Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor AdventureNatural Bridge State Park
Under $25Walk under a limestone arch about 200 feet high carved by Cedar Creek, then follow the trail to Lace Falls.
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SightseeingHistory BuffFree
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 National Park Dr · Appomattox, VA
Why you should go…
This park preserves the village where Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865. You can go inside the reconstructed McLean House, where the two generals met, and walk among the courthouse and original 19th-century buildings. Rangers give talks and living history programs, and hiking trails and a driving route lead to Lee's headquarters site and an artillery park. No entrance pass is required.
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Good to know
General sightseeing guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
