Lakeside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cluster of pink orchids with yellow and purple veins, set against a backdrop of green foliage.
A tranquil pond surrounded by lush greenery, a stone lantern, and a variety of trees including red-leaved ones.
A greenhouse with a variety of orchids and tropical plants.
Purple and white orchids with a blurred green background.
A greenhouse with a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

Stay near popular Lakeside attractions

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (286 reviews)
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
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Activities

Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

AU$65
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

AU$43
per adult
The Haunted History of Richmond tour
Stories at the Jefferson Hotel

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

AU$39
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

AU$46
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Burger eating elephant, by ARYZ

Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks

AU$29
per adult
Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian

Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian

AU$65
per adult
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
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Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals

The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is AU$467 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$467
16 Aug - 17 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. ...
The Jefferson Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is AU$263 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$263
11 Aug - 12 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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$250 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$250
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is AU$232 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$232
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,832 reviews)
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was our first time staying at a Drury, and we were really impressed! The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly, and the evening kickback with complimentary drinks and food was a great surprise. It definitely added a lot of value to our stay. What stood out the most was the management ..."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth

4 out of 5
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is AU$257 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$257
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,364 reviews)
"This is our second time staying at The Commonwealth. Such a beautiful place with spacious rooms, that are quiet and cold(great for hot flashes!) We were in town for a concert around the corner. Perfect spot to walk to the venue."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

The Commonwealth
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA

3 out of 5
8010 W Broad St Richmond VA
The price is AU$172 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$172
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Worst hotel I stayed at ever breakfast was horrible Everyday we had to ask them to fix our room key and the bed was so bad my back killed me"

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA
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Our guide on where to stay in Lakeside

Find the best Lakeside 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 Page Bond Gallery.

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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.

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 CenterStage.

Lakeside Travel Guide

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