Downtown Richmond Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Richmond
Popular places to visit
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.
The National
Get tickets for a show at The National, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Shockoe Slip
You can learn about the history of Richmond when you stop by Shockoe Slip. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Capitol Square
You can take time to visit Capitol Square during your travels to Richmond. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Canal Walk
Learn about the local history of Richmond when you take a trip to Canal Walk. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Richmond Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
"Gods location. Very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
"Although this hotel is located just a short distance from the Richmond Convention Center, the complimentary shuttle service made getting around incredibly convenient. Communication with the shuttle driver was seamless, and the hotel staff provided outstanding customer service throughout my stay. ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
"It’s just very unusual hotel because of its original build in the 1800s which I went to a college in Bristol Virginia that was built 11 years before this hotel and I actually met a person there staying there that was from BRISTOLL Virginia. Also in their family reunion, someone was from Hawaii and ..."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
The Commonwealth
"Great location. Comfortable room."
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Quirk Hotel Richmond
"Just a lovely experience"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Linden Row Inn
"I Really enjoyed this beautiful old historic Inn! Everything was well maintained. The amenities were good and everything worked properly. The staff was quite helpful with directions and restaurant Recommendations. The bed was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Richmond
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
