Lakeside
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Popular places to visit
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
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.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.
Things to do
Top hotels in Lakeside
![Best Western Plus Richmond Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23200/23195/33e7d512_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun,2024
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Reviewed on 16 Jun,2024
![Graduate Richmond](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17730000/17726000/17725982/8e0c450c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun,2024
![Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10271/570dfaa0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun,2024
![Omni Richmond Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13900/13817/6c03a009_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun,2024
![The Berkeley Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1860/1d038227_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun,2024
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
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Dumbarton
Restaurants and shopping are some things travellers note about Dumbarton. Check out Shops at Willow Lawn or Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
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Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but Children's Museum of Richmond and Science Museum of Virginia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Laurel
Shopping and coffee shops are some things travellers note about Laurel. Check out Cultural Arts Center Glen Allen or Crump Park and Meadow Farm Museum while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
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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 Monument Avenue.
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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.
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VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.