Shockoe Bottom Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Carsen
Photo by Dan Koczur
Photo by Dan Koczur
Photo by Dan Koczur
Photo by Dan Koczur

Popular places to visit

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

5/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your visit to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond

Broad Street

5/5(1 review)

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.

Broad Street
University of Richmond

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.

University of Richmond
Maymont Park featuring heritage architecture and a house

Maymont Park

There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.

Maymont Park
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and a city

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Altria Theater

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.

Altria Theater

Activities

Group Shot at the Virginia State Capitol!

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

AU$85
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
Come see Richmond like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life.

RVA Ghosts Shockoe Bottom Sinister Scares by US Ghost Adventures

AU$49
per adult
RVA Ghosts Shockoe Bottom Sinister Scares by US Ghost Adventures
Picture 2 for Activity Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

AU$62
per adult
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Experience the city's paranormal past firsthand as you sip and spook your way through haunted pubs.

Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

AU$57
per adult
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Sharing tales of the Masonic Lodge

Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour

AU$42
per adult
Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

AU$65
per adult
Historic Trolley Tour
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Our pick of the best Shockoe Bottom Hotel Deals

Studio 6 Richmond, VA - Airport
Studio 6 Richmond, VA - Airport
2 out of 5
580 Trampton Road, Sandston, VA
The price is AU$125 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$125
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sandston. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Broad Street and White Oak Village are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
Couples retreat
"Great place to stay. Very peaceful and friendly. We will stay there again."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Studio 6 Richmond, VA - Airport
Omni Richmond Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel
4 out of 5
100 S 12th St, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$284 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$284
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,130 reviews)
"Nice hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Omni Richmond Hotel
Regency Inn Richmond
Regency Inn Richmond
2 out of 5
1500 Eastridge Road, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$117 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$117
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I love staying here and it’s quiet and peaceful"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Regency Inn Richmond
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
3 out of 5
8008 W. Broad St, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$180 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$180
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Short Pump Town Center and Regency ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
"Overall was a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth
4 out of 5
901 Bank St, Richmond, VA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,239 reviews)
"Lovely central location in Richmond"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

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The Commonwealth
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
2 out of 5
6000 Audubon Dr, Sandston, VA
The price is AU$98 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$98
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5/10 (1,525 reviews)
"Is a resort, a lot of daily fees"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Shockoe Bottom

Virginia showing a sunset

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 Canal Walk.

Downtown Richmond
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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.

Belle and Mayo Islands
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Central Office

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

Central Office
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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
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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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VCU

If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and VCU Institute for Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.

VCU

Shockoe Bottom Travel Guide

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