Petersburg (Virginia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
independent city in Virginia, United States
About Petersburg (Virginia)
Just outside of Richmond, this town was a crucial rail hub during theAmerican Civil Warand holding Petersburg meant easy access to the Confederate capital at Richmond. After Union General Grant couldn't outflank Confederate General Lee during the Overland Campaign in the summer of 1864 Lee dug in here in trench warfare reminiscent of World War I until his lines were stretched too thin and he abandoned his positions to try to get away from Grant, only to be caught at Appomattox, leading to the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, the Confederacy's main field army.
Top Attractions in Petersburg (Virginia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Petersburg (Virginia):
- ★Pamplin Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier,
- ★Petersburg National Battlefield
Where to Eat in Petersburg (Virginia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Brickhouse Run
Where to Stay in Petersburg (Virginia)
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Petersburg (Virginia) Travel Guide Sections
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