Swansboro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
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 Swansboro Hotel Deals
The Jefferson Hotel
Everything was amazing!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Easy access from the highway, smooth checkin, clean
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Clean
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Clean rooms, great staff and easy walking distance to vcu
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Linden Row Inn
Very cool esthetic of the room with Edgar Allen Poe themed stuff on the wall. Felt very old school, but still all the modern conveniences of a modern hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swansboro
Blackwell
When in Blackwell, you can plan a visit to Belle Isle and James River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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 Capitol Square.
Randolph
While there might not be top attractions in Randolph, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Altria Theater and Stuart C. Siegel Center.
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 Libby Hill Park.
