Richmond, IN, is more than just a city—it’s a place where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Known for its warm, close-knit community, Richmond is where you’ll find local cafés and diners that feel like home, historic architecture with stories to tell, and friendly faces at every corner. It’s a city of parks and trails perfect for leisurely strolls and family outings, and its vibrant arts scene and cultural heritage create a unique blend of “Hoosier hospitality.” In Richmond, you’re just minutes from everything, with neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle and budget. It’s a city that cherishes its roots, embraces new ideas, and celebrates community spirit. Richmond calls it “Heart of the Midwest.” You’ll call it home.

Located in eastern Indiana along the Ohio border, Richmond is a warm and welcoming city with a strong sense of community pride. Learn the area’s history at the Wayne County Historical Museum, then take a Historic Architecture in Downtown Richmond Walking Tour. Enjoy boating and fishing in Brookville Reservoir, hike the path at Swoveland Nature Preserve, or explore the Cardinal Greenway on foot, skates, or with a free bike rental offered at the trailhead. 

Richmond

Located in eastern Indiana along the Ohio border, Richmond is a warm and welcoming city with a strong sense of community pride. Learn the area’s history at the Wayne County Historical Museum, then take a Historic Architecture in Downtown Richmond Walking Tour. Enjoy boating and fishing in Brookville Reservoir, hike the path at Swoveland Nature Preserve, or explore the Cardinal Greenway on foot, skates, or with a free bike rental offered at the trailhead. Richmond offers a rich cultural scene, with performances by the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Civic Theater, and works by regional artists at the MacDowell Art Gallery. Find trendy fashions at Luxe Lizzie’s Boutique, shop for local, handcrafted items at Halo Homemade, or hunt for treasures in Antique Alley, two trails featuring more than 1,200 antique dealers. Downtown Richmond boasts a wide variety of dining options, including local favorites like The Tin Lizzie Cafe and AJ’s Main Street Diner. Satisfy your sweet tooth with candy, ice cream, and baked goods along the Richmond Chocolate Trail, then top it all off with a locally crafted beverage at the New Boswell Brewery & Tap Room. Richmond celebrates food and community with unique annual events like Potterypallooza, Flavor of Wayne County, and the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Located 42 miles east of Richmond, Dayton International Airport offers direct flights to New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and more.

Located in eastern Indiana along the Ohio border, Richmond is a warm and welcoming city with a strong sense of community pride.

Learn the area’s history at the Wayne County Historical Museum, then take in the historic architecture walking tour in Downtown Richmond. Enjoy boating and fishing in the Middlefork Reservoir, hike the paths at Cope Environmental Center, location of one of only 30 designated Living Building sites in the world, or explore the Cardinal Greenway on foot, skates, or with a free bike rental offered at the trailhead.

Richmond offers a rich cultural scene, with performances by the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Richmond Civic Theater, and works by regional artists at the Richmond Art Museum. Find trendy fashions or handcrafted items at unique boutiques located in various shopping districts across the county as well as in Richmond. Hunt for treasures in Wayne County's Antique Alley featuring several diverse antique dealers located in towns along U.S. 40.

Richmond boasts a wide variety of dining options from a coffee shop and taproom to casual dining, to ethnic favorites such as Thai and Mexican restaurants. Satisfy your sweet tooth with handcrafted candy, freshly made ice cream, and baked goods then top it all off with a locally crafted beverage. Richmond celebrates food and community with unique annual events like Potterypalooza, Flavor of Wayne County, and the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival.

Richmond also presents a vibrant sports scene as it is home to Indiana University East and Earlham College. Nearby Richmond High School is a great place to catch a game as well, one of their venues, the Tiernan Center, is the 4th largest high school gym in the U.S. Professional sports teams such as the Indianapolis Colts and Pacers or Cincinnati's Bengals and Reds are an easy drive away to catch a game.

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Residents enjoy boating and fishing in the Middlefork Reservoir, hiking the paths at Cope Environmental Center, a location of one of only 30 designated Living Building sites in the world, or exploring the Cardinal Greenway on foot, skates, or with a free bike rental offered at the trailhead. Richmond also boasts a wide variety of dining options from a coffee shop and taproom to casual dining, to ethnic favorites such as Thai and Mexican restaurants.  



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Free 1-year membership to co-working space in downtown Richmond

1 month of full membership to the Forest Hills Country Club

Free 1-year membership to the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador Network to help you get connected to locals with similar interests and leadership opportunities

PLUS your choice of one of the following packages:

Arts Package / symphony season tickets, theater season tickets, art museum membership and more

History Package / three local history museum memberships

Outdoor Recreation Package / public golf course and two nature preserve memberships

Fitness Package / pool, gym membership, and race season passes for runners

"I knew it was going to have what I was looking for. Quality of life, opportunities for kids, an opportunity for me as a professional.”

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"If you’re someone who wants to celebrate what you’ve done and be celebrated for what you’ve done, you have a great opportunity here to do that."- Megan Sanders, Richmond Resident

"When people ask us where we're from, I used to say Ohio and he used to say Lawrenceburg or Cincinnati, but now we say Richmond."- Brittany Merk (Richmond Resident)

Dougherty Orchards in Cambridge City, Indiana is just another reason to “FALL” in love with Wayne County, Indiana 

*They have cider slushies, apples, and other orchard essential products for purchase

*They grow 33 varieties of apples, pumpkins, pears, and sunflowers

*They have family activities like a Petty Farm and First Friday Concert Series July-November

Jr & Andra Dougherty Solis own and operate this great community asset that was established in 1883. Dougherty Orchards is actually the oldest family owned apple orchard in the state of Indiana. They have been growing apples for 139 years and creating family memories for generations. 

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"There's so much for kids who are in elementary school and beyond that I think we're really going to enjoy being involved in."- Dr. Jordan Raynor, Richmond Resident

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