VCU
Richmond
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Popular places to visit
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your stay in Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
![Altria Theater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/fcd7594d6a19774489e5c365b1131464.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Altria Theater
Enjoy a performance at Altria Theater, a storied theater in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
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University of Richmond
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Richmond, during your trip to Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the charming coffeehouses while you're in the area.
![Richmond showing heritage elements and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/186000/186891-Richmond.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Broad Street
During your trip to Richmond, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
![Virginia Museum of Fine Arts featuring a city and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/33000/33146-Virginia-Museum-Of-Fine-Arts-Richmond.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.
![Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden which includes a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135369-Lewis-Ginter-Botanical-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
Things to do
![Richmond Ghosts - Walking Ghost Tour - Richmond, Virginia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3640935/bb1c5e16-139f-4e96-bc19-8853f80ca82f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
RVA Ghosts Shockoe Bottom Sinister Scares by US Ghost Adventures
Top hotels in VCU
![Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30070000/30061900/30061827/dd0082dd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![The Jefferson Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9870000/9868600/9868548/ec2e8a6f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![Omni Richmond Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13900/13817/7575839d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025
![Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996383/cf930e0d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025
![Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201000/200990/1f80d7a4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
![The Berkeley Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1860/1d038227_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around VCU
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Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
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Randolph
Randolph might not have many top sights, but Altria Theater and Maymont Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
![Capital Ale House, the beer is sitting on an ice trough. Awesome!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0fcfcdf92f41f1c1cb2bea78e07eb54a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Richmond City Center
If you're spending some time in Richmond City Center, Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street are top sights worth seeing.
![Monument Ave in the fall.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/68a5ef347b479b7d9c57521abd6edc73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Page Bond Gallery.
![Right by the James river in Richmond. Everything just kind of slows down when you step in here.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/833e49907a5bfea30197357d88d56ed0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Hollywood Cemetery
While Hollywood Cemetery isn't home to many top sights, James River and American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Downtown Richmond
Downtown Richmond is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Shockoe Slip and Canal Walk while in the area.