Main Street, Gretna
Walk the historic commercial district; read the story of Franklin Junction before you go.
Visit information ↗CLOSE TO HOME. WORTH THE TRIP.
What are we doing this weekend?
History, water, music and a few places you’ve been meaning to go.
Sharswood
A descendant-centered preservation project. Arrange access directly; this is not an open daily attraction.
Visit information ↗Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History
Explore art and the city’s layered history, including enslaved lives and the civil-rights movement.
Visit information ↗The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia
Check the official performance calendar and venue policies before buying tickets.
Visit information ↗Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Choose a shoreline walk, a trail or a day on the water. Seasonal access, fees and conditions apply.
Visit information ↗Booker T. Washington National Monument
Visit the birthplace site and learn about enslavement, emancipation and Washington’s early life.
Visit information ↗Virginia Museum of Transportation
Railroad heritage and collections. Confirm hours and which locomotives are on site.
Visit information ↗Henry Street / Gainsboro
Read the historic district record and explore the history of a center of Black business and culture.
Visit information ↗Anne Spencer House & Garden
Literature, gardening and civil rights. House tours require arrangements; check the museum’s current guidance.
Visit information ↗Lynchburg Museum
Begin with the city’s collections and Green Book history, then plan your walk.
Visit information ↗Pittsylvania County Courthouse
Explore the historic district and public historical records. Check building access directly.
Visit information ↗Dalton’s Landing Canoe Launch
A river access point; check current water conditions, equipment and safe access before launching.
Visit information ↗Hurt town history
Start with the town’s own history, then explore the community around the Staunton River.
Visit information ↗Coming from farther away?
Check flights and ground transport with the provider. Prices and availability are confirmed there.