in the gardens, touring the mansion, watching a river otter at play, or petting a goat, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Thembi S.
8/5/2025

I was super impressed with this free green space in Richmond, VA. Maymont came up in a search result for things to do in Richmond and since it was free, I was all about it. That said, I went...

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Lilly B.
7/24/2025

Marymount was a beautiful donation based garden with volunteers about to answer questions or provide details about the gardens. I forgot to grab a map and only saw 1/2 of the place but what I...

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Brina T.
7/3/2025

Maymont Botanical Gardens is truly a hidden gem in Richmond. The gardens are beautifully maintained and offer a peaceful escape with something new to see in every season. From the stunning...

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Lucia B.
6/6/2025

What a gem! We stopped here on our way to Williamsburg and it was the highlight of our trip. I was blown away by the beauty of the grounds. The Japanese garden is absolutely spectacular!! It's a...

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Timmy M.
5/22/2025

Pretty public park. The back story is that this was a large private residence that was donated to the people of Richmond. It has since been enhanced with petting farms, Japanese gardens and...

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