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Shockoe Bottom

Dive into the vibrant heart of Shockoe Bottom, Richmond! Wander cobblestone streets lined with historic charm, savor local brews at quirky taverns, and explore vibrant murals that buzz with creativity. Taste mouthwatering dishes at eclectic eateries and feel the rhythm of live music—this lively neighborhood is a delightful blend of history and fun that you simply can’t miss!

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Culture4.7/5

The Poe Museum

Step into the mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe at The Poe Museum in Richmond! Located at 1914 E Main St, this fascinating attraction showcases the life and works of the iconic writer. Explore his eerie tales, view his personal belongings, and even visit the enclosed garden where Poe once found inspiration. A must-visit for literature lovers and mystery enthusiasts alike!

Transport4.3/5

Richmond

Welcome to Richmond Main Street Station! This beautifully restored train station is the ultimate gateway to explore the vibrant city of Richmond, VA. Admire the stunning architectural details as you hop on a train or explore the charming shops and cafes inside. Don't forget to snap a selfie with the iconic clock tower before your next adventure!

Landmark4.3/5

Canal Walk

Landmark4.6/5

Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground

Landmark4.2/5

Lumpkin's Slave Jail

This Richmond site marks Lumpkin’s Slave Jail, where enslaved people were held during the city’s slave trade. Three posts stand in a patch of grass beside informational signs.

Landmark4.8/5

Masons' Hall

Outdoor4.7/5

Brown's Island

Outdoor4.4/5

Richmond Slave Trail

Landmark4.5/5

Main Street Station

Main Street Station in Richmond, VA, is an architectural gem featuring stunning Beaux-Arts design and a soaring clock tower, making it a must-visit landmark that beautifully blends history with modern vibrancy.

Eat$$$4.8/5

Sub Rosa Bakery

Sub Rosa Bakery is a hidden gem in Richmond, VA, where scrumptious delights transport you to carb paradise. This charming spot is nestled on N 25th St, and with every bite, you'll taste the artisanal love baked into their breads and pastries. From flaky croissants to crusty loaves, it's every carb enthusiast's dream. Get ready to indulge in a buttery adventure at Sub Rosa!

Outdoor4.7/5

Libby Hill Park

Welcome to Libby Hill Park, an urban oasis nestled in the heart of Richmond, VA. This charming park offers breathtaking views of the city skyline, perfect for snapping Instagram-worthy pictures. Lace up your sneakers and take a leisurely stroll through the park's scenic trails or enjoy a picnic with friends. With its rich history and vibrant energy, Libby Hill Park is a must-visit destination for any traveler.

Eat4.6/5

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

Welcome to The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing! Situated along the scenic James River in Richmond, VA, this lively waterfront spot is a traveler's paradise. Expect mouthwatering seafood, refreshing cocktails, and stunning river views. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner, a rocking happy hour, or a fun-filled brunch, The Boathouse has got you covered. Come soak up the sun and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at this must-visit destination!

Outdoor4.5/5

Chimborazo Park

Chimborazo Park in Richmond, VA is a hidden gem offering stunning views of the city skyline and a great spot for picnics and leisurely strolls. The park features historic Civil War sites, walking trails, and a dog park for furry companions to enjoy. Don't miss the Chimborazo Hospital ruins or the beautiful wildflowers in bloom!

Eat$$$4.4/5

Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co.

Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co. in Richmond, Virginia is a caffeinated haven where delicious aromas transport you to coffee paradise. This energetic spot offers expertly roasted coffee beans sourced from around the world, ensuring only the finest brews. Their delightful baked goods complement the beverages perfectly, making this a must-visit spot for both coffee lovers and foodies alike.

Outdoor4.6/5

Jefferson Park

Welcome to Jefferson Park on E Marshall St! This lush green space in Richmond, VA offers a peaceful escape from the city hustle. Enjoy scenic views, a playground for kids, and spots for a relaxing picnic. Don't forget your camera for capturing the beauty of this hidden gem!

Culture4.8/5

Historic St. John's Church

Get ready to step back in time at Historic St. John's Church! This 18th-century gem in Richmond, VA, welcomes you with open pews and a charming colonial feel. Don't miss the chance to learn about Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech, delivered right here. It's a history lesson you won't want to miss!

Eat$$$4.4/5

The Tobacco Company Restaurant

Step back in time at The Tobacco Company Restaurant in Richmond, VA. Housed in a historic tobacco warehouse, this lively eatery serves up delicious American cuisine with a Southern flair. Enjoy a meal in their cozy dining room or relax on the outdoor patio. Don't miss their famous Sunday brunch!

Eat4.4/5

The Halligan Bar and Grill

Eat$$$4.6/5

McCormack's Irish Pub

Cafe$$$4.7/5

Saison Market

Stays

Stay5/5

Luxury Furnished Apartments by Hyatus at The Navigator

Located 3 km from Greater Richmond Convention Centre, Luxury Furnished Apartments by Hyatus at The Navigator offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. It is situated 2.3 km from Museum of Confederacy and provides a lift. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the aparthotel, all units come with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a shower and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include The Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Supreme Court of Virginia and United States Federal Reserve Money Museum. Richmond International Airport is 14 km away.

Stay4.9/5

The Boulevard Inn

The Boulevard Inn in Richmond offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Each room includes a dining area, TV, and coffee machine. Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast with warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. The outdoor seating area provides a pleasant setting for relaxation. Located 20 km from Richmond International Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Carytown (800 metres) and University Stadium (16-minute walk). Free on-site private parking is available. Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service, making The Boulevard Inn a highly rated choice for a comfortable stay in Richmond.

Stay$$$$4.25/5

Linden Row Inn

This inn is located in downtown Richmond, a 10-minute walk of the Virginia State Capitol. The boutique historic inn offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Linden Row Inn features cable TV, a coffee maker, and free bath amenities in every air-conditioned guest room. Some rooms have 19th century period furnishings. Guests can also enjoy access to the health club at the YMCA, which is one block away. The Greater Richmond Convention Center is 8 minutes' walk and Richmond's Landmark Theater is 12 minutes' walk from the Linden Row Inn. The historic Bell Tower, located in Capitol Square, is 10 minutes away. The property is a pre-civil war building comprised of 7 row homes.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown

Offering a fitness centre, Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown is located in Richmond. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and cable channels. There is also a microwave. Featuring a shower or bath, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Extras include ironing facilities. At Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown you will find a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities.

Stay$$$$4.1/5

The Berkeley Richmond, Outset Collection by Hilton

Located in Richmond, Virginia city centre, this hotel features free Wi-Fi access. The Virginia State Capitol is 5 minutes’ walk. The guest rooms at The Berkeley Richmond Outset Collection by Hilton all feature a flat-screen TV, seating area with a sofa, and coffee making facilities. They are decorated with traditional cherry wood furnishings and soft colours. A business centre with copy and fax services, valet parking, and laundry facilities are offered at The Hotel Berkeley. Guests have access to Jamestown Center fitness club. Interstate 95 is just 1 mile away. The Museum of Edgar Allen Poe is 12 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Renovation Notice: Hotel Lobby currently is under renovation through April 30, 2026. Check-In and Front Desk services remain available during this time, We apologize for the inconvenience but appreciate your patience and support.

Stay4.2/5

Omni Richmond Hotel

This downtown Richmond hotel has a Starbucks in the lobby and restaurants downstairs.

Things To Do
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4.9/5

3 h

The Carytown Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours

Find additional information and a lower price at Discover Richmond Tours On this 2.5 to 3 hour walking tour, you’ll explore Carytown and its bustling food scene as you snack and sample from 5 to 6 different restaurants, cafes, and shops. You'll hear how these merchants started their business and learn from the guide about the fun and quirky history of Richmond, Virginia and the neighborhood of Carytown. Come directly to our website for the lowest price! Please contact us immediately after booking at [email protected] if you have dietary restrictions!

$90.00

4.9/5

1 h 30 mins

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

Explore the haunted history of Richmond on this captivating walking tour led by Strange RVA. Wander through the eerie cobblestone streets of Shockoe Bottom, where you’ll hear chilling tales of real hauntings, true crime, and colonial curses. This tour includes insights into the legends surrounding The Devil’s Half Acre, the Church Hill Tunnel curse, and the Richmond Vampire lore. You'll also learn about infamous characters like the ‘Ghoul of Richmond’ and end your journey with stories of Edgar Allan Poe, who spent significant time in Richmond. - 1.5 to 2-hour walking tour through Richmond’s haunted landmarks - Discover true ghost stories and urban legends from a knowledgeable guide - Nightly tours at 8 PM, perfect for adults aged 16 and older - Uncover the chilling past of Richmond, including haunted cemeteries and more.

$30.00

4.9/5

1 h 30 mins

RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond

RVATukTuk provides private tours on open-aired tuk tuks. These are fun and unique electric vehicles. We are Virginia Green Travel certified and a woman-owned business.

$212.20

4.9/5

1 h 30 mins

Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus

If you think history is boring, this tour is here to prove you wrong. Offbeat History takes you on a lively, 90-minute journey through the city’s most offbeat and entertaining stories—the kind that surprise you, make you laugh, and leave you saying, “Wait… that really happened?” With a guide who knows how to bring the fun, this tour dives into the odd characters, strange moments, and head-scratching facts that make Richmond anything but ordinary. You won’t hear about battlefield strategies or memorized dates—just unforgettable stories, unexpected twists, and a whole lot of laughs.

$45.00

4.8/5

Richmond Downtown Walking Tour

You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 100 minute stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Civil War, as well as its major prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Each guest will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city and what to see and do next in RVA.

$37.50

4.3/5

1 h

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

Welcome to Richmond Ghost Tours' exploration of the city's haunted past as the second-largest slave market in the United States and the Confederate capital during the Civil War. Richmond is home to some terrifying ghost stories as well as an interesting past. With an hour or 90 minutes of easy, accessible walking, let our educated local guides lead you on an adventure in Shockoe Bottom and Church Hill to 8 or 12 locations. We advise all of our visitors to be vigilant throughout the walking tour because you never know when a ghost can be spotted! We are the top-rated, spookiest, and most real ghost tour online! For a genuinely terrifying encounter, we offer chilling tales that are rarely spoken!

$26.00

4.3/5

1 h 30 mins

Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour

Your Ghost Host will guide you on a fascinating exploration of Shockoe Bottom, the oldest and most haunted neighborhood in Richmond, where over 400 years of history have produced an ample share of those caught between this world and the next. Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

$27.00

4/5

2 h

Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Come on to our Haunted Pub Crawl Tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Many of the best clubs and pubs in the area are housed in the historic structures that dot the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond. This trip is created to give you a taste of the best Richmond has to offer, like Farmhouse hard cider, as well as a window into the afterlife of some of its people, such as the four ghosts rumored to haunt St. John's Church.

$30.00

1 h 30 mins

Specters & Shades of Court End Ghost Tour

Join us for haunting tales of Richmond's Court End neighborhood on a guided walking tour. Take in a unique urban landscape where historic and modern Richmond come together in dramatic fashion, with historic homes, medical buildings, museums, and more. See the home of America's most renowned Supreme Court Chief Justice and hear about the tragic tales that have resulted in hauntings within the historic house. Learn about a grim resurrectionist who terrified the community in the 1800s and continues to frighten medical students in an architecturally stunning Egyptian building. Move through the neighborhood and learn how the regal historic structures and gleaming veneers of modern Richmond belie the tumultuous and eerie history that remains just below the surface.

$27.00

1 h 30 mins

Family Friendly Richmond Ghost and Haunted History Walking Tour

Richmond’s past does not sit neatly behind museum glass. In Church Hill, it rises from river overlooks, burial grounds, preserved homes, literary landmarks, and a sealed railroad tunnel still hidden beneath the neighborhood. This family friendly tour brings those layers together, connecting Richmond’s fires, funerals, Poe connections, early homes, and the Church Hill Tunnel disaster with the ghost stories and folklore that followed. More than a ghost tour, this experience offers a deeper look at how Richmond has grown directly over the places where its history unfolded. It is a haunted history walk that shows how the city’s streets, parks, and neighborhoods were built upon layers of stories that refuse to be forgotten.

$29.99

5/5

3 h 30 mins

Delicious Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond

Hop onto our 14-passenger bus and explore Richmond in the best way possible - though pizza and ice cream! We’ll visit three of our favorite pizza spots AND three incredible ice cream shops for a fun, filling, and (obviously) delicious afternoon. Highlights include: - Try pizza made from a naturally-fermented sourdough crust, and taste the difference - Three different pizzas, three different pizza styles - Visit an award-winning ice cream maker’s very first scoop shop We suggest bringing a bottle of water – we’re visiting places with the best pizza and ice cream, not necessarily the places with the largest dining room. This means that sometimes, we’ll visit take-out only spots that won’t seat guests or serve water.

$94.00

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Creepy Tales on Campus Ghost Tour

Beneath the opulent veneers of Richmond's gilded age architecture and the day-to-day life of academia, bubble tales of chilling haunts, macabre murders, and bizarre paranormal activity. Join us for a spooky stroll around the Monroe Park campus as we explore stories that are often left out of your typical college brochures. Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historic neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales: The grim history of Monroe Park that lies hidden under the well-tended landscape of today, a hospital-turned-student dorm that still houses the spirits of long-departed patients, the ghosts of a landmark theater, and more... Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

$27.00

5/5

2 h

Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks

You'll hear an entertaining story about each street mural we see and then have to guess if what you just heard is true or a fanciful lie. Once everyone has guessed, the truth will be revealed.

$20.00

5/5

2 h 30 mins

Brewery Tour of Richmond, VA

Join Richmond Brewery Tours for an insiders look at Richmond's premier brewery district - Scott's Addition! The beer scene has exploded since landmark brewing legislation in 2012, and we can’t wait to show you the best our city has to offer on our Richmond Brewery Tour. Highlights include: - Visit three unique breweries to taste a few of their best beers – plenty included to keep your thirst quenched - Hear a brief discussion on how beer is made, and how different steps of the process come together to create your beer - Learn about Richmond’s beer past and present from our expert guides – they know their Richmond beer scene like the back of their hand

$90.00

5/5

4 h

Half-Day Holiday and Tacky Lights Tour in Richmond

Tacky Lights from property owners that have received National attention over the year, some have been doing this over 30 years. We will visit some of these unique properties as well as holiday lights around the town. Is it a competition or a deep passion for the season? Just how far will they go to win or share the love this Holiday Season. Sit back and leave the driving to us as we share some information about some of the properties we see as well a little bit of history.

$45.00

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Uncivil Wards History Tour

Richmond's role as the Capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War brought more than just legislators to the city's doorstep. The many battles that occurred across the state and beyond resulted in a vast number of prisoners and wounded soldiers that needed a place to go. Many of these individuals found themselves in Richmond, particularly the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood where this tour takes place. This tour will take you to some of the notable sites in the neighborhood, and will also share with you the stories of some of the people with connections to these buildings.

$25.00

5/5

4 h 30 mins

Day trip in Houston Texas with Lunch

Welcome to Htown! Houston is the best city in Texas in my opinion and there's no place like it! The city is filled with diversity, southern hospitality, good times, love and hope. There's always something to do and good food to eat. I fall in love with this city everyday. It's such a hidden gem and I would love to show you around! I look forward to spending the day with you and you exploring Houston like a local or a tourist! I still feel like a tourist and I've been here for a long time. I will try to squeeze this big city in, in one day. I can't wait to show you around!

$180.00

5/5

2 h

Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian

Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of Virginia's Capitol grounds in Richmond on this leisurely walking tour. Led by an expert historian, the tour explores significant monuments including the Washington Statue and the Edgar Allan Poe tribute, while honoring the native Americans who once inhabited the area. Gain insights into the early history of Richmond and Virginia through engaging storytelling that brings the captivating past to life. - Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of Virginia's Capitol grounds - Led by an expert historian passionate about architecture and storytelling - Visit significant sites like the Washington Statue and Edgar Allan Poe monument - Learn about the native Americans and the early history of Richmond and Virginia

$45.00

5/5

1 h

Richmond Historian Guided Tour

Explore Richmond with the aid of a professional historian guide, learning about the crucial role the city played in the foundation of American politics, culture, education, architecture, and more. Explore the city's historic businesses, government buildings, schools, and churches.

$20.80

5/5

8 h

Virginia Winery Excursion by Luxury Vehicle Three wineries

Let us take you through the beautiful Virginia countryside in a luxury vehicle as we introduce you various wineries of the old dominion state Nestled in the Northern Virginia heartland acres of vineyards sprinkled with wineries along country roads. We will drive you to a trio of distinct wineries that capture the essence of the mid-south