Swanson Travel Guide
Richmond
Popular places to visit
Short Pump Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Short Pump Town Center, a favourite shopping spot in Richmond. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Top hotels in Swanson
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Absolutely awful experience at the Graduate Richmond, especially for a room that cost over $300 a night. The bathroom was filthy when we arrived — dusty, grimy, and just plain nasty. Conditioner was completely empty. It looked like it hadn’t been properly cleaned in a long time. For the price they ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
Rude unpleasant and poor communication never will I ever
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
Very nice but the internet was offline
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
A wonderful stay at the Jefferson. In a great location, spacious rooms, clean bathrooms.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Everything was fine
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Commonwealth
Excellent location and service.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swanson
Midlothian
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midlothian and surrounding area, you can visit James River and Carytown.
Hollywood Cemetery
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hollywood Cemetery and surrounding area, you can visit James River and Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront.
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.
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.
Bon Air
Visitors to Bon Air enjoy its coffee shops, and if you want to do some exploring, Chesterfield Towne Center is worth a stop.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
