Lakeside Travel Guide
Richmond
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Top hotels in Lakeside
Omni Richmond Hotel
Everything was great. Room was clean and breakfast was nice
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
From a free dinner with drinks (!) to a spacious hot tub, yummy breakfast, kind and helpful staff, Drury’s was an amazing surprise! Will definitely recommend it in the future.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Perfect room and great friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Love this super cute hotel. The theme was very cool and intentional and the staff members were friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay again in the future.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
The staff here are really nice, and extremely helpful ,patient, understand and hard working
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Dumbarton
Restaurants and shopping are some things travellers note about Dumbarton. Check out Bowlero West End or Shops at Willow Lawn while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but The Diamond and Children's Museum of Richmond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater 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 Black History Museum.
