Central Virginia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Central Virginia
Central Virginia
Central Virginia
Richmond which includes outdoor art and art as well as children

Where to stay in Central Virginia

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Downtown Richmond

4/5(13 area reviews)

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 Capitol Square.

Downtown Richmond
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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.

Short Pump
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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.

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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.

Fan District
Charlottesville featuring landscape views, tranquil scenes and farmland

North Downtown

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting North Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Court Square and Paramount Theater.

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Blackwell

When in Blackwell, you can plan a visit to Belle Isle and James River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Blackwell
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿9,255 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
฿9,255
฿10,761 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
The Jefferson Hotel is outstanding. But at Christmas time, the food service options for guests are terrible. The lunch service and evening dining service options were not available during our three day stay. Reservations had been fully booked, "for the last six months" and the hotel did not provide ...

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
Regency Inn Richmond

Regency Inn Richmond

2 out of 5
1500 Eastridge Road Richmond VA
The price is ฿1,976 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
฿1,976
฿2,298 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,147 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Regency Inn Richmond
English Inn of Charlottesville

English Inn of Charlottesville

3 out of 5
2000 Morton Drive Charlottesville VA
The price is ฿2,736 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,736
฿3,234 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlottesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,690 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

English Inn of Charlottesville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Placemakr Marymount Ballston

Placemakr Marymount Ballston

4 out of 5
1008 N Glebe Rd Arlington VA
Stay at this aparthotel in Arlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (694 reviews)
Yes everything was perfect and will like to bring my family back

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Placemakr Marymount Ballston
King’s Creek Resort by Spinnaker

King’s Creek Resort by Spinnaker

4.5 out of 5
191 Cottage Cove Lane Williamsburg VA
Stay at this luxury condo in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (124 reviews)
Great!!!

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

King’s Creek Resort by Spinnaker
The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort

The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort

3 out of 5
424 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
Stay at this aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,456 reviews)
The heater was not working, maintenance came super quick, fixed it...came back to check it was working..such a nice guy!!!

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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