Downtown Richmond Travel Guide
Richmond
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Popular places to visit
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.
Shockoe Slip
You can learn about the history of Richmond when you stop by Shockoe Slip. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Virginia State Capitol
Visit the oldest English-speaking Legislature in the U.S. and get a taste of Virginia’s unique history at the State’s government building.
Canal Walk
Learn about the local history of Richmond when you take a trip to Canal Walk. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
You can browse the exhibits at American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Richmond. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Tobacco Row
You can learn about the history of Richmond with a trip to Tobacco Row. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond Downtown Walking Tour
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Top hotels in Downtown Richmond
Omni Richmond Hotel
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
The Jefferson Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
The Commonwealth
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Quirk Hotel Richmond
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
The Berkeley Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Hilton Richmond Downtown
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Richmond
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
Belle and Mayo Islands
If you're spending some time in Belle and Mayo Islands, James River and Canal Walk are top sights worth seeing.
Shockoe Bottom
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Shockoe Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead or Libby Hill Park.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond CenterStage.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Blackwell
When in Blackwell, you can plan a visit to Belle Isle and James River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.