Jackson Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Jackson Ward
Popular places to visit
Black History Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Black History Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Virginia Repertory Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Virginia Repertory Theatre on your trip to Richmond. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Hippodrome Theater
Get tickets for a show at Hippodrome Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Elk's Lodge
You can learn about the history of Richmond with a visit to Elk's Lodge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Ebenezer Baptist Church
You can find out about the history of Richmond with a visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
You can browse the exhibits at Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
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 Jackson Ward Hotel Deals
Omni Richmond Hotel
The staff was the best ever definitely will be back!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Jefferson Hotel
Very friendly and welcoming staff. The lobby was beautifully decorated for the Holiday, including an enormous handmade gingerbread scene! We were upgraded to a lovely king suite with small lounge area.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Breakfast was incredible.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Regency Inn Richmond
Just checkout pretty recently (10-15 minutes ago). Let me tell you something! This is one of the best hotel 🏨 I’ve ever stayed in my life ok?! Nice service, clean 🧼 rooms, incredible front desk Miss Megan out there! Highly recommend! God bless! Miss Megan number one ☝! I am top ✌🤭
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Very nice rooms / hallways / common areas; only one of 3 elevators was working and even that was slow - these things happen but those elevators need renovation. Great location.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Commonwealth
Friendly staff, large rooms and bathrooms
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Jackson Ward
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
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 Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum and Canal Walk.
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 Virginia Governor's Mansion.
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.
