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location
Located in the heart of Richmond, just across from the Virginia State Capitol, The Commonwealth is a city landmark in its own right. The hotel rests in the city’s Main Street Banking Historic District, a neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places and known for its Late Victorian and International Style architecture. It is also just an easy walk from other historic neighborhoods like Shockhoe Slip and Church Hill, the oldest district in Richmond, and the James River waterfront. This convenient location makes The Commonwealth an ideal base for exploring some of the city’s must-see sights.
Nearest Airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) / 1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, Richmond, VA 23250 / Roughly a 12- to 22-minute drive
Hotel Address
901 Bank Street, Richmond
Virginia, United States 23219
Historic Hotels of America Recommended Points of Interest
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Children's Museum of Richmond
Experience kid-friendly activities at the Children's Museum of Richmond.
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Fourth Baptist Church's Educational Wing
Visit the mid-century modern wing at this historic African American church.
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Historic Evergreen Cemetery
Explore the historic graves of the Evergreen Cemetery, founded in 1891.
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Hollywood Cemetary
Hollywood Cemetery is a large, sprawling cemetery located next to Richmond, Virginia's Oregon Hill neighborhood at 412 South Cherry Street.
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a 50 acres, botanical garden in Richmond, Virginia's Lakeside neighborhood. It features a conservatory, library cafe and tea house restaurant.
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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Explore the historic home of Maggie L Walker, the first woman who was the president of a bank in the United States.
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Maymont
Explore this 100-acre Victorian estate and public park.
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Science Museum of Virginia
Discover interactive science exhibits at the Science Museum of Virginia.
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Sherwood Forest Plantation Foundation
Explore the home of former U.S. President John Tyler.
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Shockoe Bottom
Experience the legacy of the American slave trade in Richmond.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Explore St. John's Episcopal Church, which is a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Explore some of the finest art in the country at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
The Virginia Historical Society, founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a major repository, research, and teaching center for Virginia history.
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Virginia State Capitol Building and Executive Mansion
View this structure that serves as the official residence of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
