Short Pump Travel Guide
Richmond
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Tour of Local Breweries with Tastings
Richmond: Scott’s Addition Neighborhood Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in Short Pump
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump
Great
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Richmond Short Pump
Room was clean and spotless, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Richmond / Short Pump
I've stayed at this hotel on several occasions when visiting my daughter in Richmond, and it's always been a pleasant experience. The room with the kitchen is functional. The hotel is conveniently located near the Short Pump Mall. And I will definitely book for a future stay.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Richmond Short Pump
Only skim milk, yogurt dispenser was a poor way to serve. Individual cartons are much better. Juice dispenser noted that juices contain added ingredients without telling you what they are.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Standouts were the staff, Chas my concierge greeted us at the door, handled our bags, placed them in the room, got us ice, and made sure our needs were met, Ketunde the receptionist was in training, yet she was exceptionally professional and welcoming, easy conversation making us feel at home, the ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
The courteous and smiling
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Short Pump
Tuckahoe
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in Tuckahoe. You might want to make time for a stop at James River or Regency Square Mall.
Lakeside
You'll enjoy the gardens and art galleries in Lakeside. You might want to make time for a stop at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden or Belmont Golf Course.
Bon Air
Visitors to Bon Air enjoy its coffee shops, and if you want to do some exploring, Chesterfield Towne Center is worth a stop.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but River City Roll and The Diamond 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.
Carytown
If you're spending some time in Carytown, Carytown and Byrd Theater are top sights worth seeing.
