Laurel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Broad Street
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.
Activities
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Our pick of the best Laurel Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
The room was spotless. The staff were great.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Studio 6 Richmond, VA - I-64 West
We arrived an hour after check in. Our assigned room wasn't even ready yet. (The mattress was off the bed, bed frame was in half, floor was grimy, couldn't even walk in) Luckily they gave us a new room. However the whole place just smells like cigarettes.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA
Room was very clean hostess was wonderful
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Richmond, VA - I-64 West
Ok
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
Always a wonderful experience. The only place ai stay when in Richmond. Wonderful business hotel. Great location.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
We love the Jefferson Hotel. The staff there is amazing and the room was everything we could want in a hotel room.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Laurel
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.
Lakeside
You'll enjoy the gardens and art galleries in Lakeside. You might want to make time for a stop at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden or Belmont Golf Course.
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.
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.
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.
Short Pump
Short Pump is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Short Pump Town Center, a top place to visit in the area.
