Fan District Travel Guide

Richmond

A cityscape with a sunset, featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a wide street layout.
A cityscape with a mix of historic and modern buildings, a prominent red brick building, and a clear sky with scattered clouds.
A modern building with illuminated windows and a sign reading 'Howard Hopper.'
A park with a monument, trees, and a clear blue sky.
A large beige building with columns and a circular brick courtyard.

Stay near popular Fan District attractions

A park with autumn leaves on the ground and trees with orange leaves.
Photo by Brian Beard
Open Photo by Brian Beard

Monument Avenue

8.8/10 (158 reviews)
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Monument Avenue during your visit to Richmond. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
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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

฿1,506
per adult
Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,506
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

฿1,004
per adult
The Haunted History of Richmond tour
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

฿696
per adult
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour
Stories at the Jefferson Hotel

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

฿904
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian

Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian

฿1,506
per adult
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
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Top hotels in Fan District

The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿9,753 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿9,753
฿11,341 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We had wonderful breakfasts delivered to our room each morning. Valet parking service was excellent. The shuttle service was also excellent."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,999 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,999
฿5,813 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,524 reviews)
"The room were very clean and hotel was nice. I did not like paying the 50.00 for parking at the hotel,"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,582 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,582
฿5,327 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is ฿3,934 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,934
฿4,574 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,850 reviews)
"Clean nice place would stay again"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth

4 out of 5
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,890 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿4,890
฿5,686 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
The Commonwealth
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA

3 out of 5
8010 W Broad St Richmond VA
The price is ฿3,006 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,006
฿3,495 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (1,019 reviews)
"A great 3 star hotel with excellent breakfast, great location, clean, big bedroom, good ac, good bathroom It has a pool which I did not use but it look nice."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA
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Where to stay in Fan District

Find the best Fan District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Canal Walk or Virginia State Capitol.

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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.

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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.

A building with a tower, a sign reading "Greater Richmond Convention Center," and a street intersection with traffic lights.

Richmond City Center

While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.

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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