Monroe Ward Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Kings Dominion
Bring your family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
Top hotels in Monroe Ward
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Great food, wonderful staff and very well located.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
1) Dodgy area. not sure I would walk the area at night. View from my room looked out on a graffiti covered building across a parking lot. Be prepared for ambulances and sirens blasting at least 2 or 3 times during the night. 2) rooms are all different, but my room was...less than optimal. The bed ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Linden Row Inn
Air conditioner good. Bed creaked so badly we had to put the mattress on the floor to sleep. Flood lights shone through windows with difficulty drawing curtains and blinds inoperable. Bath clean and supplied. Furniture worn and needs repair. Hair dryer very old and weak. Noise from below invaded. ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Quirk Hotel Richmond
Valet parking is difficult and expensive, we couldn’t get the trash taken out, and every 15 minutes or so all night something clanged… so while the hotel is pretty… no real sleep at all.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG
Breakfast was great! Staff were very professional!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
Room was clean and good quality. Staff allowed for an additional hour at check out which was very much appreciated.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monroe Ward
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
Jackson Ward
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Jackson Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Broad Street or Black History Museum.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like White House of the Confederacy and The National.
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 Canal Walk.
