Lakeside Travel Guide

Richmond

A cluster of pink orchids with yellow and purple veins, set against a backdrop of green foliage.
A tranquil pond surrounded by lush greenery, a stone lantern, and a variety of trees including red-leaved ones.
A greenhouse with a variety of orchids and tropical plants.
Purple and white orchids with a blurred green background.
A greenhouse with a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

Stay near popular Lakeside attractions

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (286 reviews)
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
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Things to do

A bus tour of Richmond’s most unusual, unexpected, and humorous stories — history with a twist!

Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus

฿1,489
per adult
Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,489
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Down in the Shokoe Bottom, the most haunted neighborhood with 350+ years of history and hauntings!

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

฿993
per adult
The Haunted History of Richmond tour
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿344
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

฿688
per adult
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

฿893
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Lakeside

The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿9,777 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿9,777
฿11,369 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their reviews. ...
The Jefferson Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is ฿6,576 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿6,576
฿7,646 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Omni Richmond Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,579 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,579
฿5,324 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,428 reviews)
"The Graduate by Hilton is a stunningly beautiful hotel. The room was spotless and smelled clean. The staff were both welcoming and friendly. The parking was easy and affordable although in the evening the parking staff seemed a bit overwhelmed by the high volume of cars needing to be parked. Still, ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is ฿3,932 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,932
฿4,572 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,844 reviews)
"I love the social thing between 5:30 and 7:00 everyday where you can have some free drinks and free food. Get to notice some of the other guests socialize. You're just not sitting in your room. The pool's really nice. The hot tub is absolutely amazing there. The staff was very helpful. Very nice! ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth

4 out of 5
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is ฿5,059 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿5,059
฿5,883 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
The Commonwealth
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA

3 out of 5
8010 W Broad St Richmond VA
The price is ฿3,027 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,027
฿3,520 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA
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Where to stay in Lakeside

Find the best Lakeside areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and a bridge.

Downtown Richmond

Downtown Richmond is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Canal Walk or Virginia State Capitol.

A street view with a prominent clock tower labeled "Short Pump Town Center" and a yield sign.

Short Pump

Short Pump is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Short Pump Town Center, a top place to visit in the area.

A park with a monument, trees, and a clear blue sky.

Fan District

You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Fan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Monument Avenue or Jefferson Davis Monument.

A cityscape with a prominent white building with columns, surrounded by lush green lawns and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

North Chesterfield

While North Chesterfield isn't home to many top sights, Chesterfield Towne Center and River City Sportsplex are some notable places to visit nearby.

A building with a tower, a sign reading "Greater Richmond Convention Center," and a street intersection with traffic lights.

Richmond City Center

While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond CenterStage.

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