Rich in Civil War History & Southern Hospitality

Looking for a Virginia history vacation, a Civil War vacation, a true Civil War getaway, or a relaxing Southern Hospitality getaway, our suggested itinerary packages offer great ideas for an exciting Appomattox vacation.

 

History Getaway – 2 days

Lodging:
Babcock House Bed and Breakfast

Day one:
Breakfast at B&B
The Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Clover Hill Living History Village
Picnic Lunch at Appomattox River Wayside (in bad weather, lunch in downtown)
Turn of the Century downtown Walking Tour
The Appomattox County Historical Museum
Monument Circle
Dinner in Appomattox

Day Two:
Breakfast in Appomattox
Day trip to the National D Day Memorial
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
Lunch
Historic Lynchburg Civil War Driving Tour
Shopping and Antiquing downtown Appomattox
Dinner in Appomattox

 

Great Outdoors Getaway – 2 days

Lodging:
Spring Grove Farm Bed and Breakfast

Day One:
Breakfast at B&B
Golf at Mountain View Golf Course
Turn of the Century downtown Walking Tour
Lunch in Appomattox
Fishing/Swimming/Hunting at Holliday Lake or James River State Park
Dinner in Appomattox

Day Two:
Breakfast at B&B
Frisbee Disc Golf at Appomattox Community Park
Hiking Trails and Geo-caching at Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
Picnic lunch at Appomattox River Wayside
Canoeing – James River Outdoor Adventures
Dinner in Appomattox

 

Southern Hospitality Getaway – 2 days

Lodging:
Longacre Bed and Breakfast

Day One:
Breakfast at B&B
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Lunch in Appomattox
Antiquing and shopping Downtown Appomattox
Turn of the Century Walking Tour
Dinner in Appomattox
Appomattox Courthouse Theater production

Day Two:
Breakfast at B&B
Outlet shopping – Farmville
Lunch
Appomattox County Historical Museum
Formal Afternoon Tea at Appomattox Tea Room
Afternoon Drive
Avoca Museum – Altavista
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest – Forest
Patrick Henry’s Red Hill – Brookneal
Blue Ridge Parkway
Natural Bridge