Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Richmond Ghost Tours: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Top hotels in Carytown
The Jefferson Hotel
Amazing service, beautiful room.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Vary nice and clean love the staff
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
I love it.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The staff was wonderful. Chiquita and Khasia in particular were kind and very helpful. All of the staff was attentive. *** The physical property needs some repairs (elevators very slow, halls were poorly painted, the room ceiling and walls were worn).
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
The Commonwealth
Quiet stay near great sites and dining.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carytown
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.
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 The Diamond and Science Museum of Virginia.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Richmond City Center
If you're spending some time in Richmond City Center, Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
