Fairmount Travel Guide
Richmond
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 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.
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.
Altria Theater
Enjoy a show at Altria Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
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.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
This museum houses Russian jewels, impressionist masters and ancient relics in its vast and varied collection.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Fairmount
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
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Room is gorgeous and the staff are incredible!! If I could give this hotel 10 stars, I would, but I can’t so please just imagine I have. Carly, at the reception desk, was absolutely fantastic, greeted me with a warm smile, and chatted with me for a bit about my travels (and how it’s my first ever ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Regency Inn Richmond
Room is always clean and the staff is the best!
Reviewed on 17 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
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
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.
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 Virginia Governor's Mansion.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum and Canal Walk.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
