- The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Petersburg, Virginia, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Sites, Military Museums and Battlefields.
- From Lee's Retreat to Petersburg National Battlefield Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Midlothian, Hopewell and Charles City.
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As an annual event, TRADOC Band's Music Under the Stars is a concert series featuring active duty military members singing national classics. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs since the performance is outdoors in a park.
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The historic Fort Boykin is a fort that dates back to the Revolutionary War and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The fort is home to Virginia's second oldest black walnut tree.
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A water park and indoor pool, the Ft. Eustis Aquatic Center is open to military personnel and their families. The adventure pool area includes a large slide and toddler pool, and the competition pool is 25 yards long.
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Lee Hall Mansion is one of the last remaining antebellum homes on the Virginia Peninsula. The home has been restored to its mid-Victorian glory and allows visitors to learn about the time period and lives of the affluent people who lived in the region during the time.
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Located in downtown Smithfield is an informative site known as the Smithfield & Isle of Wight Visitor Center. Sample itineraries, historic walking tour maps, and information about local attractions, restaurants, and lodging options are freely available.
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Smithfield Farmers Market offers many different types of locally grown foods, including produce, meats, and herbs. Various other edibles and handcrafted items are also available. Live music is provided during each market, and pets are welcome.
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Painted Garden Gallery showcases the works of Robbie Younger Perrotti, an artist who works in a number of media. The gallery features a variety of paintings, painted furniture, and a collection of vintage clothing.
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Tours, exhibits, and special events throughout the year form the basis for the attraction of the Endview Plantation. Interactive children's camps are held during the summer, and Civil War reenactments are conducted with uniformed soldiers and replica weapons.
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The past of Isle of Wight County is chronicled within the Isle of Wight County Museum. Most of the collection centers around the ham, agricultural, and water industries of the area, but there are also prehistoric fossils and Native American artifacts.
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Displaying a multitude of paintings and bronze sculptures, Imagine Art Studios showcases the work of over 10 local artists. Each piece of art has background information about the artist behind it.