Lakeside Travel Guide
Richmond
Visit Lakeside
Popular places to visit
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
Kings Dominion
Enjoy the excitement at Kings Dominion and see why this is a favourite theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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.
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.
Maymont Park
This grand estate is a family favorite with a petting zoo, native wildlife and a preserved 19th-century mansion.
Things to do
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
Top hotels in Lakeside
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
"Needs to be updated"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
"One of the best hotels I have every stayed in!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
"The night we arrived, another couple was given the same room and keys. I then noticed black mold on the shower curtain. The room I paid for was a deluxe room with king size bed. I was given a room with a queen bed. It took approx 2 hours before a correct room was provided. They put a clean shower ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
"Excellent hotel!! amazing breakfast!!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
"The room, though small, was clean, the bed comfortable. The staff members were polite. There was plenty of parking. The food options were a few minutes drive away. My only problem was the "hot" water for the shower. I was on the 4th floor; it took several minutes for the water to go from cold to ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
The Commonwealth
"Great location!!! Clean, very convenient valet parking, great restaurant. Lovely historic building- good value- I would stay again."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Lakeside
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 Capitol Square.
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.
Tuckahoe
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in Tuckahoe. You might want to make time for a stop at James River or Regency Square Mall.
