Blackwell
Richmond
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Altria Theater
Enjoy a show at Altria Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Top hotels in Blackwell
The Jefferson Hotel
Elegant, spacious, sophisticated, impeccably clean and updated. Staff friendly, welcoming and professional. Dinner and breakfast were fantastic Wish we could live here.
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Easy access from the highway, smooth checkin, clean
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Yes
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The staff was wonderful. Chiquita and Khasia in particular were kind and very helpful. All of the staff was attentive. *** The physical property needs some repairs (elevators very slow, halls were poorly painted, the room ceiling and walls were worn).
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025
The Commonwealth
Quiet stay near great sites and dining.
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 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.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum and Canal Walk.
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 Capitol Square.
Hollywood Cemetery
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hollywood Cemetery and surrounding area, you can visit James River and Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
