Downtown Richmond Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Virginia State Capitol
Visit the oldest English-speaking Legislature in the U.S. and get a taste of Virginia’s unique history at the State’s government building.
Shockoe Slip
You can learn about the history of Richmond when you stop by Shockoe Slip. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Canal Walk
Learn about the local history of Richmond when you take a trip to Canal Walk. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Capitol Square
You can take time to visit Capitol Square during your travels to Richmond. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Top hotels in Downtown Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel
Beautiful property, staff was very friendly. Food reasonably prices and good flavor.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
The room was clean and has a great view! We were celebrating our friend who was having a baby and they brought us a hand written note and treat to celebrate! So thoughtful!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The staff was wonderful. Chiquita and Khasia in particular were kind and very helpful. All of the staff was attentive. *** The physical property needs some repairs (elevators very slow, halls were poorly painted, the room ceiling and walls were worn).
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Commonwealth
Rooms are very spacious - clean and comfortable beds
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Linden Row Inn
Rooms always clean, comfy beds and love the location
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Berkeley Hotel
It was amazing
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Richmond
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum and Canal Walk.
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like White House of the Confederacy and John Marshall House.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
Belle and Mayo Islands
If you're spending some time in Belle and Mayo Islands, James River and Canal Walk are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Manchester
While visiting Old Town Manchester, you might make a stop by sights like James River and artspace.
Shockoe Bottom
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Shockoe Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Libby Hill Park or Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
