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

฿1,476
per adult
Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,476
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

฿984
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

฿344
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

฿682
per adult
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

฿797
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 ฿5,430 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,430
฿6,315 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ฿5,968 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,968
฿6,939 total
11 Oct - 12 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"There was no parking available. I had to pay for parking in the parking lot across the street."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,885 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,885
฿5,680 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿10,496 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿10,496
฿12,205 total
4 Oct - 5 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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this historical residence"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG

3 out of 5
8008 W. Broad St Richmond VA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,432 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,432
฿3,991 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 Bowlero ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (655 reviews)
"Very clean. Fantastic staff at check in. Disappointed there was not a hot tub. Location was next to a night club."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is ฿6,298 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,298
฿7,323 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
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 Canal Walk or Virginia State Capitol.

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 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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