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The longest north south interstate in the US passes through Richmond on its way from Maine to Florida

I-95

100

The Virginia State Capital was moved to Richmond from here in 1779.

Williamsburg

100

Old Pompey is the name of this creature guarding the entrance of a Richmond hotel

Alligator

100

The largest tennis stadium in the world is named after this Richmond born, three time grand slam winner.

Arthur Ashe

100

Is this the real life

Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

200

The highest class of rapids in the James river

Class IV

200

This historical figure, who lived in both locations, links Chesterfield County to Gravesham in Kent and inspired a Disney movie

Pocahontas

200

James Monroe and this other former US president are currently buried in Hollywood Cemetery.

John Tyler

200

This superbowl winning quarterback, currently playing for the Steelers, grew up in Richmond and attended the collegiate school.

Russel Wilson

200

Comin' out of my cage and I've been doin' just fine

Mr Brightside - The Killers

300

The number of stars in the Richmond city flag

9

300

Richmond has a large collection of what famous jeweled object known by names such as Pelican, Rock Crystal, and Peter the Great

Faberge Eggs

300

St Luke Penny Savings bank, the first woman run bank in the US, was chartered by this Richmond native

Maggie Walker

300

This actress, known for her roles in Crazy Rich Asians and Fresh off the Boat, was born and raised in Richmond 

Constance Wu

300

She was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean

You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC

400

Known regionally as the Richmond Highway, this road connects Key West, Florida to Fort Kent, Maine.

Route 1

400

The canned version of this beverage was debuted in Richmond in 1935.

Beer

400

This Richmond venue, formerly known as "The Mosque" has hosted performances by Elvis, Frank Sinatra, and Jimmy Hendrix among others.

The Altria Theatre

400

This musician, performing then as Child and Steel Mill, developed a cult following in Richmond in the late 60's and considered Richmond a second home before gaining national fame.

Bruce Springsteen

400

What you want, baby I got, what you need, do you know I got it?

Respect - Aretha Franklin

500

Richmond is home to the US District Court of Appeals for this circuit. 

Fourth

500

Windhoek is one of Richmond's official sister cities and the capital of this southern African country.

Namibia

500

This Richmond advertising company is famous for creating notable campaigns including "Virginia is for Lovers" and the GEICO gecko. 

The Martin Agency

500

This Richmond born actor is the only person to be nominated for an academy award for acting, directing, writing, and producing in the same film. He did it twice, for "Heaven Can Wait" and again for "Reds".

Warren Beatty

500

Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans, way back up in the woods among the evergreens

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry