Swanson Travel Guide
Richmond
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Swanson
Omni Richmond Hotel
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Desk staff was very friendly. Bartender was very helpful with my dinner arrangements. Only complaint is valet staff. He readjusted my car seat and steering wheel and did not put it back. Also kept walking behind me when i said i was fine to ask me to write a review. Actually ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
We absolutely loved the breakfast buffet, the kickback snack time and the friendly staff!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Fantastic room!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
Very decent for the price. Will use it again
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
Our stay here was wonderful staff here is great always welcoming you rooms are always clean parking is great its pet friendly its really a home away from home
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swanson
Midlothian
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midlothian and surrounding area, you can visit Putt-Putt Fun Center and James River.
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.
Bon Air
Visitors to Bon Air enjoy its coffee shops, and if you want to do some exploring, Chesterfield Towne Center is worth a stop.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
