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
Picture 4 for Activity Richmond Ghosts: Sinister Scares of Shockoe Bottom Tour

Richmond Ghost Tours: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

฿886
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Richmond Ghost Tours: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Monet Immersive Experience Entry Ticket: Richmond

Monet Immersive Experience Entry Ticket: Richmond

฿1,112
per adult
Monet Immersive Experience Entry Ticket: Richmond
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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 ฿6,117 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,117
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,345 reviews)
"Great shower and subdued lighting"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

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 ฿5,984 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,984
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,003 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 ฿4,886 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,886
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ฿10,525 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿10,525
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff at this hotel is always outstanding. I stay here a few times a year and the friendliness and general warmth of everyone from the front desk staff to the valet is incomparable in the United States."

Reviewed on 16 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
The price is ฿3,442 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿3,442
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 ...
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 ฿6,315 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,315
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,555 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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 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 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 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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