Gilpin 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Our pick of the best Gilpin Hotel Deals
Omni Richmond Hotel
Staff helpful and pleasant
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Standouts were the staff, Chas my concierge greeted us at the door, handled our bags, placed them in the room, got us ice, and made sure our needs were met, Ketunde the receptionist was in training, yet she was exceptionally professional and welcoming, easy conversation making us feel at home, the ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
The room was amazing. Huge spacious. Clean. Staff was great. Food was great. The abundance of food all day long was amazing.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
Location.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Cute hotel, comfortable and would totally come back!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gilpin
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
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 Capitol Square.
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.
