Dumbarton Travel Guide
Richmond
Popular places to visit
Short Pump Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Short Pump Town Center, a favourite shopping spot in Richmond. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Top hotels in Dumbarton
Best Western PLUS Executive Hotel
Not very clean elevator. Couldn't turn ac down so just shut it off to reduce noise.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond/Glenside
Clean room and full amenities
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Econo Lodge
A house full of steel balls and games
Had a great time with the pinball machines and game systems! Kids loved them too! And it was a great location right by the highway, but in a quiet neighborhood.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Absolutely awful experience at the Graduate Richmond, especially for a room that cost over $300 a night. The bathroom was filthy when we arrived — dusty, grimy, and just plain nasty. Conditioner was completely empty. It looked like it hadn’t been properly cleaned in a long time. For the price they ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
I was only there for a short visit. The checkin was very efficient and the room was fine for what I was looking for. Not for a long stay but if you need a place to stay while driving south, it is good.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dumbarton
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.
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.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but Arthur Ashe Athletic Center 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.
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.
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.
