Swanson Travel Guide
Richmond
Visit Swanson
Things to do

Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

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

Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
Top hotels in Swanson

The Jefferson Hotel
"Amazing property and staff!"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
"The Staff was great - valet team, front desk and counter servers. All were engaging and helpful. The issue we experienced was that only one of the three elevators was operating which resulted in ridiculously long waits. On Friday morning the wait resulted in us being late for an important meeting. ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
"You never felt like you were not part of what was going on. Everyone was kind and helpful. The definition of southern hospitality"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

The Commonwealth
"Place was immaculately clean, easy to get to staff and the staff was fantastic. We would recommend this hotel to anyone who is planning a visit to Richmond, Virginia."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Red Roof Inn Richmond South
Where to stay in Swanson

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 Capitol Square or Canal Walk.

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.

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.

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.

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


















