Gilpin Travel Guide
Richmond
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.
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.
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.
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 Gilpin
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 Gilpin
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.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like White House of the Confederacy and The National.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
