Blackwell Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
University of Richmond
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Richmond during your trip to Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
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.
Altria Theater
Enjoy a show at Altria Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Blackwell Hotel Deals
The Jefferson Hotel
Everything was amazing!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
The check in process was eaay and pleasant, the snacks provided when we checked in were a welcomed surprise and our room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Staff and room was good. Hot water was luke warm to take a bath.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Clean rooms, great staff and easy walking distance to vcu
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
Great Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackwell
Belle and Mayo Islands
If you're spending some time in Belle and Mayo Islands, James River and Canal Walk are top sights worth seeing.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum and Canal Walk.
Shockoe Bottom
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Shockoe Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead or Libby Hill Park.
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.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
