Lakeside Travel Guide

Richmond

A cluster of pink orchids with yellow and purple veins, set against a backdrop of green foliage.
A tranquil pond surrounded by lush greenery, a stone lantern, and a variety of trees including red-leaved ones.
A greenhouse with a variety of orchids and tropical plants.
Purple and white orchids with a blurred green background.
A greenhouse with a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

Stay near popular Lakeside attractions

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (286 reviews)
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
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Things to do

Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

£34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Down in the Shokoe Bottom, the most haunted neighborhood with 350+ years of history and hauntings!

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

£22
per adult
The Haunted History of Richmond tour
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

£8
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

£20
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park

Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Burger eating elephant, by ARYZ

Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks

£15
per adult
Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks
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Top hotels in Lakeside

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is £129 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£129
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,487 reviews)
"This is a great hotel. Perfect location. Clean. Courteous staff. Beautiful rooftop bar. And quiet at night."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is £276 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£276
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their reviews. ...
The Jefferson Hotel
Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End

Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End

3 out of 5
8008 W. Broad St Richmond VA
The price is £90 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£90
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Short Pump Town Center and Bowlero ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (683 reviews)
"The room was neatly kept, with no bad smell. Quiet and safe. The staff I met on my move-in were very professional and had a pleasant demeanor. Whenever I travel to Richmond again around that area I will choose this hotel. Thank you."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is £112 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
£112
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is £166 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£166
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Omni Richmond Hotel
Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons

Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons

2.5 out of 5
10601 Telegraph Rd Glen Allen VA
The price is £70 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£70
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons
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Where to stay in Lakeside

Find the best Lakeside areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A grand neoclassical building with a central portico, large steps leading up to the entrance, and a circular mosaic at the base.

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 Capitol Square or Canal Walk.

A street view with a prominent clock tower labeled "Short Pump Town Center" and a yield sign.

Short Pump

Short Pump is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Short Pump Town Center and Short Pump Village while you're in town.

A cityscape with a mix of historic and modern buildings, a prominent red brick building, and a clear sky with scattered clouds.

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 Visual Arts Center of Richmond.

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North Chesterfield

While North Chesterfield isn't home to many top sights, Chesterfield Towne Center and River City Sportsplex are some notable places to visit nearby.

A white bust sculpture in a grassy area with a red-roofed building and a tower in the background.
Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

Museum District

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Museum District. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

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