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Belle Isle is a 54-acre island in the middle of the James River in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Belle Isle was acquired by William Byrd I in 1676, and it remained in the Byrd family for a century.
What visitors can do at Belle Isle
The island is open at sunrise and closes at sunset. Visitors to Belle Isle have a variety of options to choose from. The island is a great place for people who love the outdoors. There are wooded areas, more than 22 miles of mountain biking trails around the city, historical sites, a small granite wall for rock climbing, and wheelchair-accessible fishing at the quarry pond.…