- The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Petersburg, Virginia, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Sites, Military Museums and Battlefields.
- From Lee's Retreat to Petersburg National Battlefield Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Midlothian, Hopewell and Charles City.
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Muscle car and Speed enthusiasts race head-to-head in Camaro’s to determine who is the fastest
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Lee's Retreat is a Civil War trail that follows the path that General Robert E. Lee and his troops followed from the Union's attack at Five Forks to his surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. The trail is marked with historic markers.
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1539 Hickory Hill Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803
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One of the most extensive incidents of the Civil War was the Siege of Petersburg which has been memorialized at the Petersburg National Battlefield Park. A variety of educational tours are offered including reenactments of Civil War life.
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The Blandford Church & Cemetery has been a vital religious institute and burial site since the early eighteenth century with the oldest grave marker dated from 1702. The church tour includes a walking tour that highlights some of the burial sites and monuments in the cemetery when weather permits.
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Activities related to the substantial waterway are popular along the Appomattox River Heritage Trail. The trail and the river itself serve as a popular destination for white water rafting, fishing, and canoeing.
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Owned and operated by the county, Ferndale Park has long been a recreational spot within the local area. However, recently attempts have been made to upgrade the park and raise the water level of the old canal which runs through it.
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Lee Memorial Park is a historic park and national historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.The district includes the park's roadways, paths and trails and the Lee Park Wild Flower and Bird Sanctuary.
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N Market St & Low Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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Olde Towne Historic District Park is a district of antique galleries, boutiques, craft shops, restaurants, cafes, and a mix of renovated residences. Olde Town also showcases the Courthouse complex and scores of historic and architecturally significant structures.
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First opened in 1817, the Farmers Bank branch in St. Petersburg is a three-story Federal-style structure. It currently is one of the few bank museums in the United States and has been restored with many period pieces and authentic furniture.
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Built by a Revolutionary War veteran in 1823, the Centre Hill Mansion has served as a welcoming house to several former presidents. Guided tours of the period rooms are conducted every hour on the hour.
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224 Wittten Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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The Pocahontas Island Black History Museum is a small historical museum described as a representation of the oldest black community in America. Attractions include various exhibits, historical memorabilia, and guided tours.