Greater Richmond has earned accolades from around the world thanks to our economic diversity, foreign investment strategy and the community’s quality of life.
Business Climate
#1
State to do Business (CNBC, 2024)
#1
Most Climate Resilient City in the U.S. (USA Toady, 2024)
#6
Top Metro by Projects per Capita (Site Selection magazine, 2024)
#8
Best U.S. City for HQ Projects (Site Selection magazine, 2024)
#11
Tech Talent Leaders with a Small Labor Pool (Business Facilities, 2024)
#11
Hottest Job Market in the U.S. (Wall Street Journal, 2024)
Outdoor + Leisure
#1
James River for Best Riverfront Entertainment (River Travel Magazine, 2021)
#4
Best U.S. City for Public Transportation (Consumer Affairs, 2024)
#2
Best City for Cycling in Virginia (People for Bikes, 2020)
Top 6
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens for Best Public Gardens (Birds and Blooms)
#14
Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
#9
Best U.S. City for a Healthy Lifestyle (Coworking Cafe, 2025)
Music, Arts + Culture
#1
25 Most Influential Works of American Protest Art Since WWII (New York Times, 2020)
#1
City with the Best Street Art (Bella Magazine, 2021)
#1
15 Unmissable Black History Museums Across America (Fodor’s, 2020)
#5
Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker (MovieMaker, 2021)
Top 6
Best Places to Find Spectacular Public Art in the U.S. (Travel Awaits, 2021)
#8
VCU Institute for Contemporary Art for “Best New Museums” (USAToday, 2020)
Food + Beverage
#1
Burger City in America (Home Bay, 2023)
#5
Best Beer City in the U.S. (10Best.com, 2024)
#15
Best Foodie City in America (WalletHub, 2023)
#7
The South’s Best Food Cities (Southern Living, 2020)
Top 10
Most Interesting Food Scenes Across the Country (USAToday, 2021)
Top 10
Best Food and Wine Festivals the Southeast Has to Offer (USAToday, 2020)
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