Colonial Place Travel Guide
Richmond
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Popular places to visit
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Richmond Convention Center during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
Kings Dominion
Bring your family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your visit to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
University of Richmond
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Richmond during your trip to Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Broad Street
During your trip to Richmond, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Broad Street. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Top hotels in Colonial Place
The Jefferson Hotel
Great hotel ideally located.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Very comfortable hotel with extra perks. Especially love the indoor hot tub.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Staff and room was good. Hot water was luke warm to take a bath.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
Spotless room and attentive staff.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Clean rooms, great staff and easy walking distance to vcu
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
: door was open when we ~ first got to the door and something hard was on the bed at the foot.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Colonial Place
Museum District
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Museum District. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Carytown
If you're spending some time in Carytown, Carytown and Byrd Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but The Diamond and Science Museum of Virginia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Randolph
While there might not be top attractions in Randolph, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Altria Theater and Stuart C. Siegel Center.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
