Living in Richmond, Virginia

Living in the Richmond area keeps you close to practically everything — education, history, culture, nature, sports, entertainment, performing arts and more. It's a wonderful place to raise your children with excellent public and private schools in Richmond and the surrounding counties, from elementary schools to institutions of higher learning, including VCU, VUU and UR. For nature lovers, there's the James River Park System, Maymont and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. There are several sports teams that call Richmond home, including the Richmond Braves baseball team, the Richmond Kickers soccer team and the Renegades hockey team. Delve into the city's rich history at the Valentine Richmond History Center downtown, or stop by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to peruse its collection of both classical and modern art.

However you choose to spend your leisure time, there's lots in town to keep you busy. Just a short drive outside of town are the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, Virginia Beach to the east and the nation's capital to the north, with lots in between to keep daytrippers happy. And because Henrico Doctors' Hospital believes in a healthy balance of work and life for each of its employees, you'll have plenty of time to take advantage of all the region has to offer for your enrichment and enjoyment.

Learn all about life in Richmond:

• Richmond.com – Online portal that links to just about everything you could want to know about Richmond

• RichmondGov.com – The Official Site of the City of Richmond

• Virginia.gov – The Official Site of the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Virginia is For Lovers – Official Site for Vacationing in Virginia

Surrounding counties:

• Henrico County

• Chesterfield County

• Hanover County

• Goochland County