Richmond is a city in Central Indiana. It was founded by Carolina Quakers in 1806. Known as the "cradle of recorded jazz" or formerly as the Rose City for its rose cultivation, it has the honor of having had the first complete high school orchestra in the country and of being the recording center of such greats as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, not to mention a major producer of lawnmowers and school buses. It has also been home to some historical intrigues like Jim Jones and The Wright Brothers.
Get in
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By car
Richmond is accessible by I-70, exits 149, 151, 153, and 156 A&B. Richmond is also accessible by US routes 27, 35, and 40.
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By Rail
The nearest train station is in Connersville. It is served by Amtrak.
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By plane
The closest major airports are in Dayton, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati. There is also a small municipal airport in Richmond, the Richmond Municipal Airport, used for small business flights.
Get around
While Richmond does have a shuttle service called Rose View Transit that goes around downtown Monday-Saturday, having a car would be the best way to explore the city.
See
- A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 starts at 3:08PM local time and lasts 4 min. The chances of a clear sky are 35%. The track of totality is northeast from Mexico and Texas to Illinois, then across Indiana to Ohio and the Canada–New England border.
- Historic National Road Welcome Center, 5701 National Rd. E., +1 765-478-3172.
- Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Ave. & N. "E" Street, +1 765-935-9055.
- Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History, 801 National Road W. Earlham College Campus
- Madonna of the Trail, +1 765-935-8687. Corner of E. Main & 22nd Streets
- Old Richmond Historic District, +1 765-935-8687. South 1st - 6th Streets - South of Main St.,
- Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Pkwy, 39.8234°, -84.9016°, +1 765 966-0256. McGuire Memorial Hall,
- Starr Gennett Historic Site & Gennett Recording Studio Walk of Fame. South First & Main Streets +1 765-962-1511 or +1 765-935-8687
- Indiana Football Hall of Fame, 39.8303°, -84.8906°. 2019-10-04
- Abram Gaar House and Farm, 39.849167°, -84.866667°. Historic mansion that operates as a museum. 2019-10-04
- Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N A St, 39.83089°, -84.88695°, +1 765 962-5756. Tu-F 9:30AM-4PM, Sa Noon-4PM. Repository of artifacts, including 2 of the 3 Egyptian mummies in Indiana. Why not give them back to Egypt? 2021-12-01
- Model T Museum, 309 N 8th St, 39.83292°, -84.8912°, +1 765 488-0026. Th-Su 10AM-4PM. Meep meep. 2021-12-01
Do
Buy
Learn
Richmond has four colleges
In addition to it's colleges, Richmond also has two seminaries located on the Earlham College Campus
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Quality Inn And Conference Center, 5501 National Rd E, 39.83141°, -84.82781°, +1 765 488-0931. Indoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and a hot tub. $48 2021-12-01
- Comfort Inn Richmond I-70, 912 Mendelson Dr, 39.87118°, -84.88992°, +1 765 935-4766. Indoor pool and complimentary breakfast. $60 2021-12-01
- Best Western Classic Inn, 533 W Eaton Pike, 39.83198°, -84.823°, +1 765 939-9500. Same as Comfort Inn really. $67 2021-12-01
- Richmond KOA Holiday, 3101 Cart Rd, 39.87058°, -84.86407°, +1 765 962-1219. Tent/RV sites and camping cabins. 2021-12-01
Connect
Go next
- Dayton is about 60 minutes from Richmond. It is considered the birthplace of aviation and home to many museums
- Indianapolis is about 75 minutes from Richmond. It is the state capital of Indiana and is home to the Indy 500 race track
- Cincinnati is about 90 minutes from Richmond. It is home to the Cincinnati Reds Major League Baseball Team and the Cincinnati Bengals Professional Football Team as well as many museums and attractions
- Columbus is about 120 minutes from Richmond. It is the state capital of Ohio and is home to the Ohio State University