Shockoe Bottom Travel Guide
Richmond
Visit Shockoe Bottom
Popular places to visit
Tobacco Row
You can find out about the history of Richmond with a trip to Tobacco Row. Make time to visit the churches and monuments while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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 Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
Top hotels in Shockoe Bottom
Omni Richmond Hotel
Very nice hotel. The room was clean . We will stay again when in Richmond.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Nice place
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
I drove there
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Hotel is located in a great walkable community. The desk staff took about 10 minutes to show up for my check in after another member of staff told them I was waiting. The room was adequate but the topsheets were ripped and the bathroom was not the cleanest. Valet parking through electronic notification ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
A drunk driver literally smashed into a room and caused a huge scene with tons of cops and fire fighters at 11pm + a huge hole in the building and 2 cars nearly totaled also involved in the incident. Rooms were dirty and smlled like smoke, 2/3 of the rooms i had smlled funky too. Honestly a great ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
No trash can in the room, microwave and fridge, but no coffee, NO PHONE
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shockoe Bottom
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
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 Shockoe Slip or Canal Walk.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like White House of the Confederacy and The National.
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.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
