Carillon 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.
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
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 Carillon
Omni Richmond Hotel
The room is clean and comfortable. The location is great, love the easy access to Starbucks and Chick Fil A for quick bites and coffee right downstairs. Logging into free wifi a little tricky but quickly resolved.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Beautiful property we visit often.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Staff was great! Beds very comfy and coffee was excellent and hot! I don’t normally eat breakfast, but it looked like a wonderful presentation
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Friendly & helpful staff. Conveniently located.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Staff was amazing, the breakfast amenity was totally worth it. They had a text option and were very responsive. Would stay at again!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump
The room was clean, love the tv size and the water pressure was to die for. All amenities were appropriate. Simply love this hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carillon
Carytown
If you're spending some time in Carytown, Carytown and Byrd Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
