Virginia Union Travel Guide

Richmond

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Stay near popular Virginia Union attractions

Virginia Union University

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Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Virginia Union University during your trip to Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
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Things to do

Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,476
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
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
Picture 2 for Activity Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

฿984
per adult
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
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 Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian

Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian

฿1,476
per adult
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
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
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Where to stay in Virginia Union

Find the best Virginia Union areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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