Popular places to visit
Rogers Stadium
Catch an event at Rogers Stadium during your trip to Petersburg. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
You can browse the exhibits at National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Petersburg. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Pamplin Historical Park
Explore the great outdoors at Pamplin Historical Park, a lovely green space in Petersburg. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Petersburg Vacations
Traveling is about feeling inspired, having new experiences and collecting meaningful memories. And all of that begins with familiarizing yourself with your destination! Ready to discover a few details about Petersburg?
This neighborhood lies 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of downtown Richmond, the state capital of Virginia.
Richmond is home to 200,000 local residents.
Places to visit in Petersburg
You don't need to be a star student to admire the time-worn buildings and fascinating stories of Virginia State University. Want more nearby options? What year was it built and what events occurred there? Strive to find the answers to these questions when you visit Old Blandford Church, a historically important building. But that's not all. It has been said that knowledge is power. With that in mind, you're sure to feel a bit more powerful when you're finished with Centre Hill Museum.Where do you fly into for Petersburg?
Clip your seatbelt on, turn off the in-flight film, and prepare for landing at Richmond International Airport (RIC). Best part? You'll be just 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the north of Petersburg.Frequently asked questions
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