Richmond Lodging in a Nutshell |
Ron Callari, Contributing Writer |
 From theme parks to Colonial and Civil War history to world-class NASCAR racing, Richmond, Virginia is a unique location for the business and leisure traveler.
Filled with a sense of old world charm, Richmond's tree-lined streets frame the historic monuments dedicated to heroes from all walks of life.
Designed with a wide range of attractions, visitors can enjoy white-water rafting down the James River one day and golf the next at one of Richmond’s world-class courses. The area provides plenty of activities for the history buff, nature lover, and thrill seeker alike.
Metro Richmond has approximately 13,000 available hotel rooms, from five-star hotels like The Jefferson to economy accommodations, this destination has enough variety for all preferences and pocketbooks.
Only fifteen minutes from Richmond International Airport, you can drive into a modern city center that is home to financial institutions, universities, hospitals, Fortune 500 Companies and highrise office complexes. Located just a few streets over you can visit historical sites and spend a day touring local attractions.
Richmond is easily accessible by air, land and rail. The Richmond International Airport is about nine miles east of the city, off Interstate 64. Amtrak trains also service the area, and there is easy access by car as Richmond is located at the junction of I-95 and I-64. It's about 110 miles south of Washington D.C. Take I-64 east 50 miles to historic Williamsburg, and drive another 60 miles to reach Virginia Beach. Head west 70 miles on I-64 to reach Charlottesville, site of Thomas Jefferson's mountaintop home, Monticello, and the University of Virginia. This central location makes Richmond an ideal hub for access to Virginia’s other diverse attractions.
Richmond has often been called “the perfect blending of the past with the present.”
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