Shockoe Slip Travel Guide

Richmond

A cityscape with a river, bridges, and a highway.
A cityscape with modern buildings, a river, and a bridge.
A cozy cafe with wooden interiors and a view of the street outside.
A cozy cafe with wooden beams, a coffee bar, and shelves stocked with pastries and beverages.

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

฿1,502
per adult
Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,502
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

฿1,002
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

฿342
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

฿694
per adult
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

฿901
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Shockoe Slip

The Berkeley Richmond, Outset Collection by Hilton

The Berkeley Richmond, Outset Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
1200 E Cary St Richmond VA
The price is ฿6,324 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿6,324
฿7,354 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Berkeley Richmond, Outset Collection by Hilton
Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown

3 out of 5
1320 East Cary Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿6,032 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿6,032
฿7,014 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown
Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons

Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons

2.5 out of 5
10601 Telegraph Rd Glen Allen VA
The price is ฿2,839 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,839
฿3,301 total
25 Oct - 26 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 helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,638 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons
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 ฿3,469 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,469
฿4,034 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 Regency ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (699 reviews)
"Good ,clean hotel with helpful staff. Sits off their address main road but plenty of safe parking. My one negative is that hotel housekeeping seems to miss the gym area. I like to get 30 mins on the treadmill after driving all day and the gym area felt neglected. Hope the GM keeps an eye on this. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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 ฿10,571 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿10,571
฿12,292 total
25 Oct - 26 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
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is ฿4,295 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿4,295
฿4,994 total
13 Oct - 14 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,875 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
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Where to stay in Shockoe Slip

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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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