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At the Eastern Front Visitor Center You can see exhibits and audio-visual programs which tell the story of how the siege resulted in the collapse of Richmond and the Southern army of General Lee.

The Petersburg National Battlefield also makes a great horseback riding vacation idea. Run by the National Park Service, the park has over nine miles of multi-use trails that are excellent for horseback riding.

Nearby Pocahontas State Park also has about nine miles of trails for horseback riding. This is actually Virginia’s largest state park and offers many outdoor activities like camping, boating and lake fishing.

There are numerous community trails that make up the Artisan Trails. To tell you about them all is beyond the scope of this little vacation ideas blurb.

Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan is a non-profit organization that sponsors the Artisan Trails.

The community artisan trails are created to highlight local creative points of interest like craft studios, farms and farmers markets, historic sites and recreational spots. Unique lodging and eateries are featured to give you the opportunity to discover local cuisine and culture.

Go fishing in the stocked fishing pond or cruise around on a paddle boat. Other onsite camp activities include funbikes, playground, horseshoes, volleyball, heated pool and rec hall. While camping here you can head out and visit the many tourist spots in the area; King’s Dominion Theme Park, George Washington’s Birthplace, Mt. Vernon, Gunston Hall, Montpelier. You also have easy access to major shopping areas and over 100 antique shops.

Clover Hill Village is a six acre living history village where you can browse historic buildings from the period 1840 – 1920. Steins Unlimited has a huge collection of antique steins dating back as far as 1594. Explore Appomattox on a self-guided Turn of the Century Walking Tour of 50 historical buildings and landmarks.

It’s not uncommon for visitors to bring a musical instrument and join in a jam session. An example of a major venue along the Crooked Road is Blue Ridge Institute & Museum in Ferrum, VA. Along with musical galleries and artifacts it’s the site of Virginia’s largest folk festival; Blue Ridge Folklife Festival.

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