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Richmond Staples Mill by train

A botanical garden by local ride

Staples Mill Road is in suburban Henrico County. Plan local transportation to the botanical garden and back. Richmond Main Street is a different Amtrak station downtown.

Times to reach each place are planning allowances from the station, not measured routes. Check directions, opening hours and accessibility before you go.

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Places near Richmond Staples Mill station

outdoors · culture

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Explore part of the botanical garden’s outdoor collection, including seasonal plantings and paths around the grounds.

45 min by local transportation each way1h 20m suggested visit

Regular daytime admission is daily, 9 AM–5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, December 24, and December 25. The evening GardenFest program has separate admission.

Arrange local transportation both ways from suburban Staples Mill Road station. Confirm an accessible ride and garden route before travel. The Robins Visitors Center has an accessible drop-off.

Official place information See driving route

Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.

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