Lakeside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
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.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
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.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals
The Jefferson Hotel
We enjoyed our stay, really liked our room and the friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Free coffee/tea in the lobby would have been nice. Elevator issue - only 1 of 3 working. Used the stairs for our 5th floor rooom.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Omni Richmond Hotel
Great corner room
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Good stay
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
Clean Room, Nice Stay
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
Good stay.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but The Diamond and Children's Museum of Richmond 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.
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.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
