Old Town Manchester 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 Old Town Manchester
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
Excellent hotel Menu was limited. Restaurant/Bar would not take cash which I thought was strange. Rooftop lounge outstanding
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
The Richmond location is top notch. The hotel has a luxury feel. The room was clean, the breakfast served was a hot breakfast (which is definitely a plus). You will not go wrong with this location.
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
None of the lamps worked, dirty carpet. Overall unacceptable accommodations for a traveler on business away from home.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Manchester
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.
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
