Location: Appomattox
Top Things to do in Appomattox
The 8 Best Things to do in Appomattox, Virginia (VA)
Appomattox is a town in Appomattox County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,733 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Appomattox County.
Restaurants in Appomattox
1. Wolfbane Productions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Wolfbane Productions is a professional theatre company located in historical Appomattox, bringing the Broadway experience to central Virginia.
2. McLean House
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
Historical site where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant in 1865.
Reviewed By DannyWasserman - Virginia Beach, United States
This is the home Lee and Grant met during their surrender agreement. It is run by the national park Service and is well kept and well preserved. There was a little bit of a line, but well worth the wait. Very informative and lots of history to be learned here. Put this on your bucket list.
3. Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 978 reviews
Reviewed By Kbecjeans - Salt Lake City, United States
This was a great place to learn about the end of the civil war. We learned about the last campaign, how Lee wanted to head south, but the union armies were able to block his path leading to the surrender. It is an important, pivotal point in US history and you could feel it here. The town was left much like it was in 1865 due to the railroad being built down the hill. Much of the town moved down to be nearer to it, leaving this to feel much like it must have at the time, small, rural and unhindered with more modern features. The film is essential, be sure to watch it. We were also able to hear a living history interpreter (Martha Hix, the innkeeper's daughter) who was excellent, giving us a what was almost like an eye witness glimpse of this important event. The small museum is also good. We didn't wander around the town much other than the Mclean home where the surrender took place. But many of the homes are open and show what it would have been like to live there and then. The park also consists of the last battle that took place prior to the surrender and we drove through stopping at the waysides, reading the informational plaques and taking the short walks. The apple orchard where Lee rested while waiting to hear from Grant about the surrender was long gone, but the mood of that day could still be imagined. Visiting this park in its entirety is highly recommended and could take most of a day. But hitting the highlights at the Mclean house, and the visitors center would still be worthwhile and would only take an hour or so.
4. Holliday Lake State Park
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By lucianreed - Appomattox, United States
This place is very nice ... A beach for swimming Decent fishing Great Snack Bar ! Lots of special programs Lucian Reed Appomattox
5. The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox
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4.5 based on 264 reviews
Drawing from a rich collection of artifacts and documents, The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox interweaves stories of the Confederate government, the military, civilians and enslaved & free African Americans. The main exhibit details events leading up to, during and following the Civil War, with a focus on the "Appomattox Moment" where two legendary armies met for the last time. Gen. Robert E. Lee's coat and sword are featured items on display.
Reviewed By RLWOrangePark - Ponte Vedra Beach, United States
This museum is located just down the road from Appomattox Court House National Historic Park where General Lee surrounded to General Grant. It is home to one of the world's most comprehensive and important collections of Civil War era military and civilian artifacts, weaponry, documents, photos, and more. The museum intertwines domestic life with military life as well as Confederate State government and enslaved and free African Americans. Exhibits detail events leading up to the war, the war itself and post war era; bringing human stories to life. Special emphasis is placed on the events at Appomattox with Lee's final orders to his troops and images and uniforms of those present at the surrender. Exhibit includes General Lee's sword and his uniform coat that he wore to the meeting with General Grant at Appomattox Court House and the Appomattox parole lists. Admission is $12.00 ($10.80 online) for adults, $10 ($9 online) for seniors and $6 ($5.40 online) for children. There are also combination tickets available for packages including The Confederate White House and Historic Tredegar. There is ample free parking on-site. Hours of operation are daily 10 AM to 5 PM.
6. Appomattox Station Battlefield Park
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By dewaynep2016 - Elizabethtown, United States
In addition to the McLean House (reconstructed), where Lee surrendered to Grant, there are several other buildings in the park - many of which were constructed prior to the Civil War. Some you can tour while others you can't, but even so you can still walk the grounds of all of them. They have a neat gift shop with all kinds of souvenirs. There is also a cemetery, you can walk from the town or drive up and park, that pays tributes to some of the last casualties from Lee's army.
7. Clover Hill Village
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
8. Appomattox County Historical Museum & Library
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By DannyWasserman - Virginia Beach, United States
Great museum with lots of displays, history nuggets, and great photo opportunities. The people are so informed and love to talk about the history of the Civil War. Put this on your bucket list.
