VCU Travel Guide
Richmond
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.
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.
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.
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 VCU
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
"The hotel was fine if you just need a place to sleep for a night. We were thankful that they took dogs and there was only a $10 per night fee. The hotel room was completely hard floors, which is fine but they were so sticky that our shoes just stuck to the floor. I don't know if it's from the cleaners ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
"Towels were dirty. Replacement towels were dirty. They have a dirty towel problem."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
"The toilet was dirty; otherwise, room was clean"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
"Property was gorgeous and the staff were all very friendly. Bathroom was very luxurious and well room well appointed. Overall great stay, with one hiccup. Apparently when we checked in someone was supposed to ask if we wanted a down or down-free room. Unfortunately, they dis not. When we finally ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Commonwealth
"Great location."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
"Super clean room, staff was beyond kind and patient even with other customers, happy hour is fantastic. Only downfall is the AC (stayed twice in different rooms) if you get hot at night, it’s very hard to keep the room below 68° and that’s with it set at 64°. Other than that, everything was fantastic ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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.
Jackson Ward
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Jackson Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Broad Street or Black History Museum.
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.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum and Canal Walk.
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like The National and Broad Street.
