Lakeside, VA
Richmond
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Popular places to visit
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the charming coffeehouses while you're in the area.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your stay in Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
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University of Richmond
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Richmond, during your trip to Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the charming coffeehouses while you're in the area.
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Broad Street
During your trip to Richmond, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Altria Theater
Enjoy a performance at Altria Theater, a storied theater in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts during your travels in Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Other neighborhoods around Lakeside
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Dumbarton
Well-liked for its restaurants and shopping, you might stop by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Country Club of Virginia while you're exploring Dumbarton and the surrounding neighborhoods.
![Trying out one of the local breweries. Richmond has more craft breweries per capita than any other city.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8d8e5fe253d8b0ca7ac151370dcc310e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Scott's Addition
While Scott's Addition might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Children's Museum of Richmond and Science Museum of Virginia.
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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
Boasting a long stretch of Victorian architecture, this residential area is home to VCU's Monroe Park Campus, tree-lined avenues, and numerous parks. Explore local cafes, restaurants, and the nearby Virginia Center for Architecture at Branch House.
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Carytown
While visiting Carytown, you might make a stop by sights like Carytown and Byrd Theater.
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VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.