Manchester Travel Guide

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The Manchester climbing wall park is one of my new favorite spots in Richmond, VA. To get here, find the Flood Wall Walk near Legend Brewing Co and follow the path! When you get the the climbing wall, head towards the river.
The Manchester climbing wall park is one of my new favorite spots in Richmond, VA. To get here, find the Flood Wall Walk near Legend Brewing Co and follow the path! When you get the the climbing wall, head towards the river.
On a recent snow day, I took a walk along the Flood Wall, and found myself under the Manchester Bridge that spans the James River in Richmond. This bridge was built to replace the old Ninth Street Bridge, which was susceptible to flood damage (you can see the ruins of this bridge in the left side of the photo if you look close enough). #architecture
When walking along Richmond's Flood Wall in Manchester, you can leave the path and head toward the river. I did just that on a snowy day to get this photo. These ruins are part of the old Richmond and Peterburg Railroad Bridge, of which only the pillars remain. What's really cool is that you're actually permitted to climb them, and the tallest even has climbing hooks installed! #snow #architecture #bestof5

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Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is NZ$291 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$291
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,337 reviews)
Always a wonderful experience. The only place ai stay when in Richmond. Wonderful business hotel. Great location.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is NZ$567 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$567
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
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

The Jefferson Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

3 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is NZ$211 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$211
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,900 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$282 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$282
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,373 reviews)
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

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Regency Inn Richmond

Regency Inn Richmond

2 out of 5
1500 Eastridge Road Richmond VA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,253 reviews)
The pictures are a total misrepresentation of the actual hotel. When I confronted the owner and showed the pictures, they laughed and said, “that’s how we make money”. Well I want a full refund!!!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Regency Inn Richmond
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport

2 out of 5
6000 Audubon Dr Sandston VA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
5.2/10 (1,645 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Manchester

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Blackwell

When in Blackwell, you can plan a visit to Belle Isle and James River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Blackwell
Robert E. Lee Monument statue on Monument Ave, Richmond, Virginia, United States.

Central Office

While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.

Central Office
Downtown Richmond, Virginia skyline and the James River at twilight.; Shutterstock ID 478364257

Downtown Richmond

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Downtown Richmond
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Monroe Ward

If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

Monroe Ward
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Richmond City Center

While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.

Richmond City Center
Main street train station

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.

Shockoe Bottom


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