Swansboro 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour

Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Top hotels in Swansboro

Omni Richmond Hotel
Very nice stay
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Great hotel
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
The staff was welcoming, the accommodations were clean, and the location was reasonable to everything. We were weighing this hotel against the four-and five-star hotels in the area, and we are glad we chose the Drury Hotel Plaza over them. My spouse was amazed by the food options and found all of ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
Place is great nicely done, staff is great, good restaurants.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Studio 6 Richmond Airport
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Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Regency Inn Richmond
As far as Staff is wonderful, the room need!! I would say full renovation! It’s seams like staff cleaning the room, but all overused and looks 50 years old.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swansboro

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.

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.

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.

Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.

VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.



