Lakeside
Popular places to visit
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your stay in Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Broad Street
During your trip to Richmond, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
University of Richmond
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Richmond, during your trip to Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the charming coffeehouses while you're in the area.
Altria Theater
Enjoy a performance at Altria Theater, a storied theater in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
Things to do
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond
The Carytown Food Tour in Richmond
Richmond Ghosts: Sinister Scares of Shockoe Bottom Tour
Rare Richmond Scavenger Hunt
Richmond's Street Art Segway Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Dumbarton
Well-liked for its restaurants and shopping, you might stop by Shops at Willow Lawn and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden while you're exploring Dumbarton and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Scott's Addition
While Scott's Addition might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Children's Museum of Richmond and Science Museum of Virginia.
Laurel
If you're spending time in Laurel, you might enjoy its shopping and coffeehouses. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Cultural Arts Center Glen Allen or Crump Park and Meadow Farm Museum.
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 Monument Avenue.
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.