Downtown Richmond Travel Guide
Richmond
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Popular places to visit
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.
Virginia State Capitol
Visit the oldest English-speaking Legislature in the U.S. and get a taste of Virginia’s unique history at the State’s government building.
Shockoe Slip
You can learn about the history of Richmond when you stop by Shockoe Slip. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Canal Walk
Learn about the local history of Richmond when you take a trip to Canal Walk. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Capitol Square
You can take time to visit Capitol Square during your travels to Richmond. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
You can browse the exhibits at American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Richmond. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Downtown Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel
Very attentive housekeeping services. Friendly folks at the front desk. Good dinner options with Lemaire. The ambiance for the Christmas holidays was amazing.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Omni Richmond Hotel
Helpful staff. Great location. Well appointed room.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Very nice rooms / hallways / common areas; only one of 3 elevators was working and even that was slow - these things happen but those elevators need renovation. Great location.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Commonwealth
Place was great and a perfect spot to walk to our concert at the National.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Berkeley Hotel
Clean. Newly remodeled. Polite staff.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Linden Row Inn
While there is plenty of parking in Richmond, the proper location can be slightly confusing as there are a lot of bike lanes.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Richmond
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum and Canal Walk.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
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.
Shockoe Bottom
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Shockoe Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Libby Hill Park or Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
