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Things to do in Petersburg, Virginia

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About Petersburg, Virginia

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We're still writing a full guide to Petersburg, Virginia. In the meantime, explore its top-rated attractions below — ranked by real traveller ratings.

Top things to do in Petersburg, Virginia

The 27 highest-rated places in Petersburg, Virginia, ranked by travellers.

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Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum 1 Museums
Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum
4.8 · 1,860 reviews
Swaders Sports Park 2 Amusement parks
Swaders Sports Park
4.2 · 1,620 reviews
Henricus Historical Park 3 Museums
Henricus Historical Park
4.6 · 882 reviews
Berkeley Plantation 4 Museums
Berkeley Plantation
4.7 · 765 reviews
US Army Quartermaster Museum 5 Museums
US Army Quartermaster Museum
4.7 · 484 reviews
Ettrick Park 6 Parks
Ettrick Park
4.5 · 528 reviews
Historic Shirley 7 Historical places
Historic Shirley
4.4 · 424 reviews
Lakeview Park 8 Parks
Lakeview Park
4.3 · 356 reviews
US Army Women's Museum 9 Museums
US Army Women's Museum
4.7 · 234 reviews
Goyne Park 10 Parks
Goyne Park
4.4 · 300 reviews
Jordan Point Marina 11 Beaches and ponds
Jordan Point Marina
4.6 · 169 reviews
Petersburg National Battlefield-City Point Unit 12 Parks
Petersburg National Battlefield-City Point Unit
4.5 · 200 reviews
Fort Clifton 13 Historical places
Fort Clifton
4.5 · 153 reviews
Legends Park 14 Parks
Legends Park
3.9 · 315 reviews
Violet Bank Museum 15 Museums
Violet Bank Museum
4.5 · 121 reviews
Centre Hill Mansion House Museum 16 Museums
Centre Hill Mansion House Museum
4.5 · 104 reviews
Fort Clifton Park 17 Parks
Fort Clifton Park
4.4 · 131 reviews
Big Woods Wildlife Management Area 18 Zoos
Big Woods Wildlife Management Area
4.3 · 77 reviews
Abundant Life Church Of Deliverance 19 Temples
Abundant Life Church Of Deliverance
4.9 · 40 reviews
Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge 20 Places of interest
Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge
4 · 84 reviews
Eppington Plantation 21 Places of interest
Eppington Plantation
4.7 · 24 reviews
Westover Church 22 Temples
Westover Church
4.9 · 21 reviews
Greenway Plantation 23 Historical places
Greenway Plantation
4.5 · 6 reviews
City Point History Museum 24 Museums
City Point History Museum
4.7 · 6 reviews
Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens 25 Places of interest
Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens
4.3 · 16 reviews
Miles B. Carpenter Folk Art Museum 26 Museums
Miles B. Carpenter Folk Art Museum
4.3 · 6 reviews
Kippax Plantation 27 Historical places
Kippax Plantation
3.5 · 11 reviews

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Spring and early autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather for sightseeing, with mild days and thinner crowds than mid-summer.

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Two to three days is enough to cover the main highlights, with extra time for day trips to nearby attractions.

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City centres are usually walkable, with public transport linking the main districts; check local apps for tickets and routes.

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Staying near the old town or main station keeps the top attractions within easy reach on foot or a short ride.

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Aventuro lists 27 curated attractions in and around Petersburg, Virginia, ranked by traveller ratings.

Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum is the highest-rated place to visit in Petersburg, Virginia right now.

The largest category is museums, with 9 places to explore.

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