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.
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 family-friendly area.
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
You can learn about the history of Richmond when you stop by Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Our pick of the best Jackson Ward Hotel Deals
Omni Richmond Hotel
The stay was great. Clean room and good food at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
This property looked and felt tired. Kind of like a hotel that wants to be a luxury hotel ... but hasn't figured it out or shared that with their employees. The bathroom was dirty with scuff marks on the door and shower and literal dirt in the corners. Peeling wallpaper. The bed's top sheet had a ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Clean. Nice staff. Convenience of location.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Beautiful location. Great staff. Wonderful food. Best coffee I have ever had.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
We requested a room with 2 queen beds, they gave us a room with one bed, when we went to the reception to let them know they took over 1/2 hour to then tell us that they did not have any rooms available with 2 beds, and couldn’t provide us with two rooms either, they told us with no worries in the ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
We didn’t keep our reservation… it was unbearable. Smelled like smoke and was dirty. We were not comfortable staying there so we asked for a refund. We have not seen it yet.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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 Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.