Lakeside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden which includes signage, a fountain and a garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden featuring flowers and a park
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden featuring a garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden showing a garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden showing flowers and a garden

Popular places to visit

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden featuring a garden

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

5/5(1 review)

Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

5/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your visit to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.

Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Richmond

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.

University of Richmond
Richmond

Broad Street

5/5(1 review)

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.

Broad Street
Maymont Park featuring heritage architecture and a house

Maymont Park

Discover Gilded-Age splendour, manicured gardens and native wildlife in the grounds of this former family home.

Maymont Park
Altria Theater

Altria Theater

Enjoy a show at Altria Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

Altria Theater

Activities

Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

NZ$72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$18
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Group Shot at the Virginia State Capitol!

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

NZ$94
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
Stories at the Jefferson Hotel

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

NZ$46
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park

Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park

NZ$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Drink Richmond Experience

Drink Richmond Experience

NZ$148
per traveller
Drink Richmond Experience
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Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
The price is NZ$307 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$307
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,356 reviews)
"Nice rooftop bar/ restaurant"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
The price is NZ$614 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$614
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,031 reviews)
"Hotel was wonderful. Staff was outstanding and willing to help with any need."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

The Jefferson Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St, Richmond, VA
The price is NZ$321 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$321
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,199 reviews)
"Yes"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Omni Richmond Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

3 out of 5
11049 West Broad St, Glen Allen, VA
The price is NZ$227 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$227
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,788 reviews)
"Very quiet"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Studio 6 Richmond-Airport

Studio 6 Richmond-Airport

2 out of 5
580 Trampton Road, Sandston, VA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$157 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$157
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sandston. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Broad Street and White Oak Village are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (313 reviews)
"Room is very clean and beds are very comfortable."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Studio 6 Richmond-Airport
Hyatt Place Richmond Airport

Hyatt Place Richmond Airport

3 out of 5
4401 S Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
The price is NZ$270 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$270
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
"For an older hotel it was clean and the accommodations were comfortable."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Richmond Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside

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Scott's Addition

Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but The Diamond and Children's Museum of Richmond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Scott's Addition
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts which includes interior views and art

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.

Museum District
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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.

Fan District
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VCU

If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

VCU
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Byrd Park

Though Byrd Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like University of Richmond Stadium and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Byrd Park
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Tuckahoe

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in Tuckahoe. You might want to make time for a stop at James River or Regency Square Mall.

Tuckahoe

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