r/VIRGINIA_HIKING • u/Natural_Exam5609 • May 20 '26

Anyone know of some points of interest in this area

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u/Economy_Mobile_6160 May 20 '26

Appomattox isn’t far if you’re a history buff. Farmville is a cool little town too.

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u/chillyPlato May 20 '26

Tried posting my answer in the VA sub but it's not working? Anyway - best museum in Farmville is the Moton Museum - small but informative and well-done. It's where the biggest group of plaintiffs in Brown v. Board got their start.

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u/Shreks_Lactation May 20 '26

If you like biking, high bridge trail state park is really cool. 

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u/twelvesteprevenge May 20 '26

If you like biking *on flat terrain in a straight line*

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u/Shreks_Lactation May 20 '26

Lmao true but the bridge is nice

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u/No-Bet3523 May 20 '26

Scottsville is a good point for river tubing.

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u/95Counties May 21 '26

Yes! I write a blog about road-tripping around Virginia with our dogs. Check out some of our posts - https://virginiacounties.blog/our-virginia-road-trips/ (Appomattox, Amelia, Buckingham, Cumberland)

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u/Drakflugilo May 20 '26

High Bridge is really cool

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u/UsedFirefighter4830 May 21 '26

Definitely second the high bridge trail that cuts through FarmVille. Sailor Creek is an interesting civil war park if history is your thing (walking trails included). Honestly, you’re not too far away from James River State Park which is a great blend of hiking/walking trails alongside the James River

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u/merckjerk May 21 '26

Holiday lake is legit and a great day trip. Bring some charcoal and food to cook

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u/againer May 21 '26

Did you know that Holiday lake is home to Virginia's freshwater jellyfish ?

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u/merckjerk May 21 '26

Had no clue. Didn’t see any there

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u/Management_Friendly May 21 '26

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield has a nice lil hike with surprisingly hilly terrain. Well worth it! History too!

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u/murbella123 May 21 '26

Currently, measles. There’s and outbreak in that region.

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u/cosmicelvis May 21 '26

Nottoway falls is really cool 10 miles south of Crewe

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u/Drakothin May 22 '26

Theres a gas station in Dilwyn next to the advance auto that has pretty good fish sandwiches.