Blackwell 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
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Blackwell Hotel Deals
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
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Excellent staff very clean rooms
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The rooms were great, very spacious, quiet and very comfortable. However, there was only an option for instant coffee provided in the room, which obligated us to use the downstairs breakfast facility. We had pre-booked that to be included so that wasn’t a big deal (and the food was quite good), but ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
No complaints ….. Great atmosphere, energy and Staff ….. Definitely worth the stay ….. Will definitely return and recommend …..
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackwell
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
Shockoe Bottom
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Shockoe Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead or Libby Hill Park.
Downtown Richmond
Downtown Richmond is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Shockoe Slip or Capitol Square.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Tobacco Row.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
