Southside

Travel Guide

Aerial photograph of Virginia International Raceway or VIR.
Aerial photograph of Virginia International Raceway or VIR.
Aerial photograph of Virginia International Raceway or VIR.
Richmond can be a #winterwonder when the James River gets icy!
#winterwonders
Nice place to stroll along side the river.

Where to stay in Southside

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Midlothian

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midlothian and surrounding area, you can visit James River and Carytown.

Midlothian
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Blackwell

When in Blackwell, you can plan a visit to Belle Isle and James River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Blackwell
Lunch at the halfway house. Trust me. Get the shrimp. Yum!

Bellwood

Visitors to Bellwood appreciate its coffee shops. A visit to Richmond National Battlefield Park and Castlewood might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Bellwood
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Bensley

When in Bensley, you can plan a visit to Richmond National Battlefield Park and New Market Heights Battlefield, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bensley
Residential street with glimpses of the river.

Westover Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westover Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Carytown and University of Richmond Stadium.

Westover Hills
Aerial view of capitol square in Richmond with Virginia state capital, executive mansion, department of agriculture, old city hall, skyline

Swansboro

While Swansboro isn't home to many top sights, Belle Isle and James River are some notable places to visit nearby.

Swansboro
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond I-95 South, VA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond I-95 South, VA

2.5 out of 5
2401 Willis Rd Richmond VA
The price is €95 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€95
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,488 reviews)
Bathroom was not the cleanest, q-tips on the floor in the bathroom, no garbage can in the bathroom, bed felt like a waterbed!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond I-95 South, VA
Four Points by Sheraton Richmond

Four Points by Sheraton Richmond

3.5 out of 5
9901 Midlothian Tpke Richmond VA
The price is €116 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
€116
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff who when I asked about a place to walk pointed me to a lovely pond behind the hotel with many birds, a surprise treat for a hotel on a major road.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Richmond
Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway

Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway

3 out of 5
4303 Commerce Road Richmond VA
The price is €98 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
€98
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
OVEALL Excellent faility. Could not have been happier.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stylish retreat in charming Richmond with Private Sauna and other modern touches

Stylish retreat in charming Richmond with Private Sauna and other modern touches

Richmond VA
Stay at this holiday home in Richmond. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Broad Street and Belle Isle ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
EXTREMELY MISLEADING & nothing like expected. Walked into sticky, dirty floors. We had a crawling baby & toddler, so we immediately had to clean. All our socks turned black on the bottoms. Walls were scraped up & covered in fingerprints everywhere. I’ve never seen anything like it. The kitchen table ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Stylish retreat in charming Richmond with Private Sauna and other modern touches
Gorgeously Renovated 3500 square foot Oxford home in Richmond!!

Gorgeously Renovated 3500 square foot Oxford home in Richmond!!

Richmond VA
Stay at this holiday home in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stony Point Fashion Park and Country Club of Virginia ...
10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Ryan is truly the best. House is amazing. Thank you.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Gorgeously Renovated 3500 square foot Oxford home in Richmond!!
NEW! Upscale Escape | Game Room & Spa-Like Baths

NEW! Upscale Escape | Game Room & Spa-Like Baths

Richmond VA
Stay at this holiday home in Richmond. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Broad Street and Virginia ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Great place to stay for a family or group visiting Richmond! Would highly recommend!

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

NEW! Upscale Escape | Game Room & Spa-Like Baths
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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