VCU Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Altria Theater
Enjoy a show at Altria Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
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.
Maymont Park
Discover Gilded-Age splendour, manicured gardens and native wildlife in the grounds of this former family home.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
A vast collection of artistic treasures from around the world awaits you at one of Richmond’s most popular museums.
Activities
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Our pick of the best VCU Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
the "acccessible" room we were assigned to was lacking. the bathroom in particular was inconvennient to use - the sink had ZERO space around it for storage. elevators were slow and made concerning groans. bar staff on the main level seemed inconvenienced by our pressence in the evening.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Jefferson Hotel
This is a wonderful hotel, and the service is impeccable. It is a beautiful place.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Omni Richmond Hotel
Monique provided EXCELLENT service at check in patiently answering our questions about the hotel and area. She was professional and had an incredible positive attitude.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Nice visit
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
We did not have breakfast. The room was nice. The bathroom is very tiny. The hotel and room were very clean. Good location.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Richmond Airport
Very clean in all areas, inside and out. Breakfast buffet was great. The staff was quite helpful and very pleasant. I would highly recommend this hotel. And I would stay there again if I return to that area.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around VCU
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Randolph
While there might not be top attractions in Randolph, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Altria Theater and Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
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.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
Hollywood Cemetery
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hollywood Cemetery and surrounding area, you can visit James River and Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront.
