Blackwell 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.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Top hotels in Blackwell
Omni Richmond Hotel
Amenities are great! Shawn was the shuttle driver for the Omni and he was fantastic. He picked us up in less than 10 min when we needed him to
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Beautiful location. Great staff. Wonderful food. Best coffee I have ever had.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
Clean, classy and safe area
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
Parking was close to the amenities that I needed. Staff was very friendly, rooms were very clean and parking was decent. Would definitely come here again next year
Reviewed on 30 Mar 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.
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.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
