I lived in Richmond for about a year and went to Hollywood Cemetery at least 6 times. I loved it. The grounds with all the hills and trees are gorgeous. There are also some great spots here that look over the James River. There are some really big historic figures buried there including Jefferson Davis. If you enjoy historic cemeteries,... more

Beautiful grounds. Make sure you get a map of the famous "citizens" of the cemetary. There are thousands of graves, so it is hard to find the notable sites. There are 2 Presidents buried here plus Jefferson Davis and his family. There is a large monument to the Confederate dead surrounded by 18,000 confederate graves. more

This old and elegant cemetery that sits along the James River is the final resting place of thousands of Civil War Veterans including General George Pickett (of Pickett’s Charge fame) and James Ewell Brown (JEB) Stuart. The Civil War Pyramid Memorial is very unique and is surrounded by the graves of thousands of Confederate Soldiers. Also resting here are several... more

I've loved Hollywood Cemetery since I was a kid, and I continue to go there each year. The visitors' center has many interesting brochures, as well as cemetery maps. The peacefulness inside these gates is indescribable! Along with the gravesites of many famous figures, including presidents, Hollywood Cemetery offers a great view of the river as well. There's no other... more

Quite a place to visit. Visitor Center at the entrance is helpful to find locations of famous people.Some of the "must sees" are:Confederate section, Confederate officer section, gravesites of Jefferson Davis,George Pickett,James Monroe, John Tyler, Jeb Stuart and Gen. James Longstreet's 3 children. The grounds are meticulously cared for and it's fairly easy to get around. more