Richmond, California
The Canal Walk stretches 1.25 miles along the James River and Kanawha Canal in downtown Richmond. It connects historic sites, restaurants, and street art.
Historic canal locks; street art murals; Brown's Island; Pipeline Overlook connection; riverboat tours.
Walk or bike along the canal; take a canal boat tour (seasonal); see the murals; access the riverfront restaurants.
Year-round; summer evenings are lively.
Free public access.
Benches, historical markers, nearby dining.
Access the Pipeline Walk from here for a unique view of the river rapids; great starting point for exploring downtown.
Brown's Island; American Civil War Museum; Shockoe Slip.