Explore all the things to do in Richmond, Virginia, whether it’s a fun night on the town or a shopping spree at Short Pump Town Center Mall. Take advantage of the convenient location near top Richmond and Short Pump attractions. A short ride from downtown Richmond, you’ll find the best of the West End region. Our hotel is near Altria Theatre and Kings Dominion. Discover the beauty of the nearby Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and The Valentine or visit a loved one at VCU or the University of Richmond.

Events & Attractions

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Discover the various possibilities at VCU, a top 100 research university, where discovery and creativity go hand in hand. Located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, its more than 200 programs focus on practical learning and creativity.

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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

The Boathouse is the best seafood in Richmond. Their dry dock location, offering the same exemplary service and unique experience as their waterfront restaurant.

The Boathouse (at Short Pump Mall)

Check out the art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. This museum, along with the adjacent Virginia Historical Society, makes up the Museum District, which is less than 20 minutes from our hotel near Richmond VA.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Sing along to a musical at the Altria Theater, a theater in Richmond located at the southwest corner of Monroe Park and the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex. Formerly known as The Mosque and the Landmark Theater.

Altria Theatre

Enjoy a fun family-friendly day at Kings Dominion, Virginia's premier themed amusement park. The park offers season-long access passes and free parking.

Kings Dominion

Expansive, light-filled eatery pairing Mexican comfort food with craft beer, cocktails and wine.

Casa Del Barco (at Short Pump Mall)

Feel like you're in Colorado in this themed rustic restaurant that features classic American fare like steak, various pastas, and seafood.

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill

Near our Richmond hotel is the University of Richmond, a highly ranked liberal arts university offering an extraordinary combination of liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education.

University of Richmond

Take a stroll at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens and enjoy the 50 acres of unique flowers and gardens. Make this historical site apart of your own history with its breathtaking live exhibits.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

The Mill at Fine Creek is a spacious and scenic 10 acre setting of green landscaping. This location offers a one-of-a-kind wedding experience.

The Mill at Fine Creek

Walk to nearby Short Pump Town Center from our Hyatt House hotel and enjoy a nice shopping spree at the different stores.

Short Pump Town Center

Create your dream pizza at this vibrant restaurant with barbecued chicken, goat cheese, vegetables, or different Thai flavors.

California Pizza Kitchen at Short Pump

Richmond International Airport is a joint civil-military airport in Sandston, Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community

Richmond International Airport

Book your next charter bus trip, airport shuttle or private transportation request with James River Transportation, the safe and reliable choice!

James River Transportation

Savor Italian cuisine at Maggiano's Little Italy, a restaurant that serves big portions of hearty classics.

Maggiano's Little Italy

Watch a movie at CinéBistro, an upscale cinema chain that serves bistro food, popcorn, & cocktails at Stony Point Fashion Park after you shop at the stores that the park also offers.

Stony Point Fashion Park

Learn history at The Valentine, the first museum in Richmond, through exhibitions that focus on "American urban and social history, costumes and textiles, decorative arts and architecture".

The Valentine

Draftcade was named one of the top arcade bars in the United States. Offering arcade classics, 6 Skee-Ball lanes, Pinball, 4 All Star Hoops, Classic Consoles, Giant Jenga and more.

Draftcade (at Short Pump Mall)

A gorgeous 28,000 square foot clubhouse, offering indoor and outdoor event spaces. This is the perfect space for your wedding.

The Dominion Club

Winn Transportation is an operated business consisting of motorcoaches, mini coaches, vans, shuttles, transit buses, limousines, executive sedans, trolleys and a tour division.

Winn Transportation

Drive Shack Richmond is redefining entertainment with cutting edge interactive golf, chef-inspired cuisine and signature cocktails.

Drive Shack Richmond

Grab some friends and play a good game of golf at Topgolf, a sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

Top Golf

Chain comedy club offering live performances Wednesday-Sunday & a diverse American dinner menu.

Funny Bone (at Short Pump Mall)

A luxury wedding and event venue, hosting unrivaled events and boutique lodging, paired with thoughtful cuisine.

Hyatt House Richmond / Short Pump