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Virginia’s capital city, Richmond is part of a metropolitan area that also includes the city of Colonial Heights, the town of Ashland, and four counties: Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and New Kent. Interstate 95 connects the region north and south, while Interstate 64 links the area to the east and west.
“Groups love our selection of outstanding venues, accommodations, and attractions,” says Jerrine Lee, vice president of sales for Richmond CVB. “We also have unique attributes; for example, we are the only place in the nation that has class III and IV rapids running through downtown. Add to that our walkable historic neighborhoods, charming restaurants, historical attractions, and other amenities, and you have the ingredients for a memorable, successful event.”
Greater Richmond Convention Center offers 700,000 square feet of adaptable space, including a 178,000-square-foot exhibit hall, which can accommodate more than 12,000 people. The facility also features 80,000 square feet of meeting space across 36 rooms, including a 30,550-square-foot ballroom. Henrico Sports & Events Center provides 39,000 square feet of flexible space for up to 4,500 attendees. On Richmond’s riverfront, the new Allianz Amphitheater can accommodate events of up to 7,500 people.
Richmond Marriott includes 26,520 square feet of event space for up to 2,000 guests. The historic Jefferson Hotel boasts 26,000 square feet of space, while Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 23,839 square feet. Westin Richmond features 22,761 square feet of space for up to 600 guests, and Linden Row Inn provides 2,600 square feet for intimate boardroom meetings.
CarMax Park, home to the Richmond Flying Squirrels AA-affiliate of Major League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants, offers private spaces, including the 6,000-square-foot Atlantic Union Bank Lounge, which accommodates more than 600 people. The 270-room Hilton Richmond The Mondelle at Springling at District 60 is scheduled to open in 2028 in Chesterfield County, offering 30,000 square
feet of meeting space.
