Anne's Guidebook
Outdoor Activities
Long scenic trail along the Appomattox River. Closest entry point is at Ferndale Park - 19 minute drive. From the parking lot, cross the foot bridge over the canal, then take the stairs down to the river.
Appomattox River Trail
Appomattox River TrailLong scenic trail along the Appomattox River. Closest entry point is at Ferndale Park - 19 minute drive. From the parking lot, cross the foot bridge over the canal, then take the stairs down to the river.
An 8,000 acre park offering many miles of hiking, biking, and horse trails, plus two fishing lakes, boat rentals, and an aquatic center/water park. Entrance fee. 10301 State Park Rd - 35 minute drive.
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Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park RdAn 8,000 acre park offering many miles of hiking, biking, and horse trails, plus two fishing lakes, boat rentals, and an aquatic center/water park. Entrance fee. 10301 State Park Rd - 35 minute drive.
Small local zoo with an extensive collection of 2000 animals representing 180 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds from around the world. The zoo provides visitors with up close encounters with a number of the animals, including the option to feed the giraffe and barnyard animals. Entrance fee. Open Mon thru Sat 9:30-5. 8300 Beaver Bridge Rd - 35 minute drive.
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Metro Richmond Zoo
8300 Beaver Bridge RdSmall local zoo with an extensive collection of 2000 animals representing 180 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds from around the world. The zoo provides visitors with up close encounters with a number of the animals, including the option to feed the giraffe and barnyard animals. Entrance fee. Open Mon thru Sat 9:30-5. 8300 Beaver Bridge Rd - 35 minute drive.
Sightseeing
At Pamplin Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier you learn about the Civil War and life in the South during this time period. The park includes four museums, four historic houses, live costumed interpreters, and guided tours of the Breakthrough Battlefield and Tudor Hall Plantation. There are also walking trails through the battlefields and woodlands. Open 9-5, closed Mondays. 6125 Boydton Plank Rd - 19 minute drive
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Pamplin Historical Park
6125 Boydton Plank RdAt Pamplin Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier you learn about the Civil War and life in the South during this time period. The park includes four museums, four historic houses, live costumed interpreters, and guided tours of the Breakthrough Battlefield and Tudor Hall Plantation. There are also walking trails through the battlefields and woodlands. Open 9-5, closed Mondays. 6125 Boydton Plank Rd - 19 minute drive
Downtown Richmond offers many restaurants, museums, shows, shops, festivals, events, and James River hikes and activities. We really enjoy walking around Belle Isle, which is a popular attraction for Richmond visitors as well as residents. 45 minute drive.
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Richmond
Downtown Richmond offers many restaurants, museums, shows, shops, festivals, events, and James River hikes and activities. We really enjoy walking around Belle Isle, which is a popular attraction for Richmond visitors as well as residents. 45 minute drive.
Food scene
The Coop Market sells specialty foods and crafts all made locally or in Virginia. They also offer fresh eggs and produce from local farmers, as well as homemade baked goods. Pull up a stool at the counter to enjoy a county ham sandwich with bacon jam, or an ice cream cone made with Richland Dairy ice cream - yum! Open Thurs & Fri 11-5 and Sat 10-5 - 12 minute drive
20121 Cox Rd
The Coop Market sells specialty foods and crafts all made locally or in Virginia. They also offer fresh eggs and produce from local farmers, as well as homemade baked goods. Pull up a stool at the counter to enjoy a county ham sandwich with bacon jam, or an ice cream cone made with Richland Dairy ice cream - yum! Open Thurs & Fri 11-5 and Sat 10-5 - 12 minute drive
Slow smoked pork BBQ, ribs, and sides. Order at the counter, eat at outdoor picnic tables or take-out. Open Fri thru Sun, 11-6 (or until they run out, which is not uncommon) 22902 Cox Rd - 14 minute drive
Corner Market BBQ
22902 Cox RoadSlow smoked pork BBQ, ribs, and sides. Order at the counter, eat at outdoor picnic tables or take-out. Open Fri thru Sun, 11-6 (or until they run out, which is not uncommon) 22902 Cox Rd - 14 minute drive
Closest sit down restaurant to us. Good Mexican food to eat there or take-out. Open for lunch thru dinner daily. 23210 Airport St - 16 minute drive.
El Caporal Mexican Restaurant Dinwiddie
23210 Airport StreetClosest sit down restaurant to us. Good Mexican food to eat there or take-out. Open for lunch thru dinner daily. 23210 Airport St - 16 minute drive.
Casual restaurant with extensive menu and reasonable prices. We especially like their steaks, shrimp, and burgers. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Closed Mondays. 6324 Boydton Plank Rd - 17 minute drive
Joe's Steak and Seafood
6324 Boydton Plank RdCasual restaurant with extensive menu and reasonable prices. We especially like their steaks, shrimp, and burgers. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Closed Mondays. 6324 Boydton Plank Rd - 17 minute drive
More than just pizza, Guiseppe's has a large menu with many Italian favorites such as pasta, entrees of chicken, shrimp, and veal, as well as subs and sandwiches. Open daily for lunch thru dinner. 7022 Boydton Plank Road - 18 minute drive.
Giuseppe's Pizza
7022 Boydton Plank RdMore than just pizza, Guiseppe's has a large menu with many Italian favorites such as pasta, entrees of chicken, shrimp, and veal, as well as subs and sandwiches. Open daily for lunch thru dinner. 7022 Boydton Plank Road - 18 minute drive.
Casual Pizza joint and sports bar. Open for lunch through dinner daily. Good to eat there or for take-out. Just around the corner from our nearest Food Lion. 25809 Cox Rd - 20 minute drive.
Brother's Pizza
25809 Cox RoadCasual Pizza joint and sports bar. Open for lunch through dinner daily. Good to eat there or for take-out. Just around the corner from our nearest Food Lion. 25809 Cox Rd - 20 minute drive.
Casual restaurant on the water at Lake Chesdin. Accessible by motorboat. Open for lunch and dinner Wed thru Sun. Usually has live music on Friday evenings in the summer and fall. 8629 River Rd - 24 minute drive.
The Landing Grill
8629 River RoadCasual restaurant on the water at Lake Chesdin. Accessible by motorboat. Open for lunch and dinner Wed thru Sun. Usually has live music on Friday evenings in the summer and fall. 8629 River Rd - 24 minute drive.
Good craft beer, creative thin crust pizzas, and dog friendly on the large outdoor patio. 423 3rd St In Old Towne Petersburg - 25 minute drive.
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Trapezium Brewing Co.
423 3rd StGood craft beer, creative thin crust pizzas, and dog friendly on the large outdoor patio. 423 3rd St In Old Towne Petersburg - 25 minute drive.
Cute English Pub with good beer selection and delicious food, including several traditional favorites. Dinner only Tues thru Sat. 407-409 Cockade Alley in Old Towne Petersburg - 25 minute drive.
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The Brickhouse Run
407-409 Cockade AlleyCute English Pub with good beer selection and delicious food, including several traditional favorites. Dinner only Tues thru Sat. 407-409 Cockade Alley in Old Towne Petersburg - 25 minute drive.
Amish Deli, Bakery and Grocery in “downtown” Dinwiddie. Offers delicious sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, soups, and baked goods with seating both inside and outside. Open 7-5:30 Mon thru Fri and 7-4 Sat. 13723 Boydton Plank Rd - 25 minute drive.
Route 1 Country Store
13723 Boydton Plank RdAmish Deli, Bakery and Grocery in “downtown” Dinwiddie. Offers delicious sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, soups, and baked goods with seating both inside and outside. Open 7-5:30 Mon thru Fri and 7-4 Sat. 13723 Boydton Plank Rd - 25 minute drive.
Groceries and Necessities
The Marina includes a gas station and mini-mart where you can find limited groceries, beer (no wine), ice, some hot food items (BBQ & hot dogs), and fish bait. Open 6 am - 8 pm daily. 2700 Sutherland Rd - 3.5 miles away - 6 minute drive.
Whippernock Marina
2700 Sutherland RoadThe Marina includes a gas station and mini-mart where you can find limited groceries, beer (no wine), ice, some hot food items (BBQ & hot dogs), and fish bait. Open 6 am - 8 pm daily. 2700 Sutherland Rd - 3.5 miles away - 6 minute drive.
Food Lion
4320 Westgate DriveOur closest full service grocery store. 4320 Westgate Dr - 20 minute drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
26036 Cox RoadRight around the corner from Food Lion. 26036 Cox Rd - 20 minute drive
Boat Launch & Pontoon Rentals
For anyone bringing their own boat, the nearby Lake Chesdin Campgound has a boat ramp. $10 launch fee. 713 Sutherland Rd - 4 minute drive.
Lake Chesdin Campground
713 Sutherland RoadFor anyone bringing their own boat, the nearby Lake Chesdin Campgound has a boat ramp. $10 launch fee. 713 Sutherland Rd - 4 minute drive.
Full day (9:30-4:30) pontoon boat rentals are available on a first come, first served basis. Call for availability, and you can reserve in advance. This activity is expensive, but does give you the freedom to explore all of Lake Chesdin. 8631 River Road - 24 minute drive.
CHESDIN BOAT SALES
Full day (9:30-4:30) pontoon boat rentals are available on a first come, first served basis. Call for availability, and you can reserve in advance. This activity is expensive, but does give you the freedom to explore all of Lake Chesdin. 8631 River Road - 24 minute drive.