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
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.
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
Omni Richmond Hotel
The pool was not available and the room was not vacuumed.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
We enjoyed our stay. Amenities were great.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Great experience during Christmas time. The hotel was decorated beautifully. Highly suggest making reservations in advance. The room was amazing, loved the tv in the bathroom. The mattress was not comfortable at all, my husband almost resorted to the floor but ended up turning horizontal across the ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
It was great!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
The staff here are really nice, and extremely helpful ,patient, understand and hard working
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Staff were accommodating. Bathroom looks outdated with paints peeling off. WiFi was slow. Probably can use an upgrade with the TV or at least get cable on it. Room looked clean but there were stains on the carpet. Pretty much just a room to sleep in.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but The Diamond and Children's Museum of Richmond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Jefferson Davis Monument.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Tuckahoe
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in Tuckahoe. You might want to make time for a stop at James River or Regency Square Mall.
