Fairmount 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.
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.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
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.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.
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 Fairmount Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Excellent
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Jefferson Hotel
This is a wonderful hotel, and the service is impeccable. It is a beautiful place.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Omni Richmond Hotel
Monique provided EXCELLENT service at check in patiently answering our questions about the hotel and area. She was professional and had an incredible positive attitude.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Nice visit
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
Clean and comfortable. Enjoyed my stay. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Richmond Airport
Very clean in all areas, inside and out. Breakfast buffet was great. The staff was quite helpful and very pleasant. I would highly recommend this hotel. And I would stay there again if I return to that area.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Tobacco Row.
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.
Downtown Richmond
Downtown Richmond is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Shockoe Slip or Canal Walk.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
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.
