GWAR, Bruce Springsteen, Aimee Mann, and Tom Robbins spent formative years exploring the residential streets, cobblestoned alleys, hidden parks, and river views that make up the swath of land west of the Capital City's downtown presence. As Virginia Commonwealth University has grown, it's become more and more a part of the surrounding Fan District. The two have housed cultural, gastronomical, and creative forces for years, and their mix of genteel style and gritty energy set the resulting neighborhood apart. Nearby, Hollywood Cemetery brings historic star-power to the area by serving as the resting place of US Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, in addition to offering killer views of Downtown and the James River.
Beautiful co-working done in a beautiful space.
Tucked between Floyd and Grove at Allen and Vine, Paradise Park is a hidden little jumble of geometry. It’s pocket parks like this one that help add a layer of quirk to The Fan, giving children a place to play, adults a place for first dates, and everyone a spot to take a break when the weather’s nice. And even if it’s not, Paradise Park will add a little something colorful to an overcast landscape. Explore colorfully painted triangles, round tunnels, squares, and more.
