Lakeside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
Short Pump Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Short Pump Town Center, a favourite shopping spot in Richmond. 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.
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.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Great property
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
Nice place
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
Amazing stay! Really convenient, went for a conference and they offered free shuttle service that was convenient for my stay! Clean rooms, good staff!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel is hands down our favorite. We drove 3-1/2 hours each way to celebrate our anniversary there. Of course the two shows we took in and the excellent restaurants in town as well as museums make it worth the trip. But the on-site parking and complementary shuttle service to theaters ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Richmond South
Don’t stay here, at least they moved us the front.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Dumbarton
Restaurants and shopping are some things travellers note about Dumbarton. Check out Bowlero West End or Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but Arthur Ashe Athletic Center and The Diamond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Laurel
Shopping and coffee shops are notable features of Laurel. You might consider stopping by Bowlero West End while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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 The Virginia Center for Architecture.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
