Hanover County hugs the northern suburban area of Richmond and offers a quieter place to call home. You can dine at the Historic Hanover Tavern, ride roller coasters at Kings Dominion, indulge in the food at the State Fair, or enjoy a drive along the rolling farmland.
Hanover County provides a tremendous amount of open space. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Hanover for its open farmland, parks, rivers and streams, and equestrian farms. You will often find families on horseback at Washington Lacy Park, dog walkers and mountain bikers at Poor Farm Park, fisherman traversing the South Anna River, and hunting clubs in countless private areas.
Explore the rich history that Hanover has to offer. From the home of Virginia’s first governor in Scotchtown to the expansive Hanover Courthouse Complex that sits across the street from Hanover Tavern that has hosted many historical figures.
One thing is for sure, life moves a little slower in Hanover County, and if you ask the residents, they are perfectly fine with that.