Petersburg, Virginia Travel Information

Hopewell (Prince George County), VA An independent city located in the heart of the Williamsburg-Richmond-Petersburg triangle, Hopewell stands as one of Virginia’s truly undiscovered treasures. Visit the small Virginia port city of Hope... Hopewell, VA

Lee's Retreat: Petersburg to Appomattox Lee’s Retreat is a 50-mile, historical drive that traces the closing days of the Civil War as Union General Ulysses S. Grant relentlessly pursued Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Lee’s surrender a... Petersburg, VA

Petersburg (Prince George County), VA Petersburg is an independent city located in a tri-county area south of the James River. A visit to the old city is an adventure that transcends more than 350 years of history, culture and American li... Petersburg, VA

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• Richmond & Central Virginia Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Eastern Virginia Scenic Drives and Road Trips

Encampment Loop (Distance: 2.5 mi) This hike circuits the Poor Creek drainage of Petersburg National Battlefield. Leave the site of Fort Haskell and travel through bottoms, hills, and by the old Taylor Farm, all playing roles in the Un...

Petersburg, VA - Hiking - length:2.7 mi

Harrison’s Creek Loop (Distance: 2.5 mi) This hike explores part of Petersburg National Battlefield. The now wooded lands offer a natural respite contrasting with the dark Civil War days. Start at a replicated siege site, then travel a well-...

Petersburg, VA - Hiking - length:3.4 mi

Petersburg National Battlefield Park Trails (Distance: 2.6 mi) In many ways the Union siege of Petersburg was the climactic battle of the American Civil War, and the subsequent Confederate surrender merely the denouement. Today, more than 150,000 visitors tour Pe...

Petersburg, VA - Hiking - length:6.7 mi

Petersburg National Battlefield (Distance: 2.9 mi) This ride's general location is in the city of Petersburg. Scenery includes historic monuments, bunkers, and exhibits that were part of the 10-month siege at Petersburg. This is a good family ride t...

Petersburg, VA - Mountain Biking - length:8 mi

R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks Trails (Distance: 6.9 mi) This short, well-trod loop passes diverse terrain: hillsides forested in mature hardwoods, the cattail- and-cordgrass marsh along Ashton Creek, and the wide Appomattox River on its way to meet the Jam...

Hopewell, VA - Hiking - length:1.8 mi

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Dogwood Dogwood Trace Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6800 yards, par 72 2.8 miles from center of Petersburg, Virginia

Fort Lee Cardinal 1 Cardinal Golf Course Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 3.8 miles from center of Petersburg, Virginia

Fort Lee Cardinal 2 Cardinal Golf Course Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 3.8 miles from center of Petersburg, Virginia

Fort Lee Cardinal 3 Cardinal Golf Course Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 3.8 miles from center of Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg Country Club of Petersburg Private Equity, 18 holes 7013 yards, par 72 4.1 miles from center of Petersburg, Virginia

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