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Hollywood Cemetery

412 S Cherry at Albemarle St, Richmond, VA
804 648 8501
Ranked #4 of 74 attractions in Richmond
4.5 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries
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Pittsburgh
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Hollywood Cemetery provides a great historical experience. Two American presidents are buried in the cemetery, as well as many other famous people. If you do not have a lot of time, you can drive to various locations to find the gravesites of those that interest you the most as opposed to taking a walking tour. From the cemetery there is... More

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richmond virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This wonderful cemetary has Presidents, Confederate soldiers and other well know Richmonders...The beautiful statues and the park like setting on the James makes this a must stop for visitors

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Powhatan, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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This cemetery is very "park like" and is definitely a destination if you are interested in history.

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Richmond
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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So many spots to visit and in a beautiful location overlooking the James River. Great photo shots particularly in the Fall when leaves are changing.

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Yonkers, New York
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

You can read about history in books. You can watch movies or television shows about historic events. And you can certainly discuss and study history in school. But visiting the places where real historic events took place gives all those dates and facts you learned a mega-dose of reality. That is certainly true in and around Richmond, especially at Hollywood... More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is a must see with many lessons to learn by studying about those who are buried there and their contribution to the history of Virginia and the nation.

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Gava, Spain
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Any history buff would love this place - quiet, peaceful, respectful, HUGE (drive around don't walk), great scavenger hunt for famous people's tombs - I never thought a cemetery would be a good place to visit

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Henrico, Virginia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Very pretty place. Lots of historical people buried there including Jefferson Davis. Free attraction. BIG attraction. Driving through it is possible. If you have time, walk around and if not just drive. It's a must see for tourists.

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I spent two days exploring and photographing this beautiful location. Statues and landscaping make this a photographer's paradise. History buffs will also be very glad they came. See my website for photos! jamescwilliamsphoto com

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Colonial Heights, Virginia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Do your homework. Get a map. While it is great to ramble around because many graves are so unique, you will want to be sure you see the famous ones too.

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