Location: Petersburg
Top Things to do in Petersburg
Countries
Things to do in Petersburg, Virginia (VA): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Petersburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,420. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines Petersburg (along with the city of Colonial Heights) with Dinwiddie County for statistical purposes. It is located on the Appomattox River and 21 miles (34 km) south of the state capital of Richmond. The city's unique industrial past and its location as a transportation hub combined to create wealth for Virginia and the region.
Restaurants in Petersburg
1. Pamplin Historical Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 339 reviews
Featuring the engaging National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, Tudor Hall Plantation, a recreated Military Encampment, and some of the best preserved earthworks in existence, this 424-acre park relives the life and times of a soldier during America's "War Between the States."
Reviewed By johnsI9946UT - Penfield, United States
We often take some time to preview an attraction to determine our willingness to return and the amount of time to allocate, if we chose to return. As per the AAA tour book we spent three hours and really only accessed the tip of an iceberg. As Civil War and general history buffs, we were very impressed with the two tours we attended. The guide was extremely well informed, friendly, and eager to share information as well as answering all questions in a manner accessible to visitors of all ages. The property is privately owned and is not a state or national park. It is beautifully maintained and has accurate reconstructions of the late Civil War period. If you are a history buff as we are, consider a full day at this site. The staff is helpful and friendly. New to history? Come and learn about a great family, life in the mid-1800s, and the battle that broke the military log jam that led to the end of the war.
2. Blandford Church and Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By Happy10958 - New Hampton, United States
The Blandford Church, sitting atop one of the highest points in Petersburg, features 13 beautiful Tiffany stained glass windows, each one representing a different state of the Confederacy. The artwork is beautiful, and the only question I had was why St.Thomas the Apostle ... famed as Doubting Thomas .... represents Georgia and not the show-me state, Missouri. The accompanying cemetery has some intriguing grave markers and, while Petersburg is best known for its Civil War, Blandford played an important role in the closing phases of the Revolutionary War.
3. Petersburg National Battlefield Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 460 reviews
Reviewed By VickiA156
What an amazing place to see. We enjoyed our brief visit in the visitor center before heading out on the 4.5 mile drive through the battlefield, Very knowledgeable ranger and very friendly. Must see when in the area. Free!
4. Centre Hill Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By W1702PJmarkg - Catonsville, United States
Built from 1818-1823 by a Revoluntionary War veteran, this gem sits on 5 acres high on a hill overlooking downtown Petersburg and the Appomattox River in the distance. The house was modified from the original Federal structure to Greek Revival and was headquarters to both the North and the South at various times during the Civil War. The 3rd owner had financial diffuculties and sold off all but the remaing 5 acres, but the house did remain in private hands until 1936 and was deeded to the city of Petersburg in 1972. Centre Hill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and had visits from presidents Tyler, Taft and Lincoln, only days before his death. The house/rooms are gorgeous with superb craftsmanship and the upstairs has a bit of a Guilded Age feel along with a very unique shower. There is much to read and see in the below level entrance area as well as the underground tunnel that lead from the house to the street level. Centre Hill has been featured on the TV show Mercy Street, the movie Killing Lincoln and many other period pieces. There is also a small gift shop.
5. Farmers Bank
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By E1889MDsaraho - Washington DC, United States
My boyfriend and I stopped by here on a quiet Saturday. The docent was enthusiastic and informative, telling us about the Civil War history of the bank up to some fun details about its use for film sets. Glad we stopped by!
6. Poplar Grove National Cemetery
7. Peter Jones Trading Station
8. Petersburg Station
9. People's Memorial Cemetery
10. Trapezium House
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Tansy2015 - Brighton, United States
Yes it is owned by a private individual however you can take pictures of it from the outside. There is a welcome Center a few blocks away will give you all kinds of information about the building. They hope to open it for tours soon they said. The house is built on an angle because the person who built it felt that when there are no 90° angles ghost can’t inhabit the building LOL. Very cool
