Lakeside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Kings Dominion
Bring your family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your visit to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Richmond Convention Center during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
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.
Activities
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals
Omni Richmond Hotel
The location was great: 2-3 blocks from Capitol. The Internet was extremely slow. If you want to use it, you need to pay a lot. The 'free' password did not work. Nothing is included. Parking is $45/night, but is not mentioned when booking the room. The room lacked a robe, lotion. You could tell that ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Fun hotel that is convenient to the convention center. The gym is great and the YMCA is really close. Bunch of great restaurants very close by.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
We absolutely loved the breakfast buffet, the kickback snack time and the friendly staff!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Fantastic room!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
Only two small pillows per bed , and when we asked for just one extra pillow they refused .
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
Bathroom was roomy and neat. However felt so unsafe with stomping upstairs and screaming from women likely being abused. Area felt like a zone for prostitution. Door had space in the bottom which allowed dirt from outside to blow into the room. Heavy scented smoking pervasive in bedroom. Sticker ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Dumbarton
Restaurants and shopping are some things travellers note about Dumbarton. Check out Bowlero West End or Shops at Willow Lawn while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but Arthur Ashe Athletic Center and The Diamond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Laurel
Shopping and coffee shops are notable features of Laurel. You might consider stopping by Bowlero West End while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
