Downtown Richmond Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Richmond
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Virginia State Capitol
Discover the history of this fascinating state at its very own government building that is alive with art, sitting in the centre of an exciting part of town.
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.
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.
American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
You can browse the exhibits at American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Richmond. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Activities
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Downtown Richmond Hotel Deals
Omni Richmond Hotel
We did not eat breakfast.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
The Jefferson Hotel
This is an incredibly beautiful building. I’m just thankful that someone found it worthwhile to preserve it.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Room was clean and neat and staff were great
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
The Commonwealth
Great staff great room!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
The Berkeley Hotel
Great experience and hospitality! Thank you
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Linden Row Inn
Not their fault but parking is in a garage a block away that only has a 6’6 clearance so inconvenient for trucks.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Richmond
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
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.
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.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond CenterStage.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
