Upper Shockoe Valley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
Top hotels in Upper Shockoe Valley
Omni Richmond Hotel
The room and hotel are clean and in a good location.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Front desk staff were not that friendly. No parking, have to pay for valet. Room was clean but housekeeping could be better.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
This hotel was awesome. Complimentary dinner and breakfast plus a drink card. Definitely worth it. And we’ll be back.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
This property was just breathtaking.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
I love staying at motel 6 the ladies in the office is always so nice
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Best Western PLUS Executive Hotel
The rooms and halls were not very clean. Hair on the shower wall, years worth of dust on the cords right where you lay your head to sleep, trash on floor in halls. Also bad odor in halls.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Shockoe Valley
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like White House of the Confederacy and John Marshall House.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.
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.
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.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
