The '''West End''' is a district within, and west of, the city of Richmond, Virginia and includes both the West End (within city limits) and Far West End/Innsbrook area. The mailing address is either Richmond or Glen Allen, even thought much of it is located in the counties of Henrico and/or Goochland, and not within the boundary of the city. Many major businesses headquartered in the "City of Richmond", like CarMax and Capital One, actually have their headquarters in this area of Virginia. It has become a very busy and vibrant area, with many high end shopping areas and hotels located here. Much of the state's central population comes to this area for its malls and restaurants.
Get in
From the north, the West End is easily reached by Interstate 295, which can be accessed in Northern Henrico County at Exit 84B off of Interstate 95. The city of Richmond is bypassed when using this route. The other way to reach the west end is to take I 95 south from Northern areas and follow it until it splits with Interstate 64 West in the city of Richmond. Exit 180 (Gaskins Road) is a good place to pick up what has become the "second city" in Richmond, with its high end shopping and dining around the Short Pump area.
See
Do
Buy
'''Short Pump Town Center''' West Broad Street at Pump Road in Henrico County.
'''Gayton Crossing Shopping Center''' on Gaskins Rd. at Gayton Rd., also in Henrico County
'''Regency Square Mall''' Located at Parham and Quioccasin Roads in Henrico County
Eat
'''Melting Pot''', 9704 Gayton Rd., (in Cayton Crossing Shopping Center) Phone: ''+1 804'' 741-3120 Fax: ''+1 804'' 741-2781, [http://www.meltingpot.com/Richmond/home.html] Su-Th 5PM-10PM, F-Sa 5PM-12PM. This is fondue restaurant with a great wine list. The food prices are on the high end. On Thursday night there is a wine tasting in the bar area for $10 and you get to sample three different wines and meal purchase is not required. meals $18-$50, fondue $13 plus $6.50 for each additional person.
'''Sakura Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar''', 9008 W. Broad St. Phone: ''+1 804'' 747-6848. They have sushi, habachi grill, and normal menu.
'''Byram's Seafood''', 3215 W. Broad St., Phone: ''+1 804'' 355-9193. Most entrees are under $15.
'''Red, Hot & Blue''', 9502 W. Broad St., Phone: ''+1 804'' 217-7427. This is the BBQ spot. Most entrees are under $10.
'''Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs & BBQ''', 12859 Broad Street Road, Phone ''+1 804'' 784-7200. Best BBQ in town! Virginia State Championship BBQ. Beef Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork. Catering and Private Parties too!
www.GrandpaEddiesBBQ.com.
'''UMI''' 11645 W Broad Street. 804-360-3336. Best sushi in town!
Drink
'''Shula's 2''', 6624 W. Broad St., M-Th 11:30AM-12 Midnight, F-Sa 11:30AM-1AM, Su 11:30AM-11PM This is a sports bar also with about 30 plasma screen HD TV's.
'''Capital Ale House''', 4024-A Cox Rd, Phone: ''+1 804'' 780-2537, Fax: ''+1 804'' 273-1058, [http://innsbrook.capitalalehouse.com] M-F 11AM-1:30AM, Sa-Su 10AM-1:30AM. 75 Beers on draft and over 200 bottled beers. Beer prices can range from $2 to $50.
'''Home Team Grill''', 11351 Nuckols Road (in Twin Hickory Shopping Center), ''+1 804'' 967-9060. Email: mailto:info@hometeamgrill.com [http://www.hometeamgrill.com]
Sleep
'''Sheraton Richmond West''', 6624 W. Broad St., Phone: ''+1 804'' 285-2000
'''Virginia Crossings Resort''', [http://www.virginiacrossingsresort.com/] 1000 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen is 10 miles north of downtown Richmond and only 20 miles from the Richmond International Airport.
Contact
The area code is 804.
You can find free Wi-Fi at Panera Bread locations on Broad St, and at Stony Point and Willow Lawn and at the Capital Ale House on Cox Rd. You can also find Wi-Fi at the Twin Hickory YMCA or any McDonalds.