Upper Shockoe Valley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Private Trolley Pub w/ Bar+Mural Stops: up to 15ppl
Top hotels in Upper Shockoe Valley
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
"The hotel was nice and clean. It is only about 18 months old. Everything in the room was great. The only issue is there is no airport shuttle service. Otherwise it was a good stay."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
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Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
"The staff were all friendly and helpful. The hotel is gorgeous. The food is excellent and the fact they give free rides to local restaurants and sites was an added treat."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
"Fine. View could have been better. Non-rewards members get slighted."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Commonwealth
"This hotel is very well situated for the Capital and downtown -- it's not a local neighborhood, if that's what you're looking for. The room and bathroom were spacious and soundproofed. The gentleman at check-in and check-out was very polite and helpful. The rooms could use some updating electronically ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
"It was good"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Shockoe Valley
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.
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 Canal Walk.
Jackson Ward
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Jackson Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Broad Street or Black History Museum.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum and Canal Walk.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
