Lakeside
![Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden which includes a fountain, a park and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135360-Lewis-Ginter-Botanical-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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.
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.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.
Things to do
Top hotels in Lakeside
![Best Western Plus Richmond Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23200/23195/33e7d512_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
![Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30070000/30061900/30061827/dd0082dd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
![Graduate Richmond](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17730000/17726000/17725982/8e0c450c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
![Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10271/570dfaa0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
![Omni Richmond Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13900/13817/6c03a009_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
![The Berkeley Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1860/1d038227_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
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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.
![Trying out one of the local breweries. Richmond has more craft breweries per capita than any other city.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8d8e5fe253d8b0ca7ac151370dcc310e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
![Virginia Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/33000/33159-Virginia-Museum-Of-Fine-Arts-Richmond.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Monument Ave in the fall.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/68a5ef347b479b7d9c57521abd6edc73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.