Fairmount Travel Guide

Richmond

Things to do

A bus tour of Richmond’s most unusual, unexpected, and humorous stories — history with a twist!

Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus

฿1,476
per adult
Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,476
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Down in the Shokoe Bottom, the most haunted neighborhood with 350+ years of history and hauntings!

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

฿984
per adult
The Haunted History of Richmond tour
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

฿344
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

฿682
per adult
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

฿797
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Fairmount

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,929 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,929
฿5,732 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,486 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End

Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End

3 out of 5
8008 W. Broad St Richmond VA
The price is ฿3,459 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,459
฿4,022 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Short Pump Town Center and Bowlero ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (682 reviews)
"Room excellent . Plenty of parking and staff overall helpful. Didn’t ask if I was a rewards member which I am and have yet to receive my final bill by email. Breakfast was a little lacking. No decaf coffee (which was a keurig machine ) forgot part of my breakfast, not busy so just lack of attention ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿10,579 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿10,579
฿12,301 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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. ...
The Jefferson Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is ฿6,348 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,348
฿7,381 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Omni Richmond Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is ฿3,996 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,996
฿4,647 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Red Roof Inn Richmond South

Red Roof Inn Richmond South

2 out of 5
4350 Commerce Rd Richmond VA
The price is ฿2,216 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,216
฿2,577 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Red Roof Inn Richmond South
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Where to stay in Fairmount

Find the best Fairmount areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A grand neoclassical building with a central portico, large steps leading up to the entrance, and a circular mosaic at the base.

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.

A street view with a prominent clock tower labeled "Short Pump Town Center" and a yield sign.

Short Pump

Short Pump is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Short Pump Town Center and Short Pump Village while you're in town.

A cityscape with a mix of historic and modern buildings, a prominent red brick building, and a clear sky with scattered clouds.

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 Visual Arts Center of Richmond.

A cityscape with a prominent white building with columns, surrounded by lush green lawns and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

A white bust sculpture in a grassy area with a red-roofed building and a tower in the background.
Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

Museum District

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Museum District. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

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