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The Petersburg Area Official Visitors Guide was created by the staff of The Progress-Index newspaper. This publication may not be reproduced, in full or part, without the express written consent of The Progress-Index. Copyright 2016 The Progress-Index, all rights reserved. www.progress-index.com. Phone (804) 732-3456, Fax (804) 861-9452 Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this publication. However, errors may exist and information may have changed since publication. The reader is encouraged to confirm the accuracy of information with the specific business or organization mentioned. All photography is used with permission. Historical photos courtesy The Library of Congress and The Virginia Historical Society.

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Welcome

To The Tri-Cities We have been welcoming visitors for over 400 years From the earliest days of English settlement in North America to the battles of the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, history has been made here. Beyond the Civil War, the Petersburg Area offers a rich Colonial history, a thriving arts scene, superb entertainment, outdoor recreation, eclectic shopping, period architecture, antiques, dining and accommodations.

The Petersburg Area includes the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell & Petersburg, and the counties of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie & Prince George. As you will see, the Petersburg Area offers a wealth of history and much more. It is the hope of The Progress-Index that this visitors guide will help you enjoy your time in this vibrant area we proudly call home.

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The Siege of Petersburg

t is the Civil War that forever put the Petersburg Area into the history books and left an indelible mark. In essence, the road to Appomattox Court House and the end of the war started in the Petersburg Area. Petersburg’s position as a key economic and transportation center in Virginia made it an obvious target during the course of the war and by 1864 it was the center of the conflict in the East between the two leading generals – Confederate General Robert E. Lee and

Union General Ulysses S. Grant. Petersburg’s five railroad lines and key roadways made it an important target. If the Federals cut those transportation routes, Petersburg could no longer provide Richmond and Lee’s army with much-needed supplies and equipment. Grant abandoned plans to capture Richmond by direct assault. Instead, he moved his forces south across the James River and through Prince

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George County. On June 15, he threw them against Petersburg’s eastern front. In a grim nearly 10-month struggle – the longest siege on American soil – Grant’s army gradually but relentlessly isolated Petersburg and cut Lee’s supply lines from the south. The two armies dug elaborate defensive positions from which they fought - sometimes only yards apart. Throughout the siege, Petersburg’s residents endured the danger of shelling and the pain of hunger as supplies slowed to a trickle. On April 2, Grant ordered an all-out assault

and Lee’s right flank crumbled at what is now Pamplin Historical Park in Dinwiddie County. A valiant defense at Confederate Fort Gregg slowed the Union advance and spared General Lee from possible street fighting in Petersburg. On the night of April 2, Lee’s army evacuated Petersburg by slipping north across the Appomattox River. The back door to Richmond had been opened and the Confederate capital quickly fell to Union forces. Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House just one week later.

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Civil War

Things to Do PETERSBURG NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

WESTERN FRONT DRIVING TOUR

Petersburg National Battlefield comprises four locations that tell the story of the 10-month siege. The 2,700 acre park contains a 16-stop driving tour that takes visitors through the four units of the battlefield: Grant’s Headquarters at City Point; the Eastern Front, where the initial assaults and the battles of the Crater and Fort Stedman occurred; the Western Front, including Poplar Grove Cemetery; and the Five Forks Battlefield, in Dinwiddie County. The Park also provides trails for horseback riding and biking and geocaching activities. For tour information, hours of operation and fee structure, visit www.nps.gov/pete/index.htm or call the Visitor’s Center Desk at (804) 732-3531, ext. 200.

This driving tour explores where the fighting took place for the Petersburg and Weldon Railroad and the Union Army’s attempts to sever the South Side rail line. Poplar Grove National Cemetery, in Dinwiddie County, is the final resting place for over 6,000 Federal soldiers who fell in battles from Petersburg to Lynchburg, and is a highlight of the tour. Cemetery – 8005 Vaughan Road, Petersburg, VA 23803

GENERAL GRANT’S HEADQUARTERS AT CITY POINT AND APPOMATTOX PLANTATION While laying siege to Petersburg, Grant established his headquarters at City Point, a small port town at the confluence of the James and Appomattox rivers, that is now Hopewell. The Appomattox Plantation house is staffed year-round and provides an audio-visual program, tours of the house and Grant’s cabin, and selfguided walks around the point. 1001 Pecan Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860; (804) 458-9504.

EASTERN FRONT VISITOR CENTER The Eastern Front Visitor Center features exhibits and audio-visual programs that introduce the story of the siege and its impact on the course of the Civil War. A highlight of the Eastern Front is the scene of one of the war’s most spectacular events, the Battle of the Crater. 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 732-3531, ext. 200. 8

FIVE FORKS BATTLEFIELD By the spring of 1865, the last remaining supply line into Petersburg was the South Side Railroad. On April 1, 22,000 Union troops under Major General Philip H. Sheridan attacked and defeated 10,000 Confederate troops led by Major General George E. Pickett at Five Forks, an important road junction that protected the railroad. The next day Grant assaulted Petersburg, which along with Richmond was evacuated that night. A visitor contact station is staffed daily and a short driving tour is available to explore the battlefield in more detail. 9840 Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841; (804) 469-4093.

BLANDFORD CHURCH AND CEMETERY Built in 1735 for colonial parishioners, this church was restored in the early 1900s as a memorial to Confederate soldiers. It is one of the few churches for which decorative stained-glass windows were completely executed under the direction of Louis Comfort Tiffany. The 15 stainedglass windows commemorate each of the 13 Confederate states, an additional window is of a cross and the other honors the group behind the effort, the Ladies Memorial Association of Petersburg.

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More than 30,000 Confederate soldiers are buried on Memorial Hill in Blandford Cemetery — a vast majority are unknown. Across the street is People’s Cemetery, a 19th century African- American burial ground from the days when cemeteries were segregated. Gift shop on site. 111 Rochelle Lane, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 733-2396; www.petersburgva.gov.

SOUTH SIDE RAILROAD DEPOT Directly north of the Farmer’s Market at 37 River Street in Old Towne Petersburg, South Side Depot is featured in a Mathew Brady photograph in 1865. The 1856 structure was a supply and staging area for the Confederate army; (804) 733-2400.

CENTRE HILL MUSEUM Built in 1823 by Robert Bolling IV, Centre Hill remained an opulent Petersburg residence until 1936. The home’s interior features outstanding examples of Greek Revival, Federal and Colonial Revival architecture. Guided tours share the mansion’s history, including its role during the Civil War and visits by Presidents Abraham Lincoln and William Howard Taft. You will also see decorative arts, memorabilia and photographs from the mansion’s archives. Gift shop on site. 1 Centre Hill Court, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 7332401; www.petersburgva.gov.

FARMERS BANK The Petersburg Visitors Center is housed in one of the oldest surviving bank buildings in the nation. The 1817 Farmers Bank is located at 19 Bollingbrook Street, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 733-2400; www.petersburgva.gov.

PETERSBURG COURTHOUSE The Petersburg Courthouse, built between 1837 and 1839, was the official Confederate headquarters during the Siege of Petersburg and continues to be used by the Circuit Court today. During the Siege, soldiers from both sides could see the courthouse clock from the trenches and they set their timepieces by it. The clock tower was a favorite target of Union artillerists, who poured an estimated 20,000 shells into the city. 7 Courthouse Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 733-2367.

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PAMPLIN HISTORICAL PARK AND THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE CIVIL WAR SOLDIER Pamplin Historical Park offers a comprehensive exploration of the Civil War. The park’s 422acre campus in Dinwiddie County features four award-winning museums, four historic homes, costumed living history demonstrations, guided tours and the Breakthrough Battlefield of April 2, 1865. It presents the everyday life of Civil War soldiers and free and enslaved antebellum Southerners in the context of original historic homes and recreated 19thcentury environments. There is also an overnight Civil War Adventure Camp available for adults and children. Gift shop on site. 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 861-2408 or toll free 1-877-PAMPLIN; www.pamplinpark.org.

CITY POINT NATIONAL CEMETERY The remains of both Union and Confederate soldiers lie in this 6.7-acre cemetery near the James River in Hopewell. More than 5,200 Federals are buried here, including at least 1,000 African-Americans who died fighting for the Union. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 10th Avenue and Davis Street, Hopewell, VA 23860; (804) 795-2031.

1995. Today it is operated as a museum by the Historic Hopewell Foundation. Tours by appointment only. 609 Brown Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860; (804) 458-4682; www.historichopewell.org.

CITY POINT OPEN AIR MUSEUM City Point, the oldest part of Hopewell, was founded in 1613 by Sir Thomas Dale for the Virginia Company. Its strategic location on a bluff overlooking the confluence of the James and Appomattox rivers ensured a key role in Virginia’s history. A self-guided walking tour highlights 25 historic homes and structures, with most focusing on City Point’s Civil War history. Outdoor storyboards located throughout the historic area enhance the visitor’s experience. Free admission. Tour brochure available at the Hopewell Visitor Center, 4100 Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell, VA 23860; (804) 541-2461; www.hopewellva. gov.

HISTORIC DINWIDDIE COUNTY COURTHOUSE Built in 1851, the historic Dinwiddie County Courthouse was the headquarters of Union General Philip H. Sheridan during the Battles of Dinwiddie and Five Forks. The Courthouse was active through 1998 and is currently a museum operated by the Dinwiddie Historical Society. 14101 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841; (804) 469-5346; www.dinwiddiehistoricalsociety.org.

THE CITY POINT EARLY HISTORY MUSEUM AT ST. DENNIS CHAPEL FORT CLIFTON In 1887, Commander Dennis W. Mullan of the U.S. Navy arrived in City Point as the commander of seven ironclad warships. Mullan and many of his men were Roman Catholics, so it was decided to construct a place of worship for them. The restored chapel was opened to the public in 10

Fort Clifton, positioned on a high bluff at the confluence of the Appomattox River and Swift Creek in Colonial Heights, was a Confederate stronghold during the Siege of Petersburg. The fort controlled navigation on the river north of Petersburg. Today it offers walking trails and a wildlife observation deck. Free admission. Located behind Tussing Elementary School, 100 Brockwell Lane, Colonial Heights, VA 23834; (804) 520-9392; www. colonialheightsva.gov.

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VIOLET BANK MUSEUM This unique Federalstyle home in Colonial Heights was originally built in 1777 but was destroyed by fire in 1805. Rebuilt in 1810, it served as headquarters for General Robert E. Lee during the Siege of Petersburg. Today the home is a superb example of Federal design and American interior decorative arts interpreting the period from 1815 to 1873 and displaying a wide array of Civil War era artifacts. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. 326 Royal Oak Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834; (804) 520-9395; www. colonialheightsva.gov.

mile walking trail and numerous exhibits. A viewing platform offers a sweeping vista of the James River and the battlefield. Free admission. 7600 Fort Darling Road, Richmond, VA 23237(Chesterfield County); (804) 7967121; www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

PARKER’S BATTERY Located on the edge of the Bermuda Hundred peninsula between Richmond and Petersburg, this site is a typical stretch of the Confederate “Howlett Line” that stood from May 1864 into April 1865. Parker’s Battery has a short walking trail through original fortifications. 1801 Ware Bottom Spring Road, Chester, VA 23836; (804) 796-7121; www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

BATTERY DANTZLER Battery Dantzler was constructed at the northern end of the Howlett Line in May 1864 to stop Union naval forces from advancing up the James River to Richmond. Confederate forces engaged in several artillery duels with Union ironclads. View the Confederate earthworks and see the interpretive signs, photographs and observation deck overlooking the James River. Free admission. 820 Battery Dantzler Road, Chesterfield, VA 23831; (804) 7967121; www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

DREWRY’S BLUFF Constructed in 1862, Fort Drewry on Drewry’s Bluff stood as a vital bastion blocking the progress of the U. S. Navy up the James River toward the Confederate capital of Richmond. A decisive battle on May 15, 1862, ended the Union naval threat to the capital city when defenders defeated the famous ironclad USS Monitor and four other warships. Today the fort survives intact, with a one Visit www.progress-index.com For Area Information • 804-732-3456

Colonial History Things to Do

HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK Located in the 800-acre Dutch Gap Conservation Area, this park is a reconstruction of the 1611 Citie of Henricus, the second successful English settlement in the New World. Henricus was established in 1611 at a site Sir Thomas Dale found on a bluff overlooking one of the most scenic areas of the James River in what is today Chesterfield County. Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, spent much of her life near Henricus. It was here that tobacco crops were first grown and cultivated for sale in Europe. Costumed interpreters in this 32-acre living history museum transport you back to the days of Pocahontas and the early English settlers. A re-created Arrohateck Indian village demonstrates how native people lived. The Citie Center is a re-creation of the original English fort. 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, VA 23836; (804) 748-1613; www.henricus.org.

WESTON PLANTATION Weston Plantation is a three-story, 18thcentury Georgian mansion overlooking the Appomattox River in Hopewell. William and Christian Eppes Gilliam built this home in 1789. The tour includes all three floors, grounds and gardens, and a gift shop, “All Manor of Things.” 400 Weston Lane (off of 21st Avenue), Hopewell, VA 23860; (804) 458-4682; www.historichopewell.org. 12

BATTERSEA A rare example of American-Palladian architecture, Battersea was built in 1768. On April 25, 1781, British and American soldiers clashed in the Battle of Petersburg at Battersea. Tours by appointment. 29 West Bank Street, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 732-9882; www.batterseafound.org.

MERCHANTS HOPE CHURCH Merchants Hope Church is believed to be one of the oldest active Episcopal churches in America. A prized possession is the church’s 1639 Bible. Tours by appointment. 11500 Merchants Hope Road, Prince George, VA 23875; (804) 458-1356; www.petersburgarea. org.

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY REGIONAL HERITAGE CENTER The Heritage Center brings together centuries of artifacts and stories about one of Virginia’s most historic counties. The Center’s state-of-the-art exhibits tell the fascinating story of the County’s pre-history, Indian societies, English settlers, Czech-Slovak settlers, AfricanAmerican history, wars, religions and education. Free admission. Gift shop on site. 6406 Courthouse Drive, Prince George, VA 23875; (804) 863-0212; www. princegeorgevahistoricalsociety.org.

PETER JONES TRADING STATION The ruins of one of Petersburg’s first buildings are at the intersection of Market and West Old streets in Old Towne. It is believed that a portion of the station dates back to the 17th century. It was used by early residents of Petersburg as a hub for trading along the Appomattox River. 508 McNeill’s Alley, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 732-2096;

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MAGNOLIA GRANGE This Federal-style mansion, built in 1822, has been transformed into a museum of period architecture and furnishings. 10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield County, VA 23832; (804) 796-1479; www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY MUSEUM AND OLD JAIL Built as a replica of the county’s 1750 Courthouse, Exhibits depict Virginia Native American culture, early European settlement of the area, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, and the first ironworks and coal mines in America. The Old Jail, adjacent to the museum, was built in 1892 and housed prisoners for 70 years. The second floor features original iron-barred cells. 6813 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA 23832; (804) 768-7311; www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

in 1782, Jefferson brought two of his three daughters to live there while he served as Minister to France. Open to small groups by appointment only. 14201 Eppes Falls Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838; (804) 751-4946; www. chesterfieldhistory.com.

MID-LOTHIAN MINES The first commercially mined coal in America came from Midlothian, where it was discovered on the James River about 1701. Free admission. 13301 North Woolridge Road, Midlothian, VA 23114; (804) 796-7075; www.midlomines. org.

OLD BRICK HOUSE Built in 1685 by Richard Kennon, an English gentleman, it is considered the oldest brick house in the area and thought by some to be the oldest in Virginia. Tours by appointment. 131 Waterfront Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834; (804) 520-9476 or (804) 526-2695.

FALLING CREEK IRONWORKS PARK This park in Chesterfield County is the site of the first ironworks in the New World that was built by English settlers between 1619 and 1622. 6407 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23234; (804) 751-4946; www. fallingcreekironworks.org.

CASTLEWOOD An early 19th-century home, Castlewood is the headquarters of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and houses the society’s library. Free admission. 10201 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832; (804) 7967121; www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

EPPINGTON Eppington Plantation, built around 1770, was the home of Francis Eppes VI, who married the half-sister of Thomas Jefferson’s wife, Martha. After his wife’s death Visit www.progress-index.com For Area Information • 804-732-3456

African-American History Things to Do

The Petersburg Area of Virginia has an extraordinarily rich African-American heritage that dates from the earliest English settlers in the 1600s to the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s.

COLONIAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY In the 1600s, English colonists sailed up the James and Appomattox rivers, and built settlements alongside Native Americans and brought with them their indentured servants and slaves as laborers. In the 1700s, more enslaved Africans entered Virginia at Bermuda Hundred, in today’s Chesterfield County, than at any other place in Virginia. By 1860 Petersburg had one of the largest free African-American populations of any Virginia city, and proportionally, one of the largest in the nation.

CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION During the Civil War, AfricanAmericans both built the Confederate fortifications that protected Petersburg and distinguished themselves in attacking those fortifications with the Union Army as U.S. Colored Troops. African-American troops captured City Point from which Union General Grant directed the Siege of Petersburg. In the 1880s, free blacks in the Petersburg Area aligned themselves with former Confederate General Billy Mahone, who helped found Virginia’s first public college for African-Americans, The Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, now known as Virginia State University, located in the village of Ettrick in Chesterfield County.

JIM CROW AND CIVIL RIGHTS The conservative Democratic political machine that arose to rid Virginia of AfricanAmerican political influence lasted for eight decades and established the pattern of Jim Crow segregation laws in Virginia. Its power was finally broken and Jim Crow was ended by the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited the area repeatedly, culminating in a major speech at Virginia State University on July 2, 1965.

HISTORIC SITES AND TOURS PLEASANTVILLE SCHOOL This school, located in the Winterpock section of Chesterfield County, was one of the first public schools for African Americans in the county. It now serves as a community center for a local church but tours can be arranged by appointment through the Chesterfield County Historical Society of Virginia. (804) 796-7121.

POCAHONTAS ISLAND This tiny island on the Appomattox River is thought to be Petersburg’s earliest predominantly African-American neighborhood. The Pocahontas Island/ Richard A. Stewart Museum houses a private collection of

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African-American artifacts from around the world. Tours by appointment. 224 Witten Street, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 861-8889. www.pocahontasislandmuseum.com

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY The University was founded in 1882 as the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, making it the first fully state-supported, four-year institution of learning for blacks in America. 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806; (804) 524-5000; www.vsu.edu.

PAMPLIN HISTORICAL PARK Pamplin Historical Park’s National Museum of the Civil War Soldier features the stories of 13 soldiers, including black soldier Sgt. Alexander H. Newton of the 29th Connecticut Infantry. The Field Quarter is one of America’s finest slave life exhibits. Reproduction cabins, outbuildings and a garden simulate the meager living conditions of field slaves and their families. A frame cabin houses the thought-provoking video “Slavery In America: Viewpoints of the 1850s” that illustrates some of the common opinions Americans held about slavery. At the Banks House visitors may experience the rare opportunity to view an original slave structure. The kitchen and slave quarter dates to the 1840s and served as a kitchen, laundry and living quarter for house slaves and their families. See page 16 for more information about Pamplin Historical Park.

PETERSBURG: THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD & THE STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM There is a brochure and walking tour map which is a guide to discovering 28 sites in Old Towne Petersburg tied to African-American history and the Underground Railroad. The brochure and map are available at the Petersburg Visitors Center, 19 Bollingbrook Street, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 733-2400; www.petersburgva.gov.

CIVIL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION HERITAGE TRAIL Our nation’s free public education system was established in the Petersburg Area. A self-guided driving tour highlights these historically significant sites and tells the poignant and often explosive story of civil rights in American education. The brochure and map are available at the Petersburg Visitors Center, 19 Bollingbrook Street, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 733-2400, and the Hopewell Visitors Center, 4100 Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell, VA 23860; (804) 541-2461, or downloaded at www.varetreat.com.

PETERSBURG NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD Petersburg National Battlefield offers a free brochure titled, “African-Americans at Petersburg” that highlights the actions of the 850 slaves and free blacks who helped build the Confederate fortifications around Petersburg and the 7,800 U.S. Colored Troops who fought and died in the campaign, including the Battle of the Crater. Most who died are buried at the Park Service’s Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Dinwiddie County.

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THE U.S. ARMY QUARTERMASTER MUSEUM THE U.S. ARMY WOMEN’S MUSEUM Logistics, the art and science of moving tons of food, fuel, clothing and ammunitions to troops thousands of miles from home, has been a function of the U.S. Army throughout its history. This fascinating story is told only at Fort Lee’s U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum. Some of the museum’s significant artifacts include the nation’s first 50-star flag, General George Patton’s World War II jeep, General Ulysses S. Grant’s Civil War saddle and General Dwight Eisenhower’s World War II field quarters. Free admission. Gift shop on site. Building 5218, 2100 A Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801; (804) 734-4203; www.qmmuseum.lee. army.mil.

The U.S. Army Women’s Museum honors women’s contributions to the Army from the Revolutionary War to the present, telling their stories with artifacts, interactive exhibits, educational programs, videos, dioramas, historical displays and photographs throughout the galleries, and with film presentations in the theater. Free admission. Gift shop on site. Building 5219, 2100 A Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801; (804) 734-4327; www.awm.lee.army.mil.

ARMY ORDNANCE The move of the U.S. Army Ordnance Center & School from Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland to Fort Lee brought with it huge tanks and artillery pieces, which are visible on post.

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More Things To Do KEYSTONE TRACTOR WORKS Plan for a unique experience when you visit a 65,000-square-foot museum dedicated to more than 200 antique farm tractors and road trucks. The collection spans from 1915 to approximately 1960. Gift shop on site. 880 W. Roslyn Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834; (804) 524-0020; www.keystonetractorworks.com.

LUCKY LAKE GEM & MINERAL MINE OF VIRGINIA Prospect for gem stones using a modern flume line. Stones will be examined free of charge and can be cut and made into jewelry. Admission is free. 4125 Harpers Road, McKenney, VA 23872; (804) 478-5468; Reservations: (804) 526-6121 or (804) 721-6121; www.luckylakeva.com.

METRO RICHMOND ZOO Visit more than 600 animals representing 110 species from around the world. Gift shop on site. 8300 Beaver Ridge Road, Moseley, VA 23120 (western Chesterfield County); (804) 739-5666; www.metrorichmondzoo.com.

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Recreation & Sports VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK

Virginia Motorsports Park is a state-of-the-art, 500-acre facility that features Drag Racing, Mud Bog, Motocross, Autocross, Truck and Tractor Pulls, and a Family ATV Park. The quarter-mile Drag Strip is home to a variety of drag racing events. It seats 23,000 spectators and has 60 acres of pit space. The park features a weekly drag racing program. The new Family All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Park offers over 250 acres of riding space, a pavilion, picnic area, snack bar, and showers. 8018 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 (Dinwiddie County);(804) 862-3174; www.vmpdrag.com.

APPOMATTOX RIVER & HERITAGE TRAIL The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) has developed a series of Blueways (navigable water) and Greenways (hiking trails) that reveal the beauty of the Appomattox River. A detailed map showing water access sites and hiking trails is available at the Petersburg Visitors Center, 19 Bollingbrook Street, Petersburg, VA 23803, and at the Hopewell Visitors Center, 4100 Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell, VA 23860, or it can be downloaded at: www.craterpdc.org/environment/coastal_resources.htm.

POCAHONTAS STATE PARK Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County is Virginia’s largest, with over 7,900 acres, making it an outdoor recreation lover’s dream come true. Campers enjoy sites with electric and water hookups, restrooms, hot showers, grills and picnic tables and there are group cabins, group campsites and picnic shelter available for rent. A very popular attraction is the pool and Aquatic Recreation Center. Two lakes are available for fishing and boating and the park rents canoes, kayaks, rowboats and paddleboats. Miles of trails are available for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Nature Center. Gift shop and camp store on site. 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832; (804) 796-4255; www.dcr.virginia.gov.

DUTCH GAP CONSERVATION AREA Dutch Gap Conservation Area, with the James River as a backdrop, is an 800-plus-acre park that includes a bounty of woodlands, wetlands and waterways in eastern Chesterfield County. There is access to the James River by foot or by boat. Kayak tours, pontoon boat tours, hikes, campfire programs, and wildlife programs are also available. Free admission. 411 Coxendale Road, Chester, VA 23831;(804) 748-1624 or (804) 748-1623; www. chesterfield.gov.

ROCKWOOD NATURE CENTER AT ROCKWOOD PARK The Nature Center houses live snakes, turtles and frogs, among other wildlife in a log cabin-style facility. You can also watch honeybees stir in their hives. The park has over five miles of trails and fitness stations. 3401 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23236; (804) 674-1629; www.rockwoodnaturecenter.com.

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WHITE BANK PARK APPOMATTOX RIVER REGIONAL PARK The park consists of 22 acres overlooking Swift Creek in Colonial Heights. There are two picnic pavilions that accommodate large groups and smaller shelters for family picnics. There is a boat ramp and fishing pier, along with other amenities including a disc golf course, playground, volleyball court and horseshoe pits.400 White Bank Park Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834; (804) 520-9392 or (804) 520-9390; www.colonial-heights.com.

POINT OF ROCKS PARK Three miles of trails, including a floating boardwalk, offer access to forest land, the Appomattox River and a tidal freshwater marsh – a wonderful venue for birding. There are also tennis courts and picnic facilities. 201 Enon Church Road, Chester, VA 23836; (804) 530-2459; www.chesterfield.gov.

This new park consists of over 50 acres of pristine woods on the river with 1.5 miles of trail – a perfect site for fishing and birding.There are picnic pavilions, a canoe/ kayak launch and an observation pier. 1052 River Road, Hopewell, VA 23860 (Prince George County); (804) 4586164; www.princegeorgeva.org.

CRYSTAL LAKE This beautiful park has a fishing pond, fountains, trails and pavilions to accommodate large or small groups. 3502 River Road, Hopewell, VA 23860; (804) 541-2353; www.hopewellva.gov.

APPOMATTOX RIVER TRAILHEAD AT CITY PARK A wonderful oasis in downtown Hopewell, this park is great for fishing, and it has trails, benches, and a spectacular view of the Appomattox River. 251 Appomattox Street, Hopewell, VA 23860; (804) 541-2353; www.hopewellva.gov.

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SWADER’S SPORTS PARK Swader’s is a familyfriendly park that features two go-kart tracks: a Slick Track for drifting cars and a Grand Prix Track. Swader’s also features nine fast and slow pitch batting cages, two 18-hole miniature golf courses and a snack shop. Private rooms are available for birthday parties, meetings and banquets. Swader’s includes a 38,000-square-foot facility that houses Lasertron Laser Tag, Route 66 Bowling, a PlaySmart indoor playground, and 7,500 square feet of arcade gaming, as well as an XD Theatre, which provides a 4D motion-simulated thrill ride. 4725 Whitehill Boulevard, Prince George, VA 23875; (804) 733-3700; www.swaders. com.

SOUTHSIDE SPEEDWAY Southside Speedway is a 1/3-mile race track that hosts several types of races on Fridays during the summer months. 12800 Genito Road, Midlothian, VA 23112; (804) 744-2700; www.southsidespeedway.net.

PETERSBURG GENERALS The Petersburg Generals Baseball Club is a summer wood bat baseball team, made up of the best college players from across the nation. The Generals compete from May through August in the Coastal Plain League, which features teams located throughout Virginia and the Carolinas. The Generals’ home field is at the Petersburg Sports Complex, located at 100 Ballpark Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. (804) 722-0141; www.petersburgva. gov.

PETERSBURG LIONS The Petersburg Lions are a spring semi-pro football team. The Lions play in the East Coast Football Association, established in 2007. They compete from March through May each season. The Lions are one of 12 teams playing in the ECFA, one of 6 in the Southern Conference and one of 3 in the Old Dominion Division alongside the Vipers and the Raleigh-based Capital City Cowboys. They play with teams from North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland and Pennsylvania. For more league information, go to www.ecfafootball. net. The Lions home field is Cameron Field in Petersburg. (804) 536-2236; www.petersburg lionsfootball.com

PETERSBURG REVOLUTION The Petersburg Revolution is a Minor League basketball team that plays in the spring from March to June. The Revolution is in its first year in the East Coast Basketball League. Consisting of 12 teams, the ECBL - which began its inaugural season in 2015 - is an independent basketball league that features Southeastern USA minor league teams across Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia. In their first 10 games as a new team, the Revolution went 8-2. The team plays its home games at the Rock Church of Petersburg, 2301 County Dr., Petersburg. For more information about the Revolution and the ECBL, go to www.petersburgrevolution.com/

IRONBRIDGE SPORTS PARK Ironbridge Sports Park offers a driving range and features grass tees and gas heaters for year-round comfort. There is an 18-hole miniature golf course with six ponds and a waterfall. The nine-station batting cage features fast and slow pitch softball and baseball speeds. The Huckleberry Cafe & Catering is located in the park for casual family dining. 11400 Ironbridge Road, Chester, VA 23831; (804) 748-7770; www.ironbridgesportspark.com.

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ROCKWOOD GOLF PARK Rockwood Golf Park features a driving range with a lighted and heated tee area for year-round use. Batting cages allow speeds from slow pitch softball to 70 mph baseball. Miniature golf and a paintball field round out the fun. 10239 Hull Street, Midlothian, VA 23112; (804) 276-3765; www.rockwoodgolf.com.

James River Dutch Gap Boat Ramp 441 Coxendale Road, Chester, VA 32831 (804) 748-1624 Jordan Point Yacht Haven 101 Jordan Point Road, Hopewell, VA 23860 (Prince George County) (804) 458-3398

MARINAS AND BOAT LAUNCHES In addition to being two of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most historic rivers, the James and Appomattox provide the Petersburg Area with some of the best boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing in Virginia. Marinas and boat launches are your gateway to some of the most scenic intercoastal waterways in America.

Appomattox River Anchor Point Marina 301 Beacon Ridge Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 541-6200 Appomattox River Canoe Launch 21501 Chesdin Road, South Chesterfield, VA 23803 (804) 748-1624

Robious Landing Park 3800 James River Road, Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 751-4696 or (804) 748-1623

Lake Chesdin Lake Chesdin Marina (Cozy Cove Marina) 713 Sutherland Road, Church Road, VA 23833 (Dinwiddie County) (804) 265-9000 Whippernock Marina & Campground 2700 Sutherland Road, Sutherland, VA 23885 (Dinwiddie County) (804) 265-5252

Appomattox Small Boat Harbor 1604 Fine Street, Prince George, VA 23875 (804) 733-5770 or (804) 536-1200 Hopewell City Marina 1051 West Riverside Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 541-6417 Roslyn Landing Park 265 Charles Dimmock Parkway, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 520-9392

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GOLF The Petersburg Area boasts some of Virginia’s finest golf.

Petersburg Dogwood Trace Golf Course Open to the Public 3108 Homestead Drive, Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 732-5573 • www.dogwoodtracegolf.com Prince George County Prince George Golf Course Open to the Public 8399 Golf Course Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842 (804) 991-2251 Fort Lee Cardinal Golf Club Open to the Public Building 11810, A Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801 (804) 734-2899 • www.leemwr.com/rec_golf.htm Chesterfield County Birkdale Golf Club Open to the Public 8511 Royal Birkdale Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 739-8800 ext. 100 • www.acumengolf.com

The First Tee Chesterfield Open to the Public 6736 Hunting Creek Drive, Richmond, VA 23237 (804) 275-8050 • www.thefirstteerichmondchesterfield.org Independence Golf Club Open to the Public 600 Founders Bridge Boulevard, Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 897-8641• www.independencegolfclub.com Providence Golf Club Open to the Public 1160 South Providence Road, Richmond, VA 23236 (804) 276-1865 • www.providencegolfclub.com River’s Bend Golf Club Open to the Public 11700 Hogan’s Alley, Chester, VA 23836 (804) 530-1000 • www.riversbendgolfclub.com Windy Hill Golf & Sports Complex Open to the Public 16500 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 794-0010 • www.windyhillsports.com

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Other Recreation BOWLING

INDOOR SKATING RINKS

Bowl America Midlothian 7929 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 320-7115

Skateland 2300 Southland Drive Chester, VA 23821 (804) 748-0379

Hopewell Bowling Center 115 S. 15th Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2181 King Pin Lanes Midlothian 200 N. Otterdale Road, Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 378-7838

SHOOTING RANGES The Smoking Gun 127 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 520-6394 www.thesmokinggunrange.com

Oaklawn Bowl 4300 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-5913 www.oaklawnbowl.net The Bowling Alley 2237 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 526-3862 Uptown Alley 6101 Brad McNeer Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112 (Chesterfield County) (804) 744-1077 www.uptownalleyrichmond.com.

PAINTBALL RECREATION CENTERS Splat Brothers Paintball 13908 James River Drive Hopewell, VA 23860 (Prince George County) (804) 452-2566 splatbrothers.com

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Arts & Entertainment The Appomattox River region of Virginia is gaining a reputation for its deep and varied artistic offerings. Art galleries and museums dot the area. Live musical offerings have become a staple of a thriving entertainment scene.

SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE Swift Creek Mill Theatre is housed in a 300-year-old grist mill. The theater presents a year-round series of well known musicals, dramas and comedies for families and adults. A buffet dinner is available. A Youth Series features productions that appeal to youth and student groups. 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, South Chesterfield, VA 23834; (804) 748-5203; www. swiftcreekmill.com.

BEACON THEATRE One of Hopewell’s most visible landmarks, the Beacon Theatre opened in 1928 and captured the hearts of filmgoers until its closing in 1981. An ambitious restoration effort, begun in 1987, has made it a one-ofa-kind entertainment and meetings venue. The facility hosts music acts, weddings, balls and corporate meetings. 401 North Main Street, Hopewell, VA 23860; (804) 4463457; www.arls.org/locations/beacon.

only live theater but the ability to show movies on the weekends. The Lee Playhouse operates live theater with evening and matinee performances open to the general public. Building 4300, Mahone Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801; (804) 734-6629. www.leeplayhouse.com.

PETERSBURG AREA ART LEAGUE The Petersburg Area Art League showcases the works of local artists through exhibitions that change on the second Friday of each month to coincide with “Friday for the Arts!” in Old Towne Petersburg. Original works and prints are available for sale in the art shop. 7 E. Old Street, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 861-4611; www.paalart.com.

THE WARD CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS Housed in an historic structure built in 1858, the art center is a facility where local and regional artists create and showcase their work. The public is invited to view the ever-changing exhibits, meet the artists and purchase their works. The Art Center houses 85 studios. Free admission. 132-A N. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 252-9233; www.thewardcenter.com.

THE THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE The 596-seat theater building features a state-of-theart surround sound system, new seats, carpet, flooring and much more. A new projector and screen allows not

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FRIDAY FOR THE ARTS! Experience art openings and live music as you stroll along the sidewalks in picturesque downtown Petersburg on the second Friday of each month. Restaurants and galleries stay open late for this premier nightlife event. Friday for the Arts! has solidified Petersburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place on the map as a thriving center for all types of creative expression. Work from hundreds of artists and musicians is showcased. Venues are within a short walking distance from one another; (804) 733-2400.

PETERSBURG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

A treasured community musical offering that features some of the most talented musicians in the region. The Symphony Orchestra offers four concerts a year, between October and April. 19 Goodrich Avenue Petersburg, VA; (804) 732-0999; www.psova.net.

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Shopping & Antiques SOUTHPARKMALL

OLD TOWNE PETERSBURG

Located at Exits 53 & 54 on I-95, Southpark Mall is a shopping destination. It is anchored by Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, J. C. Penney and Sears, with more than 80 specialty shops. It is home to Regal Cinemas Stadium 16, a state-of-the-art movie theater complex. Surrounding the mall are most of the major national retailers, along with a variety of restaurants and four hotels. 230 Southpark Circle Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 526-3900 www.southparkmall.com

Visiting Old Towne Petersburg is like stepping back into an 1800s movie set with cobblestone streets and national landmark buildings. In fact, this area has been used for many feature films and TV series, including Lincoln, Killing Lincoln,The Abolitionist and AMC’s newest drama, Turn. The historic buildings house boutiques, antiques, spas, specialty shops,art venues and specialty restaurants, making for a truly special experience. From 1-95 take Exit 52 and follow the Petersburg Visitor Center signs. (804) 733-2400 www.petersburgarea.org

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SYCAMORE SQUARE Sycamore Square’s design is taken from a colonial village with 30+ shops and restaurants, along with the convenience of banks and a large grocery store in the center of the Village of Midlothian in western Chesterfield County. Midlothian Turnpike at Crowder Road Midlothian, VA 23113 www.shopsycamoresquare.com

CHESTERFIELDTOWNE CENTER Macy’s, Barnes & Noble, J.C. Penney, Garden Ridge and Sears are the anchors for this major regional shopping center, which also offers over 100 retailers and specialty shops. Other national retailers and restaurants are very accessible along Midlothian Turnpike and Huguenot Road. 11500 Midlothian Turnpike North Chesterfield, VA 23235 (804) 794-4660 www.chesterfieldcenter.com

ANTIQUES AND MORE Chesterfield County Bellwood Flea Market 9201 Jefferson Davis Highway North Chesterfield, VA 23237 (804) 275-1187 Buckingham Antique Mall 13150 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 893-4056 www.buckinghamantiquemall.com The Chester Drawers 11936 Suite B Centre Street Chester, VA 23831 (804) 768-2272

Coalfield Station Antiques 13597 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 794-7425 www.coalfieldstationantiques.com Game Board Antiques 16300 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 794-9200 Gates Antiques Ltd. 12700 Old Buckingham Road Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 794-8472 www.gatesantiques.com The Lazy Daisy Countr y Gift Store 4313 Old Hundred Road Chester, VA 23831 (804) 796-2192 She Chester 11884 Chester Village Drive Chester, VA 23831 (804) 717-5305 Sixty West Antique Mall 8004 Midlothian Turnpike North Chesterfield, VA 23235 (804) 560-5557 Timeless Treasures Chester 4100 W. Hundred Road Chester, VA 23831 (804) 706-5862 Colonial Heights A Little Bit of This & That 30 Pickwick Avenue Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 504-0000 Community Chest 3301 Boulevard Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 479-3514

Grantiques 109 Pickwick Avenue Colonial Heights VA 23834 (804) 691 -1009 ModVinTique 20 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 518-5708 www.modvintiqueinteriors.com Side Street Galler y 127-129 Pickwick Avenue Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 536-0011 www.sidestreetgallery127.com Dinwiddie County Hidden Creek Antiques & Primitives 20515 Cox Road Sutherland, VA 23885 (804)586-5330 Sutherland’s Tavern Antiques 19621 Namozine Road Sutherland, VA 23885 (804) 943-2283 Yellow Gate Place 10306 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841 (804) 691-1147 Hopewell All Manor of Things 400 Weston Lane Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-4682 www.historichopewell.org Bobby’s Antiques & Collectibles 213 E. Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 712-2100 www.bobbysantiques.com

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Carousel 209 E. Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 541-7628

Market 406 406 N. Market Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 894-8843

Celia’s Gifts & Antiques 308 E. Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-3058

Mar y’s Place 414 N. Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 943-2940

FDM Tactical 5278 Oaklawn Blvd. Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 446-3268 www.fdmtactical.com

The Oak Antique Mall 400 N. Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 861-6111

Bargain Corner Gifts & Antiques 4703 County Drive Disputanta, VA 23842 (804) 861-1524

Penniston’s Alley 102 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 722-0135 www.pennistonsalley.com

Disputanta Antiques Depot 10032 County Drive Disputanta, VA 23842 (804) 991-9323

Silver Unicorn & Time Capsule 205 E. Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-4002 Hopewell-Prince George Visitor Center 4100 Oaklawn Boulevard Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 541-2461 www.hopewellva.gov Petersburg Abigail’s Antiques & Other Diversions 246 N. Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 722-0905 Jerr y’s Antiques & More 121 Bollingbrook Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 712-7290 Petersburg Pickers 110 Guarantee Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 586-1633 www.petersburgpickers.com

Second Hand Rose 11 N. Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 721-7690 www.n2vintageclothing.com Sweet Dixie 246 North Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 732-0707 Sycamore Antiques & Architectural Art 248 North Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 732-9595

Petersburg Museum Gift Shops The Siege Museum Centre Hill Museum Petersburg Visitor Center Blandford Church (804) 733-2400 www. petersburgva.gov Prince George County

Newville Countr y Store 14601 Pole Run Road Disputanta, VA 23842 (804) 541-4091 The Old Countr y Store Antiques 10020 County Drive Disputanta, VA 23842 (804) 991-3337 Gift Shop Prince George County Regional Heritage Center 6404 Courthouse Drive Prince George, VA 23875 (804) 863-0212 www.princegeorgevahistoricalsociety. org/

Uber Art-Antik 20 W. Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 892-4473 Votava 531 Grove Avenue Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 536-4037

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Dining Your Guide To The Perfect Dining Experience No matter what kind of delicacy suits your fancy you’re sure to find it in the Appomattox River region of Virginia. From down-home cookin’ to the savory delights of ethnic cuisine, our restaurants feature a global flavor served in historic buildings where Civil War generals, presidents and the founders of our nation once dined. The Best PART of Virginia offers the familiarity of family-style national chains; however our specialty is the array of unique and charming local one-of-a-kind restaurants. Rating Guide: $ - Inexpensive • $$ - Moderate • $$$ - Expensive

Petersburg Restaurants Alexander’s Greek & Italian Cuisine 101 West Bank Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 733-7134 $$ DOES NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS www.alexandersfinefood.com

Andrews Grill Breakfast & Lunch 6 W. Washington St. Petersburg 23803 (804) 732-6462 $ https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Andrews-Grill/111518532220697

Andrade’s International Restaurant Cuisine from South America, Cuba, Mexico 7 Bollingbrook Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 722-0344 $$ Patio Dining Available www.andradesinternational.com

The Bistro at Market & Grove Fine Dining in an Eclectic Setting 422 N. Market St. Petersburg 23803 (804) 732-4480 $$ www.bistorgmg.com

Blue Willow Tea Room

Canton Restaurant

Traditional English Tea Room 102 West Old Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 733-7605 $$

Cantonese, Hunan & Szechuan Cuisine 950 South Sycamore Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 732-6441 $ www..cantonpetersburg.com Delivery Available

The Brickhouse Run An English-Style Pub 409 Cockade Alley (804) 862-1815 $$$ Petersburg 23803 www.brickhouserun.com

Buttermilk Bakeshop 257 East Bank Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 242-0027 $$ www.buttermilkbakeshopva.com

Croaker’s Spot Seafood/Southern Cuisine 39 River Str.eet Petersburg 23803 (804) 957-5635 $$ www.croakerspot.com

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Crowd Pleaser’s

Longstreet’s Deli

Old Skygusta Tavern

Roma’s Italian Restaurant

Sandwich Cafe 328 Rives Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 518-5311$

Classic Deli-American Cuisine & Bar – Live Entertainment 302 North Sycamore Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 722-4372 $ http://www.longstreetsdeliva.com/

American, Traditional, Breakfast and Brunch 3035 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 518-5089 $

Sicilian cuisine 2447 County Drive Petersburg 23805 (804) 861-0414 $ www.romas-petersburg.com

Old Towne’s Alibi

Sal’s Pizzeria

American, Traditional 305. N. Sycamore St. Petersburg 23803 (804) 479-3566 $$

Italian Cuisine – Casual Family Dining 2017 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 451-1247 $

Outlaws Bar & Grill

Saucy’s Walk-Up Barbecue

Demolition Coffee Sandwiches, Soups, Specialty Coffees, Sandwiches & Bakery 215 East Bank Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 732-2991 $ www.demolitioncoffee.com

Dixie Restaurant Home-style Dining Breakfast and Lunch 250 North Sycamore Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 732-7425 $ https://www.facebook. com/pages/DixieRestaurant/121425451271945

El Arriero Mexican Cuisine 12205 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 733-3133 $$ www.elarrieromexican.com

Hong Kong Buffet Chinese Buffet 3301 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 732-8818 $$ Delivery Available

Jimmy’s Grille Casual Family Dining – “Big Jim’s Special” Cheeseburgers 16 Goodrich Avenue Petersburg 23805 (804) 733-3181 $ http://divagirl1991.wix.com/ jimmysgrille

Joe’s Steak and Seafood Family Style Restaurant 6324 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg 23803 (804) 732-0610 $$

King’s Barbecue Family Dining Since 1946 2910 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 732-0975 $ www.kingsfamousbarbecue.com

Mad Italian Pasta & Steak House Italian, Greek, American Cuisine 2545 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 732-9268 $$ www.craterroad.com/maditalian.html

Maria’s at Old Town 21 Ristorante Italiano Real Sicilian-Italian Cuisine 21 West Old Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 862-3100 $$ http://www.mariasoldtown21.com/

Marco Polo Buffet

Casual Dining 3729 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 862-9277 $ www.outlawsbarngrill.com

Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill Mexican 3720 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 862-3886 $$

Chinese 2138 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 452-5824 $

Barbecue 5th & Bollingbrook Streets Petersburg 23803 (804) 504-3075 $ www.saucyswalkubbq.blogspot.com

Sixteen West American, Burgers, Bistro, Seafood 16 West Old Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 733-9378 $$$

Miss B’s Soul Food 512 University Blvd Petersburg 23803 (804) 712-5588 $

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Mo’s Artisan Pizza, Gourmet Sandwiches, Seafood 719 High Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 722-5310 $ mospetersburg.wix.com/ mospetersburg

Nanny’s Restaurant and Catering Lunch and Dinner Buffets 11900 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 733-6619 $ http://nannysbbq.com/

Neptune’s Land & Sea Casual Dining 403 E. Washington Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 862-8862 $$ http://www.neptuneslandandsea. com/

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Chinamen’s Buffet

Mi Rodeo Mexican Grill

Soul Food Diner 2550 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 861-0230 $

Chinese, Japanese 200 Southgate Square Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-4280 $ www.chinamensbuffet.synthasite.com

Mexican Cuisine 2208 Boulevard Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-8346 $$

Traditionz Wings & Grill Casual Dining 3330-5 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 863-1911 $

VA Flavors Jamaican Restaurant Authentic Jamaican Cuisine 2030 South Sycamore Street Petersburg 23805 (804) 451-5423 $ www.vaflavorsjamaicanrestaurant.com

Wabi-Sabi Sushi, Seafood, American – Live Entertainment 29 Bollingbrook Street Petersburg 23803 (804) 862-1365 $$ www.eatwabisabi.com

Yankee Coffee Shop Breakfast & Lunch 2557 South Crater Road Petersburg 23805 (804) 861-4990 $

Colonial Heights Restaurants Bennys Tavern American Cuisine Sports Bar 3631 Boulevard Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 526-2536 $

Captain Tom’s Seafood Casual seafood dining 1717 Boulevard Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 526-0005 $$

Carini’s Pizzeria & Ristorante Restaurant & Pizza New York Style Pizza – Family Dining 3620 Boulevard Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 526-8880 $ www.carinisitalianrestaurant.com

Colonial Italian Restaurant & Pizza Family Dining 1 Dunlop Village Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-5555 $ www.colonialitalianrestaurant.com

Dante’s Pizzeria Pizza, Subs, Salads 2900 Cedar Lane Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-8292 $ www.dantespizzeria.net Delivery Available

Don Jose Mexican Cuisine 3609 Boulevard Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-8422 $

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant Mexican Cuisine 241 Charles Dimmock Parkway, Suite 8 Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-8492 $

Great China Buffet Chinese 1829 Southpark Boulevard Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-5858 $

Koreana Korean Cuisine 168 Southgate Square Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-8989 $

Lucky Garden Chinese Cuisine 36 Pickwick Avenue Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 526-9200 $$ www.luckygardencolonialheights.com

Los Bandidos Mexican Cuisine 170 Southgate Square Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-5006 $$

Pino’s Italian Bistro & Pizzeria Italian Cuisine 3420 Boulevard Patio Dining / Delivery Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-9005 $ www.pinoscolonialheights.com

Venus DeMilo Greek Restaurant Greek Cuisine 3635A Boulevard Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 520-4922 $ www.venusdemilogreek.com

Vincenzo’s Italian

Asian American Restaurant Casual Dining 101 East Randolph Road Hopewell 23860 (804) 541-8777 $

Boppers Malt Shop Burgers and more 227 East Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-1951

Carr Brothers Gathering Place & Eatery Casual Dining – Entertainment 3100 Jackson Farm Road Hopewell 23860 (804) 458-4144 $ https://www.facebook.com/ CarrBrothers

Dragon Palace

Italian Cuisine 609 Boulevard Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 526-7440 $$ www.vincenzosva.com

Chinese Cuisine 306 Cavalier Square Hopewell 23860 (804) 541-8988 $

Wagstaff’s Steak House

Mexican Cuisine 4118 Oaklawn Boulevard Hopewell 23860 (804) 452-0901 $

American Cuisine – Customer Cut Steaks 3737 Boulevard Colonial Heights 23834 (804) 526-7305 $$$ In addition to the restaurants listed, a number of well-known restaurants have Hopewell and Colonial Heights locations in the Southpark Mall area, including: Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, Denny’s, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Golden Corral, Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Red Lobster, Ruby Tuesday, Sagebrush Steakhouse Saloon, Shoney’s, Sonic, Starbucks, Texas Roadhouse and Bruster’s Ice Cream.

El Nopal Restaurant

Elephant Thai Restaurant Thai Dining 5230 Oaklawn Blvd Hopewell 23860 (804) 458-2885 $ www.elephantthais.com

Family Pizza & Subs Italian Casual Dining 5201 Plaza Drive Hopewell 23860 (804) 452-5551 $

Greedy Spoon

Hopewell Restaurants

Seafood 264 E Broadway Ave. Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 446-3154 $

Anchor Room

Hong Kong Restaurant

Pizza-Sandwiches 307 North 15th Avenue Hopewell 23860 (804) 458-3341 $ https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Anchor-Room/117302788289529

Chinese Cuisine 5215 Plaza Drive Hopewell 23860 (804) 541-8888 $ http://hongkonghopewell.com/

Chesterfield County • Colonial Heights • Dinwiddie County • Hopewell • Petersburg • Prince George County

Hopewell Quick Lunch

Scoops Ice Cream

Hokkaido Japanese

Famous for Hot Dogs Since 1927! Breakfast & Lunch 113 Hopewell Street Hopewell 23860 (804) 458-6526 $ https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Hopewell-QuickLunch/168279606519997

227 East Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-7177

Steak House 4217 Crossings Blvd. Prince George 23875 (804) 458-8868 $$ www.hokkaidosteakhouse.com

K & L Barbecue

Prince George County Restaurants

Family Dining 5 Cavalier Square Hopewell 23860 (804) 458-4241 $$ http://www.facebook.com/pages/ KLBarbecue/187640027928182? sk=info

Kanpai Japanese Steak & Seafood House Hibachi Cooking at Your Table – Sushi 5303 Oaklawn Boulevard Hopewell 23860 (804) 541-8853 $$ www.kan-pai.com

Sweet Tooth Candy 227 East Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 (804)458-7333

Amoré Pizzeria Family Dining 4006 Prince George Drive Prince George 23875 (804) 458-6200 $$

Bamboo Garden Chinese Cuisine 4002 Prince George Drive Prince George 23875 (804) 458-8822 $

Bottom Line Sports Leones Italian Restaurant Bar and Grill Family Dining 5234 Oaklawn Boulevard Hopewell 23860 (804) 541-8855 $ www.leonesrestaurantva.com

Lisa’s Café Casual Dining – Breakfast & Lunch 236 East Broadway Hopewell 23860 (804) 541-3200 $ www.facebook.com/pages/LisasCafe/182407861893147

Omega Bar & Grill Casual Dining 120 East City Point Road Hopewell 23860 (804) 452-1755 $ https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Omega-Bar-Grill/368630079826953 ?rf=176811552437190

Rosa’s Italian Ristorante Italian Cuisine Patio Dining Available 4098 Oaklawn Boulevard Hopewell 23860 (804) 458-8744 $ www.rosas-italian.com

5380 Oaklawn Boulevard Prince George 23875 (804) 452-0022 $

Bubba’s Chikin & Thangs Fried chicken, burgers 17607 James River Drive Disputanta 23842 (804) 458-2445 $ www.facebook.com/bubbaschikin

Sebera’s Custard Kitchen Lunch – Ice Cream Cones 6337 Courthouse Road Prince George 23875 (804) 732-0990 $ https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Seberas-CustardKitchen/118604858152520

Jerry’s Burger Spot 3815 Jefferson Park Drive Prince George 23875 (804) 919-4803 $

Lighthouse Restaurant Seafood – Family Dining 11976 South Crater Road Petersburg (Prince George) 23805 (804) 733-0811 $ https://www.facebook. com/pages/LighthouseSeafood/111653712206182

Luca Italian Ristorante Family Dining 6619 Courthouse Road Prince George 23875 (804) 861-4887 $$ www.facebook.com/pages/LucaItalian-Restaurant/124825452349

Nanny’s Southern Style Restaurant

Prince George Family Barbecue Family Dining 4605 County Drive Disputanta 23842 (804) 732-3278 $ www.pgbbq.com

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery 2070 Waterside Road Prince George 23875 (804) 861-0480 $$ www.tiltedkilt.com

Dinwiddie County Dining Brother’s Pizza Italian Restaurant 25809 Cox Road Petersburg (Dinwiddie) 23803 (804) 733-3355 $ http://brothersmenu.com/

El Caporal Restaurant Mexican Cuisine 23210 Airport Street Petersburg (Dinwiddie) 23803 (804) 722-1163 $ www.elcaporalmexicanrestaurant. com/index.html

Barbecue – Family Dining 11900 South Crater Road Petersburg (Prince George) 23805 (804) 733-6619 $$ www.nannysbbq.com

FATZ BBQ & Grill

The Pointe on the James

Giuseppe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant

American, Seafood 1100 Jordan Point Road Hopewell (Prince George) 23860 (804) 452-6824 $$ www.facebook.com/ thepointeonthejames

Family Dining 19606 Carson Road Dinwiddie 23841 (804) 469-4183 $

7022 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg (Dinwiddie) 23803 (804) 733-1300 $

Dockside on the James Waterfront Dining –Fresh Seafood 700 Jordan Point Road Hopewell (Prince George) 23860 (804) 541-2600 $$ www.docksideonthejames.com

Dragon Express 4201 Crossings Blvd. Prince George 23875 (804) 452-0588 $$ www.dragonexpress.com

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Granny’s Kitchen

Bigs BBQ

Family Dining 20205 Cox Road Sutherland 23885 (804) 451-0696$

6515 Centralia Road Chesterfield 23832 (804) 454-1553 $$ www.bigsbbqva.com

Kin’s Wok

The Boathouse at Sunday Park

Chinese Cuisine 14517 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie 23841 (804) 469-4188 $

Little Italy Italian Cuisine 10805 Rives Avenue McKenney (Dinwiddie) 23872 (804) 478-4041 $

Chesterfield Dining Angelo’s Italian Restaurant

Brew American Gastropub 6525 Centralia Road Chesterfield 23832 (804) 454-0605 $ www.brewgastropub.com

Brick House Diner

11643-B Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian 23113 (804) 378-0723 $ www.angelos-italian-restaurant.com

Anna’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 11027 Hull Street Road Midlothian 23112 (804) 675-0002 $ www.annaspizzava.com

Antonio’s Ristorante & Wine Bar 11956 Iron Bridge Road Chester 23831 (804) 768-4255 $$ www.antoniosandcesares.com

Argyle Cupcakes and Frozen Yogurt 11400 Belvedere Vista Lane Chesterfield 23235 (804) 320-0312 $ www.loveargyle.com

Bella Italia Restaurant & Pizza 6407 Iron Bridge Place Richmond 23234 (804) 743-1116 $ www.visitbellaitalia.com

13520 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian 23113 (804) 794-8798 $ www.boathouserva.com www.brickhousediner.net

Brock’s Bar-B-Que 11310 Iron Bridge Road Chester 23831 (804) 796-7539 $ www.brocksbbq.com

Cafe at Boulevard Flower Gardens 2100 Ruffin Mill Road South Chesterfield 23834 (804) 526-4000 Ext. 317 $ www..boulevardflowergardens.com

Cafe Caturra Coffee & Tea, American, Wine Bar 13830 Village Place Drive Midlothian 23114 (804) 378-4955 $ www.cafecaturra.com

Capital Ale House 13831 Village Place Drive Midlothian 23114 (804) 780-2537 $$ www.capitalalehouse.com

Central Park Deli

Bella Pizza Italian 20845 Woodpecker Road Petersburg (Chesterfield) 23803 (804) 526-3981 $

Seafood 4602 Millridge Parkway Midlothian 23112 (804) 744-2545 $$$ www.boathouserva.com

Sandwiches, subs, hot dogs 12744 Jefferson Davis Highway Chester 23831 (804) 796-9660 $ www.centralparkdeliva.com

Cesare’s Ristorante & Pizza

El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Italian, American 13301 River’s Bend Boulevard Chester 23836 (804) 530-1047 $$ http://www.antoniosandcesares.com

6511 Centralia Road Chesterfield 23832 (804) 748-7733 $$ www.elpatroncantina.com

Genghis Grill at Charles House Bar & Grill Chesterfield Towne Center Fine Dining 600 Founders Bridge Blvd. Midlothian 23113 (804) 897-8641 Ext. 113 $$$ www.independencegolfclub.com

Causal, fresh stir-fry 11500 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond (Chesterfield) 23235 (804) 420-8888 $$ genghisgrill.com

Chen’s Chinese Restaurant

Halfway House

Chinese & Asian Cuisine 13104 Kingston Avenue Chester 23836 (804) 530-8868 $ http://chenschineserestaurant.com

Chester Junction Grille and Bar

Fine Dining 10301 Jefferson Davis Highway Richmond (Chesterfield) 23237 (804) 275-1760 $$$ www.halfwayhouserestaurant.com

The Hard Shell

American Cuisine 11931 Centre Street Chester 23831 (804) 796-3259 $

Fresh Seafood 11400 West Huguenot Road, Suite 123 Midlothian 23113 (804) 464-1476 $$$ www.thehardshell.com

China Kitchen

Historic Beach Station

Chinese 13231 Rivers Bend Boulevard Chester 23836 (804) 530-1888 $ www.chinakitchenchester.com

Lunch, Ice Cream, Country Store 10410 Beach Road Chesterfield 23838 (804) 790-1501$

Crab Louie’s

Restaurant & Tavern Family Dining 3530 Festival Park Plaza Chester 23831 (804) 930-1034 $$ www.howlettstavernchester.com/

Seafood Tavern 1352 Sycamore Square Midlothian 23113 (804) 378-4977 $$ www.crablouies.com

Desserterie Bistro & Patisserie 6161 Harbourside Centre Loop Midlothian 23112 (804) 639-9940 $$ www.thedesserterie.com

Don Papa Grande Mexican 12806 Jefferson Davis Highway Chester 23831 (804) 796-7988 $

Howlett’s

The Huckleberry Café & Catering Casual Family Dining 11400 Iron Bridge Road (in Iron Bridge Sports Park) Chester 23831 (804) 454-1784 $ www.ironbridgesportspark.com/ huckleberry-cafe

Inter China Restaurants 11623 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond (Chesterfield) 23236 (804) 794-0866 $ www.interchinamidlothian.com

Chesterfield County • Colonial Heights • Dinwiddie County • Hopewell • Petersburg • Prince George County

Jalapenos Mexican Cuisine 13130 Kingston Avenue Chester 23836 (804) 530-2787 $$ www.jalepenosofchester.com www.facebook.com/pages/ Jalapenos/121239814553201

Kabuki Restaurant Sushi and hibachi grill 11926 Iron Bridge Plaza Chester 23831 (804) 706-1177 $$ https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Kabuki-Japanese-SteakHouse/113889688641518

Kabuto Japanese Steaks and Sushi 13158 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian (Chesterfield) 23113 (804) 379-7979 $$ https://www.facebook.com/ kabutomidlothian

La Cucina Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria 11400 Huguenot Road Midlothian 23113 (804) 378-8940 $$ www.lacucinava.com

La Milpa Richmond Mexican Restaurant and Market Food & Music Kragmont Mexican 6925 Hull Street Road Richmond (Chesterfield) 23224 (804) 276-3391 $ www.lamilparva.com

Made In Asia Thai & Pan-Asian Cuisine 7302 Hancock Village Drive Chesterfield 23832 (804) 739-8160 $$ www.madeinasiacc.com

Mediterraneo Grill Italian 3730 Winterfield Road Midlothian 23113 (804) 794-5350 $$ www.mediterraneogrill.com

Murphy’s Law Billiards & Sports Pub

Ristorante and Bar Cesare

6411 Chesterfield Meadows Drive Chesterfield 23832 (804) 796-9378 $$ www.murphysbilliardsanddarts.com

Italian, American 3301 Rivers Bend Boulevard Chester 23836 (804)530-1047 $$ www.antoniosandcesares.com

Murphy’s Law II Pub & Grill Casual Dining 13995 Raised Antler Road Midlothian 23112 (804) 739-0800 $$ www.murphysbilliardsanddarts.com

River City Diner

Narita Japanese

River’s Bend Grill

Sushi Japanese 13115 Rivers Bend Boulevard Chester 23836 (804) 530-0013 $$

Casual Dining 13283 Rivers Bend Boulevard Chester 23836 (804) 530-9953 $$ www.riversbendgrill.com

Peking Restaurant Chinese 12730 Jefferson Davis Highway Chester 23831 (804) 751-9898 $$ www.pekingdinig.com

Peking Restaurant Chinese 13132 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian 23113 (804) 794-1799 $$ www.pekingdining.com

Pescados Seafood 13126 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian (Chesterfield) 23113 (804) 379-7121 $$ www.pescadosseafood.com

Pietro’s Pizza & Italian 2601 Osborne Road Chester 23831 (804) 796-2022 $

Red Embers Bar & Grill American, barbeque 6101 Brad McNeer Parkway Midlothian 23112 (804) 744-1077 $$ http://uptownalleyrichmond.com

Riptides Seafood Restaurant 11212 Iron Bridge Road Chester 23831 (804) 748-8899 $$ www.riptidesseafood.com

Family 11430 West Huguenot Road Midlothian 23113 (804) 897-9518 $$ http://rivercitydiner.com/

Rosa’s Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria Family Dining 12637 Jefferson Davis Highway Chester 23831 (804) 748-9451 $ http://rosas-italian.com

Sapori Ristorante Italiano Fine Italian Dining 3513 Festival Park Plaza Chester 23831 (804) 425-4628 $$ www.saporiflavors.com

Shanghai Restaurant Chinese 6701 Lake Harbour Drive Midlothian (Chesterfield) 23112 (804) 639-9089 $ www.shanghairest.com

Sibley’s Bar-B-Q 12000 Winfree Street Chester 23831 (804) 748-3299 $ https://www.facebook.com/ SibleysBBQ

South Beach Bar & Grill American 13923 Hull Street Midlothian 23112 (804) 608-0048 $ http://beachhousebar.us/sobe.html

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Sportspage Bar and Grille 14245 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian 23113 (804) 379-1844 $ www.sportspagebarandgrille.com

Tavern 19 Taphouse and Fine Dining 600 Founders Bridge Blvd. Midlothian 23113 (804) 601-8611 $$$ http://www.independencegolfclub. com

A Taste of Italy 3457 Waterford Place Midlothian 23112 (804) 763-1600 $$ www.atasteofitaly.net

Village Grill Casual Family Dining 4337 Old Hundred Road Chester 23831 (804) 768-5900 $ www.facebook.com/pages/TheVillage-Grill/121408957913659

Wild Ginger Pan-Asian cuisine 3734 Winterfield Road Midlothian 23113 (804) 378-4988 $$$ www.wildgingerva.com

Wild Rose Café Casual Dining 4628 Chester Square Road Chester 23831 (804) 768-9090 $ www.wildrosechester.com

Zeytin Pizza & Grill Italian 9726 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond (Midlothian) 23235 (804) 864-2702 $$ www.zeytinpizza.com In addition to the restaurants listed, a number of well-known restaurants have Chesterfield County locations including: Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, Denny’s, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Golden Corral, Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Red Lobster, Ruby Tuesday, Sagebrush Steakhouse Saloon, Starbucks, and Bruster’s Ice Cream.

ACCOMMODATIONS SOUTH OF RICHMOND/CHESTER AREA AAA RATING

PHONE

NAME, ADDRESS & WEBSITE

Comfort Inn Chester www.clarionhotel.com Country Inn & Suites by Carlson www.countryinns.com Country Inn & Suites by Carlson www.countryinns.com Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Chester www.marriott.com Fairfield Inn by Marriott Chester www.marriott.com Hampton Inn Chester www.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express Chester www.hiexpress.com Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond-Chester www.homewoodsuites1.hilton.com Hyatt Place Richmond Chester www.chester.place.hyatt.com La Quinta Inn Richmond South www.lq.com Quality Inn Chester www.qualityinn.com Sleep Inn South www.sleepinn.com

2100 W. Hundred Rd., Chester 23836

(804)751-0000 or 800-4CHOICE 3 Diamonds

2406 W. Hundred Rd., Chester 23831

(804)751-0080 or 800-596-2375 3 Diamonds

2401 Willis Rd., Richmond 23237

(804)275-5900 or 800-596-2375 2 Diamonds

2001 W. Hundred Rd., Chester 23836

(804)414-1010

3 Diamonds

12400 Redwater Creek Rd., Chester 23831 (804)778-7500

3 Diamonds

12610 Chestnut Hill Rd., Chester 23836

(804)768-8888

3 Diamonds

1911 W. Hundred Rd., Chester 23836

(804)751-0123

3 Diamonds

12810 Old Stage Rd., Chester 23836

(804)751-0010 or 800-CALLHOME 3 Diamonds

13148 Kingston Ave., Chester 23836

(804)530-4600 or 866-530-4600 3 Diamonds

9040 Pams Ave., Richmond 23237

(804)743-0770 or 800-800-8000 2 Diamonds

12711 Old Stage Rd., Chester 23836

(804)796-5200

2 Diamonds

2321 Willis Rd., Richmond 23237

(804)275-8800

2 Diamonds

9826 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond 23235 (804)323-0007

3 Diamonds

DETAILS

SOUTHWEST OF RICHMOND/MIDLOTHIAN AREA Best Western Plus Governor’s Inn www.bestwesternvirginia.com Comfort Inn Midlothian www.comfortinn.com Double Tree Hotel Richmond - Midlothian http://doubletree3.hilton.com Econo Lodge Richmond West www.econolodgemidlothian.com Extended Stay America Chesterfield Arboretum www.extendedstayamerica.com Hampton Inn Hull Street www.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn Midlothian Turnpike www.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express Brandermill www.hiexpress.com/exrichmondva Hyatt Place Richmond Arboretum www.richmondarboretum.place.hyatt.com Sheraton Park Richmond South Hotel www.sheraton.com/ParkSouth

8710 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond 23235 (804)320-8900 or 800-4CHOICE 3 Diamonds 1021 Koger Center Blvd. Richmond 23235 804-379-3800

3 Diamonds

6523 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond 23225 (804)276-8241 or 800-55-ECONO 2 Diamonds 241 Arboretum Place, Richmond, 23236 804-272-1800

2 Diamonds

9620 Price Club Blvd., Midlothian 23112 (804)675-0000

3 Diamonds

800 Research Rd., Richmond 23236

(804)897-6099 or 800-HAMPTON 3 Diamonds

5030 W. Village Green Dr., Midlothian 23112 (804)744-7303 or 800-HOLIDAY 3 Diamonds 201 Arboretum Place, Richmond 23236

(804)560-1566 or 800-492-8847 3 Diamonds

9901 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond 23235 (804)323-1144 or 800-525-9538 3 Diamonds

COLONIAL HEIGHTS/SOUTHPARK MALL AREA Candlewood Suites Colonial Heights/Fort Lee www.candlewoodsuites.com Comfort Suites Southpark www.comfortsuites.com Hampton Inn Petersburg-Southpark Mall www.hamptoninn.hilton.com Holiday Inn Petersburg North-Fort Lee www.holidayinn.com Hilton Garden Inn Southpark http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com ICON KEY:

RESTAURANT ON-SITE

ROOM SERVICE

PETS

15820 Woods Edge Rd., Colonial Heights 23834 (804)526-0111 or 877-320-8454 3 Diamonds 931 South Ave., Colonial Heights 23834

(804)520-8900

3 Diamonds

403 E. Roslyn Rd., Colonial Heights 23834 (804)520-7333

3 Diamonds

401 E. Roslyn Rd., Colonial Heights 23834 (804)520-5880

3 Diamonds

800 Southpark Blvd., Colonial Heights 23834 (804)520-0600 ACCESS TO GYM

POOL

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE

NON-SMOKING

3 Diamonds COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST

BAGGAGE HANDLING

Chesterfield County • Colonial Heights • Dinwiddie County • Hopewell • Petersburg • Prince George County

ACCOMMODATIONS PHONE

AAA RATING

5380 Oaklawn Blvd., Prince George 23875

(804)452-0022

3 Diamonds

3950 Courthouse Rd., Hopewell 23860

(804)452-0025

3 Diamonds

5133 Plaza Dr., Hopewell 23860

(804)541-0200

2 Diamonds

3952 Courthouse Rd., Hopewell 23860

(804)458-2600

3 Diamonds

5103 Plaza Dr., Hopewell 23860

(804)452-1000

3 Diamonds

4911 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell 23860

(804)458-1500

2 Diamonds

2200 Waterside Rd., Prince George 23875

(804)732-3737

3 Diamonds

130 Wagner Rd., Petersburg 23805

(804)861-4355

3 Diamonds

3138 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg 23805

(804)732-6020

2 Diamonds

5679 Boydon Plank Rd., Petersburg 23803 (804)518-1515

3 Diamonds

12001 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg 23805

(804)732-2000

2 Diamonds

12208 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg 23805

(804)733-4400

2 Diamonds

11909 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg 23805

(804)732-1400

3 Diamonds

11979 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg 23805

(804)518-1800

3 Diamonds

NAME, ADDRESS & WEBSITE

DETAILS

HOPEWELL/FORT LEE AREA Baymont Inn and Suites Prince George www.baymontinns.com Best Western Hopewell Inn www.bestwesternvirginia.com Candlewood Suites Fort Lee/Petersburg/Hopewell www.candlewoodsuites.com Fairfield Inn & Suites Hopewell www.marriott.com/hotels Hampton Inn Fort Lee http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com Quality Inn at Fort Lee www.qualityinn.com/hotel-hopewell-virginia Sleep Inn & Suites at Fort Lee www.sleepinn.com/hotel-prince_george-virginia PETERSBURG Country Inn & Suites Petersburg www.countryinns.com/petersburg-hotel-va-23805 Super 8 Motel - Petersburg www.super8.com DINWIDDIE COUNTY/I-85 AND RT. 460 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Petersburg/Dinwiddie www.hiexpress.com SOUTH OF PETERSBURG/PRINCE GEORGE Comfort Inn Petersburg www.comfortinn.com Days Inn Petersburg-Fort Lee/South www.daysinn.com Hampton Inn http://hamptoninn.hilton.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Petersburg-Fort Lee www.hiexpress.com

BED & BREAKFAST CHESTERFIELD COUNTY 6100 Woodpecker Rd., Chesterfield 23838 (804)590-0995

Dellwood Plantation www.dellwoodplantation.com PETERSBURG Destiny Inn www.thedestinyinn.com High Street Inn www.thehighstreetinn.com

517 High Street, Petersburg 23803

(804)722-1016 or 877-834-8422

405 High Street, Petersburg 23803

(804)733-0271 or 240-8906

La Villa Romaine www.lavillaromaineva.com

29 S. Market Street, Petersburg 23803

(804)861-2285

The Ragland Mansion www.ragland-mansion.com

205 S. Sycamore Street, Petersburg 23803 (804)861-1932

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY Scents of Cedar www.scentsofcedar.com Bud’s Inn at The Chester Plantation www.budsinn.com

ICON KEY:

RESTAURANT ON-SITE

ROOM SERVICE

15126 Providence Rd., Prince George

(804)732-9632

8401 Golf Course Drive, Disputanta 23842 (804) 991-0811

PETS

ACCESS TO GYM

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HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE

NON-SMOKING

COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST

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ACCOMMODATIONS CAMPGROUNDS Lake Chesdin Campgrounds 713 Sutherland Road, Church Road, 23833 (Dinwiddie County) (804) 874-9976 Picture Lake Camp Grounds 7818 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, 23803 Dinwiddie County (804) 861-0174 picturelakecamgrounds.com

Pocahontas State Park 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, 23838 (804) 796-4255, (804) 225-3867 or 800-933-PARK www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/poc Roadrunner Campground 13900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, 23831 (804) 796-5160

Whippernock Marina and Campgrounds 2700 Sutherland Road. Sutherland, 23885 Dinwiddie County (804) 265-5252 South 40 Camp Resort 2809 Courtland Road, Petersburg, 23805 Prince George County 877-732-8345 southfortycampground.com

Chesterfield County • Colonial Heights • Dinwiddie County • Hopewell • Petersburg • Prince George County

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Calendar of Events 100th

Celebration

MAY

JULY

21 Impower Youth Conference 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Appomattox Regional Library) 22 Sounds of Summer Concerts on the Appomattox 4PM “Heart of Country” (Weston Plantation) 25 Rockin’ on the River 6:30-9PM “Monkey Fist” (Marina) 25 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Henry Kidd – History through the Eyes of an Artist” (Appomattox Regional Library) 29 Sounds of Summer Concerts on the Appomattox 4PM “Jay Turner and the Swinging Doors” (Weston Plantation)

2 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Proclamation 3PM (Municipal Building); 100th Celebration Concerts (Downtown & Appomattox Manor); Fireworks begin at 9:30 PM (on Appomattox River) 6 Rockin’ on the River 6:30-9PM “Carlisle” (Marina) 6 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Charles Bryan– What Ifs of History: What Would Have Happened if Things Had Gone Differently?” (Appomattox Regional Library) 13 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Marc Holma– Benedict Arnold: American Patriot, American Traitor” (Appomattox Regional Library) 20 Rockin’ on the River 6:30-9PM “Old Dogs New Tricks” (Marina) 20 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Paula McDonough–Mrs. General Lee: Mary Custis Lee” (Appomattox Regional Library) 27 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Mike Schoenenberger–Fallen Elders of the American Revolution: Aaron Burr & Alexander Hamilton” (Appomattox Regional Library)

JUNE

31 Rockin’ on the River 6:30-9PM “Rock Bottom Bridge” (Marina 31 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Debbie Phillips–The Most Convenient Proper for that Design: Williamsburg & the Development of a Colonial Capital” (Appomattox Regional Library)

SEPTEMBER 7 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Jim Kaeser-Charles Gillette: Seeing the Life of Things–Interpreter of the Southern Garden” (Appomattox Regional Library) 11 Ride for Warriors (through City) 14 Rockin’ on the River 6:30-9PM “4Play” (Marina) 14 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Jean Langford–I Remember When…A Look at 100 Years of Hopewell History” (Appomattox Regional Library) 17 100 Years of Classic Cars Show 24 FOLAR Paddle Battle (Appomattox River) 28 Rockin’ on the River 6:30-9PM “One Way Ryde” (Marina) 30 Imperium Movie (Beacon Theatre)

1 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Ed Henderson – The Framing of the US Constitution 1787” (Appomattox Regional Library) 5 Sounds of Summer Concerts on the Appomattox 4PM “Magnolia” (Weston Plantation) 5 Spiritual Celebration 8 Rockin’ on the River 6:30-9PM “4Play” (Marina) 8 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Matthew Dodd– OCTOBER Songs and Stories of the American Hobo” (Appomattox AUGUST 28 Hopewell Haunts and Fall Festival (Crystal Lake Regional Library) 3 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Dan Robbins–The Park) 12 Sounds of Summer Concerts on the Appomattox Repression of American History” (Appomattox Regional 4PM “Flashback” (Weston Plantation) Library) 15 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Ben Uzel – The 3 Rockin’ on the River 6:30-9PM “Double Clutch” NOVEMBER Appomattox River” (Appomattox Regional Library) (Marina) 18 Juneteenth Celebration Noon-5PM (Grants Head10 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Johnny DECEMBER quarters @ Appomattox Manor) Jones-Music from the Isles Celtic Ballads” (Appomattox 3 Holiday Boat Parade (Marina) 22 Rockin’ on the River 6:30-9PM “Bustin’ Loose” Regional Library) 4 Light up the Night (Ashford Civic Plaza) (Marina) 17 Rockin’ on the River 6:30-9PM “Loose Gravel” 22 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Bob Hicks – (Marina) New Jamestown Discoveries” (Appomattox Regional 17 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Charles Library) Wissinger–Edgar Allan Poe” (Appomattox Regional 25 Butts on Broadway (Downtown) Library) 29 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Jeff Bateman For more information, please call the 24 Lunch & Lecture Series Noon-1PM “Martha Burton– – Sailing Songs from the Colonial Era” (Appomattox Public Affairs Office at 804-541-2270 Petersburg Area Regional Tourism in the Friend-Making Regional Library) inquiry to info@hopewellva.gov Chesterfield County • ColonialBusiness” Heights(Appomattox • DinwiddieRegional CountyLibrary) • Hopewell • Petersburgor• send Princeyour George County 40