Jackson Ward Travel Guide
Richmond
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Popular places to visit
Black History Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Black History Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Hippodrome Theater
Get tickets for a show at Hippodrome Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
You can browse the exhibits at Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
You can learn about the history of Richmond when you stop by Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Ebenezer Baptist Church
You can find out about the history of Richmond with a visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Elk's Lodge
You can learn about the history of Richmond with a visit to Elk's Lodge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Top hotels in Jackson Ward
Omni Richmond Hotel
The location was great: 2-3 blocks from Capitol. The Internet was extremely slow. If you want to use it, you need to pay a lot. The 'free' password did not work. Nothing is included. Parking is $45/night, but is not mentioned when booking the room. The room lacked a robe, lotion. You could tell that ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Fun hotel that is convenient to the convention center. The gym is great and the YMCA is really close. Bunch of great restaurants very close by.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
We absolutely loved the breakfast buffet, the kickback snack time and the friendly staff!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Fantastic room!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
Only two small pillows per bed , and when we asked for just one extra pillow they refused .
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
Bathroom was roomy and neat. However felt so unsafe with stomping upstairs and screaming from women likely being abused. Area felt like a zone for prostitution. Door had space in the bottom which allowed dirt from outside to blow into the room. Heavy scented smoking pervasive in bedroom. Sticker ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jackson Ward
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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 Jefferson Davis Monument.