Blackwell Travel Guide
Richmond
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.

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.

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 Blackwell

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Studio 6 Richmond Airport
I love the look when we first pulled up I was expecting something different and I'm so glad me and my friends was very surprised It was clean the staff was very pleasant and nice The parking lot was clean the rooms was big nice and spacious the lady Carrie was so nice each day she asked us how we ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
Beautiful, great staff
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Appreciate quality of breakfast and dinners and polite staff
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

The Commonwealth
Great location, friendly staff, and spacious rooms. My stay was only marred by the very noisy family next door -- and the fact that I could hear the kids arguing late at night through the shared wall. Not really the Commonwealth's fault but the one reason I gave 4 rather than 5 stars. (I could also ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackwell

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.

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.

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 Virginia Governor's Mansion.

Hollywood Cemetery
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hollywood Cemetery and surrounding area, you can visit James River and Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront.

Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.

Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
