Dumbarton 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.
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.
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.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
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
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Our pick of the best Dumbarton Hotel Deals
Best Western PLUS Executive Hotel
Room was very comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond/Glenside
good new facilities
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Extended Stay America Suites Richmond W Broad St Glenside S
As always the staff was kind and professional, the room was clean as always and the environment was very peaceful. I was able to get some good rest on their comfortable bed. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Rodeway Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Extended Stay America Suites Richmond W Broad St Glenside N
Provided a sense of home. Very much accommodating. Thank you all so much.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
A house full of steel balls and games
Clean and private, plus very unique stay. Recommend
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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.
Tuckahoe
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in Tuckahoe. You might want to make time for a stop at Regency Square Mall or James River.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but The Diamond and Science Museum of Virginia 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.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
