Downtown Richmond Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Richmond
Popular places to visit
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.
Shockoe Slip
You can learn about the history of Richmond when you stop by Shockoe Slip. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Virginia State Capitol
Learn about the tumultuous history of American politics when you visit the home of the country’s oldest English-speaking legislature.
Canal Walk
Learn about the local history of Richmond when you take a trip to Canal Walk. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
You can browse the exhibits at American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Richmond. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Tobacco Row
You can learn about the history of Richmond with a trip to Tobacco Row. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tours: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
RVA Ghosts Shockoe Bottom Sinister Scares by US Ghost Adventures
Arts District Food Tour in Richmond with Discover Richmond
Our pick of the best Downtown Richmond Hotel Deals
Omni Richmond Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
The Jefferson Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
The Berkeley Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
The Commonwealth
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Hilton Richmond Downtown
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Richmond
Belle and Mayo Islands
If you're spending some time in Belle and Mayo Islands, James River and Canal Walk are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Tobacco Row.
Blackwell
When in Blackwell, you can plan a visit to Belle Isle and James River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.