Monroe Ward Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Short Pump Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Short Pump Town Center, a favourite shopping spot in Richmond. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
Top hotels in Monroe Ward
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
"Staff was great! From the valet to the cleaning team, everyone was helpful! The only thing was this Graduate is a bit run down. Paint splashes on bathroom floor, towels that are a bit old. Elevators broken or scratched up. I have been to the Graduate in other cities and they were a bit more polished ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
"Everything was perfect"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Linden Row Inn
"We loved it here! Beautiful property and extremely kind and helpful staff! We will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Quirk Hotel Richmond
"In general. Nice place. Recommend ceiling fans for the main lobby to move air. Even with air conditioning the lobby was quite warm"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG
"Unfortunately several tries to speak to the front desk yielded only a busy signal, and the housekeeping number never answered. I was trying to have a hair dryer sent to the room since there wasn't one. I did snag a housekeeper in the hallway on my way back from the lobby and success!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
"Like how clean our room was, parking was available no problems. Only thing the front desk evening person could have been a little more pleasant! Morning check person was very friendly."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monroe Ward
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.
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.
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.
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.
