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Glide through Richmond’s storied hillside cemetery on a two-hour Segway tour that combines easy riding with local history and river views. Learn about notable burials, Victorian memorial art and the cemetery’s landscape while enjoying accessible, guided exploration.
Glide through Richmond’s storied hillside cemetery on a two-hour Segway tour that combines easy riding with local history and river views. Learn about notable burials, Victorian memorial art and the cemetery’s landscape while enjoying accessible, guided exploration.
A quiet gate opens onto rolling graves and oak-shaded lanes; the hum of a Segway replaces the city’s distant traffic as the group moves downhill toward a James River overlook. On this two-hour circuit riders glide past obelisks, ornate mausoleums and open lawns, the guide pairing easy machine handling with stories written in stone.
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Operated by RVA on Wheels · Richmond, Virginia
A quiet gate opens onto rolling graves and oak-shaded lanes; the hum of a Segway replaces the city’s distant traffic as the group moves downhill toward a James River overlook. On this two-hour circuit riders glide past obelisks, ornate mausoleums and open lawns, the guide pairing easy machine handling with stories written in stone.
Hollywood Cemetery began in the mid-19th century as a Victorian garden cemetery carved into Richmond’s bluff. Its granite and marble markers trace local industry, Civil War memory and civic life; visitors encounter the graves of notable Virginians, gilded Victorian statuary and panoramic views of the river and city skyline. The bedrock here is Piedmont metamorphics overlain by soil that feeds mature oaks and specimen magnolias, creating shaded corridors that make summer rides pleasant and autumn colors striking.
Culturally the cemetery doubles as an outdoor museum—Richmonders come to walk, remember and film scenes; the site’s layout reflects 19th-century cemetery design, prioritizing landscape and contemplative viewpoints. Guides typically highlight figures tied to Virginia’s past and point out architectural details in headstones and crypts.
Practical guidance: arrive 15–30 minutes early for a safety briefing and helmet fitting, wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable layers, and carry water in a small pack. Tours are beginner-friendly but require steady standing and attention while mounting or descending slopes. Expect several short slopes and narrow paved lanes; remain on the Segway unless instructed to dismount. Respect cemetery rules—stay on permitted routes, keep voices low, and avoid touching monuments. This is an accessible, low-impact way to see Richmond’s history from a moving vantage point.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most people who can stand unaided for 2 hours and follow basic balance instructions.
No—tours include a safety briefing and practice; guides keep speeds moderate and assist first-time riders.
Minimum age is 14; younger riders must meet height/weight limits set by the operator and be able to balance.
Small daypacks and hip packs are fine; large bags may be discouraged for balance and comfort.
Tours may run in light rain but can be canceled for heavy rain or unsafe conditions; check cancellation policy and plan layers.
Established in the mid-19th century as a Victorian garden cemetery, Hollywood Cemetery holds the graves of notable Virginians and was laid out to emphasize landscape and viewpoints.
The cemetery is a protected historic landscape—visitors should stay on paths, avoid disturbing plantings and follow site rules to protect fragile stonework and habitats.
RVA on Wheels operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A quiet gate opens onto rolling graves and oak-shaded lanes; the hum of a Segway replaces the city’s distant traffic as the group moves downhill toward a James River overlook. On this two-hour circuit riders glide past obelisks, ornate mausoleums and open lawns, the guide pairing easy machine handling with stories written in stone.
A quiet gate opens onto rolling graves and oak-shaded lanes; the hum of a Segway replaces the city’s distant traffic as the group moves downhill toward a James River overlook. On this two-hour circuit riders glide past obelisks, ornate mausoleums and open lawns, the guide pairing easy machine handling with stories written in stone.
Hollywood Cemetery began in the mid-19th century as a Victorian garden cemetery carved into Richmond’s bluff. Its granite and marble markers trace local industry, Civil War memory and civic life; visitors encounter the graves of notable Virginians, gilded Victorian statuary and panoramic views of the river and city skyline. The bedrock here is Piedmont metamorphics overlain by soil that feeds mature oaks and specimen magnolias, creating shaded corridors that make summer rides pleasant and autumn colors striking.
Culturally the cemetery doubles as an outdoor museum—Richmonders come to walk, remember and film scenes; the site’s layout reflects 19th-century cemetery design, prioritizing landscape and contemplative viewpoints. Guides typically highlight figures tied to Virginia’s past and point out architectural details in headstones and crypts.
Practical guidance: arrive 15–30 minutes early for a safety briefing and helmet fitting, wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable layers, and carry water in a small pack. Tours are beginner-friendly but require steady standing and attention while mounting or descending slopes. Expect several short slopes and narrow paved lanes; remain on the Segway unless instructed to dismount. Respect cemetery rules—stay on permitted routes, keep voices low, and avoid touching monuments. This is an accessible, low-impact way to see Richmond’s history from a moving vantage point.