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Appomattox AttractionsView All | Local Attractions | Day Trips Appomattox attractions highlight Civil War History and so much more. From the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Civil War surrender site, and an 18th century living history village, Appomattox attractions offer much to see and enjoy.
NATURAL BRIDGE One of the seven natural wonders of the world. Carved by a river from 36,000 tons of limestone and soaring 215 feet in the air. Walk the Cedar Creek Trail to a Monacan Indian Village and Lace Falls. Symphonic light show in the evening (call for times). Open daily from 8am – dark. Located on US 11 and Rt. 130. (540)291-2121
RED HILL The last home and final resting place of Patrick Henry located near Brookneal. The site is home to Patrick Henry’s law office and museum memorabilia, and a walking tour of the plantation house and grounds. Admission. Open 9am -5pm April – October; 9am – 4pm November – March. Located at 1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal, Va. (434)376-2044.
SAILOR’S CREEK HISTORICAL BATTLEFIELD The site of the last civil war battle before Appomattox. Included on Lee’s Retreat interpretive Civil War driving tour. Open year round. LOCATION: From U.S. 460, take Route 617 to Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park. From U.S. 360, take State Route 307 (connecting highway between U.S. 360 and U.S. 460) to Route 617 North. (434)392-3435
THE MAJESTIC BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY is ranked America’s most scenic drive. Enjoy beautiful scenery and wildlife as you drive through the beautiful mountains of Virginia. Perfect for picnics or just a day of sight seeing. Information centers are available on the parkway. (540)586-4496.
The national monument constructed to honor Allied Armed Forces who participated in the 1944 Normandy, France invasion. Bedford was chosen as the site for the National monument as it is reported to have sustained the highest per capita loss of lives during the D-Day invasion. Located in Bedford on Hwy 122 at the 460 Bypass. (540)586-3329.
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Forest, VA (434)525-1806 THOMAS JEFFERSON’S POPLAR FOREST Located in Bedford County, just west of Lynchburg. Poplar Forest was Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home and plantation. Designed during his 2nd term as President, Jefferson sojourned to Poplar Forest in his retirement to spend time with his grandchildren and escape public life. Ongoing restoration and archaeology. Open Daily March 15-December 15. Groups by appointment year-round. (434)525-1806.
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Natural Bridge
Red Hill
Sailors Creek Historical Battlefield State Park
The Blue Ridge Parkway
The National D-Day Memorial
Thomas Jefferson