Newtowne West Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Top hotels in Newtowne West
Omni Richmond Hotel
Great location, great staff. The ballrooms and other event amenities looked great. We saw lots of wedding groups. The rooms were clean but opportunity to modernize. For example, having USB-C charging options and more connection points for devices would be nice. No market pantry for a quick grab and ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Bathroom was cramped. Shower drain clogged.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Pretty decent hotel! The dinnertime kickback was way more than I expected! Con: no extra toilet paper or lotion. Random strands of hair in the shower.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Place is great nicely done, staff is great, good restaurants.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
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Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
We checked in. Withing 10 minutes we checked backed out and demanded a full refund. The place was run down, filthy and very poor accommodation
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newtowne West
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.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Jackson Ward
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Jackson Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Broad Street or Black History Museum.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but Arthur Ashe Athletic Center and The Diamond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
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.
