Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
"Petersburg offers additional Civil War history and makes a strong base for heritage travelers. Visitors from here can reach the park for a day trip focused on the Appomattox campaign."
A historic battlefield park preserving a pivotal Civil War site in rural Virginia.
Fairfax Stone State Park
"Petersburg visitors enjoy the park’s proximity for quick getaways and to experience the source of the Potomac River."
A historic park marking the source of the Potomac River and a colonial boundary.
Cathedral State Park
"Petersburg is a scenic town in Grant County, offering outdoor recreation and a convenient starting point for trips to the park."
Cathedral State Park preserves a rare old-growth hemlock forest in Preston County, WV.
