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.
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.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
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.
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.
Things to do
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Shockoe Bottom
![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 13, 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 13, 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 12, 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 10, 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 12, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Shockoe Bottom
![Advertising from days gone by on the side of a building across from St Johns Church.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/650780f30232ad7d2dd0da86ccce4233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Libby Hill Park.
![Richmond can be a #winterwonder when the James River gets icy!
#winterwonders](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/72404dfc8fc035dd549a130cae29981a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Old Town Manchester
While visiting Old Town Manchester, you might make a stop by sights like James River and artspace.
![Virginia featuring a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60020-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Richmond
Downtown Richmond is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Shockoe Slip and Canal Walk while in the area.
![Georgeus sunset at the Belle Isle bridge in Richmond](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b7122ca1b7fec886fd09e961564113e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Belle and Mayo Islands
While visiting Belle and Mayo Islands, you might make a stop by sights like James River and Canal Walk.
![Capital Ale House, the beer is sitting on an ice trough. Awesome!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0fcfcdf92f41f1c1cb2bea78e07eb54a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Richmond City Center
If you're spending some time in Richmond City Center, Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street are top sights worth seeing.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4776dd991337b9722a702aa571254f97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.