About Our Area

Colonial Heights, located in southeastern Virginia, has a history dating back to both the American Revolution and Civil War. In addition to its own historical landmarks, restaurants and parks, Colonial Heights is just minutes away from Virginia's capital.

An economically progressive city and Virginia's capital, Richmond offers a wealth of amenities not easily found among other East Coast municipalities.Richmond's complete livability can be measured in numerous ways:

Beautiful neighborhoods with striking architecture
A vast cultural and educational heritage befitting its more than 200,000 citizens
Noted historic prestige tracing back to the early English settlers

Nationally recognized for its vitality and New Economy embrace, the city consistently ranks among "Best Places to Live and Work in America" in several national publications.

Richmond is among a handful of mid-sized cities to offer a flourishing cultural community enhanced by several first-class museums and prominent universities, its own symphony, professional ballet and opera, and numerous theater companies and art galleries.

While offering easy access to the ocean, mountains and Washington, D.C., Richmond features countless pastimes at home. Trendy boutiques and restaurants, numerous sports and entertainment attractions, outdoor pursuits among one of the nation's largest river park systems, and a treasure trove of historic landmarks provide fun times galore.