Swanson Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Activities

Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Down in the Shokoe Bottom, the most haunted neighborhood with 350+ years of history and hauntings!

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

AU$42
per adult
The Haunted History of Richmond tour
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$15
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

AU$34
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Join in on the fun and come on an evening of spooky stories and history

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

AU$36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Burger eating elephant, by ARYZ

Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks

AU$28
per adult
Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks
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Our pick of the best Swanson Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is AU$240 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$240
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,479 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG

3 out of 5
8008 W. Broad St Richmond VA
The price is AU$168 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$168
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Short Pump Town Center and Bowlero ...
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is AU$515 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$515
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their reviews. ...
The Jefferson Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is AU$309 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$309
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,558 reviews)
"Very confortable room. Staff was friendly and helpful. The free shuttle was fantastic. Great stay!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is AU$209 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$209
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,852 reviews)
"The facility was clean and well maintained. The staff was very kind and helpful. They provided breakfast and dinner along with three adult drink drinks for every day you stay. I would suggest this hotel to anyone staying in the area."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Red Roof Inn Richmond South

Red Roof Inn Richmond South

2 out of 5
4350 Commerce Rd Richmond VA
The price is AU$107 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$107
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room safe and quiet place"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Red Roof Inn Richmond South
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Our guide on where to stay in Swanson

Find the best Swanson areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A grand neoclassical building with a central portico, large steps leading up to the entrance, and a circular mosaic at the base.

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 Capitol Square or Canal Walk.

A street view with a prominent clock tower labeled "Short Pump Town Center" and a yield sign.

Short Pump

Short Pump is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Short Pump Town Center, a top place to visit in the area.

A cityscape with a mix of historic and modern buildings, a prominent red brick building, and a clear sky with scattered clouds.

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 Visual Arts Center of Richmond.

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North Chesterfield

While North Chesterfield isn't home to many top sights, Chesterfield Towne Center and River City Sportsplex are some notable places to visit nearby.

A white bust sculpture in a grassy area with a red-roofed building and a tower in the background.
Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

Museum District

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Museum District. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

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