How to Find Hotels in Richmond, Virginia

One of America's historical gems, Richmond, Virginia is packed with family-friendly activities and outdoor fun. Museums abound for history buffs while the natural scenery appeals to nature lovers, making Richmond a great stop on any vacation.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for booking reservations

Get to Know Richmond, Virginia

1. Wander freely and discover treats off the beaten tourist path. Seemingly designed with something for everyone, Richmond, Virginia is a diverse city with lots of history, shopping, arts and outdoor recreation.

2. Take one of the city's many historical tours focusing on Patrick Henry, African-American trailblazers, Civil War history, art in the city or Richmond's historic homes and gardens.

3. Know that Richmond has four distinct seasons, and although it's notorious for its heat and humidity during the summer months, fall, winter and spring are generally mild and comfortable.

Get Around Richmond, Virginia

4. Driving to Richmond is easy for about half of the U.S. Located at the junction of I-95 and I-64, Richmond is just two hours away from the Atlantic Ocean, Washington D.C. and the Blue Ridge mountain range.

5. Fly into Richmond via the Richmond International Airport, close to downtown and serviced by Air Ontario, Delta, Northwest, United, American, US Airways, Continental and TWA.

6. Saunter in by Greyhound or Amtrak, both convenient to downtown Richmond and equipped for disabled passengers.

7. Once in the city, travel by taxi for about $1.50 per mile or hop onto one of the local buses operating in the greater metro area.

Choose Your Accommodations

8. To book accommodations, contact Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

9. Find a wide range of accommodations in and around Richmond, from bed-and-breakfasts to ritzy hotels. Prices will run anywhere from $60 for budget hotels to well over $300 for more luxurious digs.

10. Book accommodations in Richmond's historic district and stay within walking distance of a variety of attractions and landmarks.

11. Consider a night's stay in The Jefferson Hotel, a National Historic Landmark in Richmond. The Jefferson also is one of only 23 hotels in North America to hold both the Mobil 5-star and the AAA 5-diamond rating.

Explore the City

12. Prepare some transportation: a car, the local buses or a taxi service, as Richmond is about 63 square miles. Hoofing it 100 percent is not an option.

13. Visit some of the many museums about the history of African-Americans or the Civil War, tour historically significant homes, or face whitewater rapids. All museums and other visitor's attractions are open year-round.

14. Dive into literature at the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, a treat for adults and children.