Upper Shockoe Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Shockoe Valley
Popular places to visit
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Kings Dominion
Bring your family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Richmond Convention Center during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
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.
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.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Upper Shockoe Valley Hotel Deals
Omni Richmond Hotel
The pool was not available and the room was not vacuumed.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Hotel is located in a great walkable community. The desk staff took about 10 minutes to show up for my check in after another member of staff told them I was waiting. The room was adequate but the topsheets were ripped and the bathroom was not the cleanest. Valet parking through electronic notification ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
I drove there
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
The folks who checked me in were very kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Best Western PLUS Executive Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Shockoe Valley
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like White House of the Confederacy and The National.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
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 Canal Walk.
Jackson Ward
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Jackson Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Broad Street or Black History Museum.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
