Dumbarton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Dumbarton Hotel Deals
Best Western PLUS Executive Hotel
Location was Ok Hotel is dated not up to the standards of Hamptons or Holiday Inns Express hotels.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond/Glenside
This hotel is recently renovated and feels like a brand new hotel!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Econo Lodge
Disgusting room. Filthy, smelled horrendously. Door was literally falling off the hinges. Would NEVER recommend this dump to anyone. Would give a negative star rating if I could
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
A house full of steel balls and games
Amazing home! Pete was great, we will be back!!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
Very enjoyable experience
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
It was just ok. The room that I received was not what was pictured and described online.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dumbarton
Lakeside
You'll enjoy the gardens and art galleries in Lakeside. You might want to make time for a stop at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden or Belmont Golf Course.
Laurel
Shopping and coffee shops are notable features of Laurel. You might consider stopping by Bowlero West End while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
