Upper Shockoe Valley Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
This museum houses Russian jewels, impressionist masters and ancient relics in its vast and varied collection.
Maymont Park
This grand estate is a family favorite with a petting zoo, native wildlife and a preserved 19th-century mansion.
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 Upper Shockoe Valley
The Jefferson Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel is outstanding. But at Christmas time, the food service options for guests are terrible. The lunch service and evening dining service options were not available during our three day stay. Reservations had been fully booked, "for the last six months" and the hotel did not provide ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
The one manager I believe her name is Tara. This place is wonderful but when Tara is on staff it is amazing every single employee is working their hardest. Tara is cleaning dishes off the table, taking care of the front desk, talking to each of the clients that are staying there. Just doing an absolutely ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Clean
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
I love it.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Booked this room for my parents for the holiday they loved it!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Commonwealth
Quiet stay near great sites and dining.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Shockoe Valley
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like John Marshall House and Virginia Governor's Mansion.
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 Virginia Governor's Mansion.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum and Canal Walk.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
