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

9.0/5 (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$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

AU$45
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$15
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

AU$77
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
Stories at the Jefferson Hotel

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

AU$38
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Burger eating elephant, by ARYZ

Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks

AU$28
per adult
Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks
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Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is AU$261 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$261
21 July - 22 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,399 reviews)
"Location is great. Rooftop bar was closed during my stay and I wonder if they don’t open it in late JUNE, then when do they open their rooftop bar. Overall, not bad. Richmond is such a sleepy town though."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is AU$282 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$282
30 June - 1 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,468 reviews)
"Very clean hotel. I loved that the restaurant and Starbucks was right downstairs which made things very easy."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is AU$497 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$497
1 July - 2 July
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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Outstanding classic hotel. Impeccable service. Gracious hospitality."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth

4 out of 5
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is AU$236 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$236
1 July - 2 July
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! (1,369 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

The Commonwealth
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is AU$236 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$236
29 June - 30 June
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! (2,818 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Studio 6 Richmond Airport

Studio 6 Richmond Airport

2 out of 5
580 Trampton Road Sandston VA
The price is AU$155 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$155
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sandston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Broad Street and White Oak Village are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (790 reviews)
"great customer service"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Studio 6 Richmond Airport
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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 Shockoe Slip or Capitol Square.

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.

Lakeside Travel Guide

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