Lakeside Travel Guide
Richmond
Popular places to visit
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Lakeside
Omni Richmond Hotel
The room was clean and the hotel staff to include valet was very courteous. Although I only stayed for one night, the room was very comfortable and I enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
The rooms are spacious and clean. The beds are comfortable. Staff is very friendly. Free breakfast was decent. Beautiful place overall.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Perfect room and great friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Cleaning was not done well
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
The staff when we walked inside the room when we open the door everything was excellent
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Dumbarton
Restaurants and shopping are some things travellers note about Dumbarton. Check out Bowlero West End or Shops at Willow Lawn while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but Arthur Ashe Athletic Center and The Diamond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Laurel
Shopping and coffee shops are notable features of Laurel. You might consider stopping by Bowlero West End while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
