Shockoe Bottom Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Carsen
Photo by Carsen
Photo by Dan Koczur
Photo by Dan Koczur
Photo by Dan Koczur
Photo by Dan Koczur

Popular places to visit

Virginia Commonwealth University

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.

Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Richmond

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.

University of Richmond
Richmond

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.

Broad Street
Maymont Park featuring heritage architecture and a house

Maymont Park

There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.

Maymont Park
Altria Theater

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.

Altria Theater
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and a city

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Activities

Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

AU$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Stories at the Jefferson Hotel

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

AU$41
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Group Shot at the Virginia State Capitol!

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

AU$84
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
Come see Richmond like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life.

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

AU$39
per adult
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Ascending the Capitol Steps

Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour

AU$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park

Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park

AU$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Shockoe Bottom

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Church Hill

While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Tobacco Row.

Church Hill
Virginia showing a sunset

Downtown Richmond

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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.

Downtown Richmond
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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.

Belle and Mayo Islands
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Central Office

While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.

Central Office
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Blackwell

When in Blackwell, you can plan a visit to Belle Isle and James River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Blackwell
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Richmond City Center

While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.

Richmond City Center

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