VCU 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.

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.

Short Pump Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Short Pump Town Center, a favourite shopping spot in Richmond. 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.

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.

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.
Activities

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best VCU Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
What a great place. We only stayed 1 night, but will stay there next time when in Richmond.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Studio 6 Richmond Airport
No problem parking No coffee machine in lobby
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
Loved Sean and Stewart! Best stay ever!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
This is one of the most impressive historical hotels we have experienced and this includes the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The history and architecture is unbelievable. The staff, exceptional, along with the services provided during our time at the hotel. The brunch, delectable.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Everything was fine
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

The Commonwealth
Great location....
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around VCU

Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

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 Hippodrome Theater.

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.

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 Jefferson Davis Monument.

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

Hollywood Cemetery
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hollywood Cemetery and surrounding area, you can visit James River and Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront.




