Looking for things to do in Richmond? Your first stop should be the Visitor Center! Located in the historic Clay Cloyd Salter House (built in 1926 and modeled after a home in Switzerland), the visitor center is stocked with local literature and information about the area's attractions! The staff is always willing to offer local tips, insights and recommendations. Grab a map, plan an itinerary, or grab a t-shirt or postcard to take with you!

Civil War history comes to life at the Battle of Richmond Visitors Center. Located at the site of the second-largest Civil War battle in Kentucky, this small museum features exhibits and videos highlighting this historic event. Take a self-guided tour of the museum (it’s actually a historic home built in 1811) and see military artifacts like Jefferson Davis’s pistol and an old infantry tactics guide. Or, head outside and explore the grounds where informational plaques provide additional insight.

Journey to the past and experience life on the frontier at Fort Boonesborough State Park. A reconstruction of the settlement Daniel Boone established in 1775, this working fort offers visitors a peek into the lives of early Kentucky settlers. Explore log cabins and blockhouses – all furnished with period items, such as beds, cooking tools and clothing. Watch craft demonstrations by costumed artisans. At the on-site Kentucky River Museum, learn about folks who worked the locks and dams.

Make a pit stop at Richmond’s City Hall and check out Squire Boone Rock—a massive slab of limestone that Squire Boone (Daniel Boone’s brother) carved his name into in 1770. Used to communicate with his brother that he’d returned from Virginia, this rock was found and dug up at a nearby farm in the late 1800s. It’s a neat little slice (or should we say slab?) of Richmond history.

Explore an expansive 44-room mansion at the White Hall Historic Site. Built in 1798, this historic site was the former home of notable politicians and writers (like Cassius Clay). Marvel at the Georgian and Italianate-style architecture, from the striking red brick to elongated windows and regal white pillars. Inside, you can explore the many rooms of the house, all furnished with original décor and photographs. You can even see General Green Clay’s sword on display!

Established in 1856, this historic cemetery is not only the largest in the area but also the final resting place of Kentucky politicians Daniel Break and Cassius M. Clay. Wander through the rows of beautifully carved tombstones and mausoleums, pay your respects at the VFW Memorial and check out the graves of Civil War soldiers who died in Richmond.