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

฿1,506
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
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 Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

฿1,071
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

฿1,841
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway 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
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Top hotels in Shockoe Slip

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown

3 out of 5
1320 East Cary Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿5,720 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,720
฿6,651 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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
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 ฿5,211 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿5,211
฿6,060 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,389 reviews)
"Nice place!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

The Berkeley Richmond, Outset Collection by Hilton
Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond Downtown

3 out of 5
1320 E Cary St Richmond VA
The price is ฿6,002 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,002
฿6,979 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Broad Street and Richmond ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (273 reviews)
"Clean spacious rooms. Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond Downtown
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿9,920 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿9,920
฿11,535 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing property and staff!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿5,228 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,228
฿6,080 total
2 Aug - 3 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
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is ฿6,019 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,019
฿7,000 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,496 reviews)
"Great service. Great stay. Great food. Great location."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
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Where to stay in Shockoe Slip

Find the best Shockoe Slip areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and a bridge.

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 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.

A park with a monument, trees, and a clear blue sky.

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 Jefferson Davis Monument.

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 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.

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