Shockoe Slip Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Eric Mondres
Photo by Eric Mondres

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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Maymont Park

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

Maymont Park
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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.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
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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

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Richmond's Street Art Segway Tour

AU$115
Per adult
Richmond's Street Art Segway Tour
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Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks

AU$30
Per adult
Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks
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Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

AU$45
Per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
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Church Hill Segway Tour in Richmond

AU$121
Per adult
Church Hill Segway Tour in Richmond
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Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

AU$83
Per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
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Hollywood Cemetery Segway Tour in Richmond

AU$115
Per adult
Hollywood Cemetery Segway Tour in Richmond
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Our pick of the best Shockoe Slip Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Richmond Airport Hotel
Best Western Plus Richmond Airport Hotel
2.5 out of 5
5300 Airport Square Ln, Sandston, VA
The price is AU$156 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
AU$156
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
Amazing breakfast
"The hotel staff was friendly, and the maids did a great job cleaning well and efficiently. The prices were reasonable, and the breakfast was the best I have seen in years. The facility shows a bit of wear and tear in places, but the pluses far outweigh minuses"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024

Best Western Plus Richmond Airport Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown
3 out of 5
1320 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$313 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$313
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (743 reviews)
Great place to stay after a day's bike ride
"Great downtown location near Capitol bike trail. Hotel was courteous and stored our bikes for us free of charge after hours 55 mi ride. Great neighborhood for restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
3 out of 5
11049 West Broad St, Glen Allen, VA
The price is AU$204 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
AU$204
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,354 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Graduate Richmond
Graduate Richmond
4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$264 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
AU$264
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"The only thing I think needs a upgrade is the pool area small and wasn’t the best..I I may have also been the time of the year we went too Wasn’t hot enough yet for the pool"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Graduate Richmond
Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway
Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway
3 out of 5
4303 Commerce Road, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$182 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
AU$182
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (925 reviews)
"Easy on and off 95"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway
Omni Richmond Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel
4 out of 5
100 S 12th St, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$273 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$273
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,160 reviews)
"My wife and I arrived at 3:30 on a Friday. Neither one of us due to travel. Had any time to eat a decent lunch. I went downstairs to try to find lunch and the restaurant was closed. Other restaurants in the area were closed it inconvenient for me to find something. I literally had to walk a mile ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Omni Richmond Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Shockoe Slip

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Downtown Richmond

4/5(1 area review)

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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Shockoe Bottom

You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Shockoe Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead or Tobacco Row.

Shockoe Bottom
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Richmond City Center

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

Richmond City Center
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Church Hill

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

Church Hill
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VCU

If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

VCU

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