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.
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.
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
"Needs to be updated"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
"It was a very nice hotel definitely a 5-star hotel."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
"The night we arrived, another couple was given the same room and keys. I then noticed black mold on the shower curtain. The room I paid for was a deluxe room with king size bed. I was given a room with a queen bed. It took approx 2 hours before a correct room was provided. They put a clean shower ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
The Commonwealth
"The staff was very good-the property is old and the rooms need updating. Pretty tired"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Hilton Richmond Downtown
"The hot water mixer in the shower just did not work and this was frustrating."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Quirk Hotel Richmond
"Main floor is beautiful. Great place to hangout, have drinks, have lunch or dinner."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
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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.
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.
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.
