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.
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.
Top hotels in VCU
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
Wifi didn’t work No hot water in the shower
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
Beautiful, great staff
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Staff from front desk to concierge, bellmen, TJs bartenders and housekeeping were all wonderful. Property was impressive and meals at Lemaire were excellent. We felt pampered. Love the hotel and staff.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Richmond South
Great stuff and place
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Appreciate quality of breakfast and dinners and polite staff
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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 The Virginia Center for Architecture.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.
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.
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.
