Forest View Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Forest View Hotel Deals
Omni Richmond Hotel
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Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
The Jefferson Hotel
Excellent dining, beautiful hotel, very convenient amenities
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Good location. Clean. Lots of breakfast options. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Room was clean and neat and staff were great
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Regency Inn Richmond
I love the staff!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Commonwealth
My 2nd stay here. Very clean hotel, the rooms are so spacious. Quick check in and check out.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Forest View
Midlothian
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midlothian and surrounding area, you can visit University of Richmond Stadium and James River.
Blackwell
When in Blackwell, you can plan a visit to Belle Isle and James River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
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.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
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.
