Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen is a community of 17,551 people in Henrico County, Virginia.
Why visit Glen Allen
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 94 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Virginia Center 20, Sliding Hill, Walkerton Tavern and Ashland UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Glen Allen
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Glen Allen
Glen Allen is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. The population was 16,187 as of the 2020 Census, up from 14,774 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Glen Allen, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks18
Walkerton Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building in Glen Allen, Virginia
2892 Mountain Road
Ashland UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
United States historic place
Laurel Industrial School Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Meadow Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Virginia Randolph Cottage
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Glen Allen, Virginia, listed on the NRHP in Henrico County
Ashland UDC Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway Marker
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes94
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi
9950 Brook Road, Glen Allen
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
9982 Brook Road, Glen Allen
Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Domoishi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.4 mi
1080 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Hunan Cafe
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.3 mi
9117 Staples Mill Road, Henrico
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Tu off; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Jade Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.1 mi
10180 Lakeridge Parkway, Hanover County
Mo off; Tu-Su 11:00-21:30
O'Charley's
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
9990 Brook Road, Glen Allen
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Plaza Azteca
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
10099 Brook Road, Glen Allen
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Thai Top Ten
Restaurant · Thai · 1.3 mi
9986 Brook Road, Glen Allen
Tu-Fr 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00; Mo off
82 more on the map.
History
Called "Mountain Road Crossing" when rail service began in 1836, the settlement which came to be known as Glen Allen took its name from the homestead of a local landowner, Mrs. Benjamin Allen. Its most noted resident was Captain John Cussons, a native Englishman, Confederate scout, author, and entrepreneur. Cussons made his residence here after the Civil War and founded a successful printing company. Later, he built a fashionable resort hotel adjacent to the railroad tracks, which was known as Forest Lodge.
Glen Allen used to be mostly rural farmland, but it is now a growing suburb of Richmond.
From the History section of Glen Allen, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond/Virginia Center
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1101 Technology Park Drive, Glen Allen
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Glen Allen/Richmond
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
8901 Brook Road
Candlewood Suites Richmond North-Glen Allen
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
10609 Telegraph Road, Glen Allen
Churches and places of worship25
Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Islamic Center of Richmond(Masjid Yusuf)
Place of worship · Sunni · 2.7 mi
8461 Hungary Road, Henrico
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.4 mi
8200 Woodman Road, Richmond
St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church
Church · Russian Orthodox · 2.4 mi
11009 Old Washington Highway
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Advanced Career Education Center At Hermitage
School · 2.9 mi
8301 Hungary Spring Rd, Richmond
Healthcare6
Map of Glen Allen
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ashland Hanover Co Muni Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Henrico County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Laurel 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Lakeside 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Dumbarton 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- East Highland Park 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Richmond 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Bon Air 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Brandermill 18 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Chester 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Colonial Heights 28 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Fredericksburg 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Glen Allen VA, Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glen Allen Baptist Church Cemetery, Packer1028, CC0
- Former Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railway post office on display, Glen Allen, Virginia, Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Udc ashland marker, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meadow Farm, John Musgrove, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Emmanuel Church, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Academy at Virginia Randolph, Packer1028, CC0
- Virginia Randolph Park, Packer1028, CC0
- Greenwood Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Walkerton, John Musgrove, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Laurel District, Jjmusgrove, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wrought iron balusters richmond virginia (2) (5080103742), The Finishing Company Richmond Va from Richmond,Virginia, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Longdale Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Golden delicious, Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rhine wine Spätlese, Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arkansas black apple, Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yellow cornbread, Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RFP No. 904, Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anderson Cemetery, Henrico, Packer1028, CC0
- Hungary Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Packer1028, CC0
- Brookland Middle School, Henrico, Packer1028, CC0
- Virginia Center Stadium 20, Packer1028, CC0
- King Family Cemetery, Hanover, Packer1028, CC0
- 9.24 Philip Moeller 2, Philip Moeller, CC0
- Penthe obliquata 121040733, stephen, CC BY 4.0
- Kretzschmaria deusta 76231576, stephen, CC BY 4.0
- Morchella punctipes 74539567, stephen, CC BY 4.0
- Morchella punctipes 74539539, stephen, CC BY 4.0
- Alliaria petiolata 188637177, stephen, CC BY 4.0
- Lerema accius 92558603, stephen, CC BY 4.0
- Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa 88999071, stephen, CC BY 4.0
- Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa 88999050, stephen, CC BY 4.0
- Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa 88999036, stephen, CC BY 4.0
- Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa 88999089, stephen, CC BY 4.0
- Bazile Family Graveyard at Big Rock, Packer1028, CC0
- Meadow Farm historical marker, Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FrenchHayPlantation, Zeltino, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panicum dichotomiflorum inflorescence (21), stephen, CC BY 4.0
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