Swansboro Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Short Pump Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Short Pump Town Center, a favourite shopping spot in Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.

Kings Dominion
Bring your family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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.

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.

Greater Richmond Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Richmond Convention Center during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens 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.
Top hotels in Swansboro

Studio 6 Richmond Airport
Limited amenities at best. Dogs barking at early hours of AM was particularly annoying. Overall, ok as hotels go.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Still waiting for my $50 incidental deposit to be refunded and the valet parking overcharged me for an overnight is 38 and some change when I looked at my bank account they had charged me $75 and some change for just one overnight stay.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
Great stay at Omni, would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
Exceptional service. The hotel was beautiful and located centrally.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
It is a lovely place to stay, but for the price, could use some updates.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

The Commonwealth
Huge room and comfy beds. Lovely!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swansboro

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.

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

Downtown Richmond
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.

Randolph
While there might not be top attractions in Randolph, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Altria Theater and Stuart C. Siegel Center.

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.

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