National Parks Near Petersburg, Virginia
190 national parks within 8 hours · 19 within 2 hours
19
Within 2 Hours
70
Within 4 Hours
75
Within 8 Hours
190
Total Parks
Petersburg, Virginia serves as an exceptional launching point for exploring some of America's most historically significant national parks and historic sites. With 190 national parks accessible within an eight-hour drive, you'll find no shortage of compelling destinations to visit. What makes Petersburg particularly special is its proximity to extraordinary sites that celebrate American history and natural heritage. The closest option is Petersburg National Battlefield, located just five miles away, where you can walk the grounds of one of the Civil War's most pivotal campaigns. For those willing to drive a bit further, Richmond National Battlefield Park awaits at 20 miles, and the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, honoring a pioneering African American businesswoman, sits 24 miles distant. Within a two-hour radius alone, you'll find 19 national parks and historic sites, while expanding your search to four hours opens access to 70 parks, giving you incredible variety whether you're interested in Civil War history, colonial American heritage, or natural landscapes.
Planning a day trip or weekend getaway from Petersburg is straightforward and rewarding. For a quick outing, visit Petersburg National Battlefield in the morning—the visitor center provides essential context before exploring the trenches and fortifications that changed American history. If you have a full day, combine this with Richmond National Battlefield Park to the north, creating a comprehensive Civil War focused itinerary. For weekend trips, consider extending to Colonial National Historical Park near Williamsburg (42 miles), where you can experience Historic Jamestowne and nearby colonial attractions. Before departing, check each park's website for current hours, any seasonal closures, and whether reservations are needed. Pack comfortable walking shoes, plenty of water, and plan your route to maximize time at each location while accounting for driving distances.
Map of Parks Near Petersburg
Browse Parks by Drive Time from Petersburg
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield 5 mi away
Richmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park 20 mi away
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site 24 mi away
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park 35 mi away
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park 42 mi away
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park 49 mi away
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument 61 mi away
Green Springs
72 mi away
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument 73 mi away
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park 75 mi away
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park 78 mi away
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park 79 mi away
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site 94 mi away
Prince William Forest Park
Park 95 mi away
Piscataway Park
Park 104 mi away
Fort Washington Park
Park 106 mi away
Shenandoah National Park
National Park 107 mi away
Harmony Hall
109 mi away
Fort Foote Park
Park 110 mi away
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park 110 mi away
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park 112 mi away
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
113 mi away
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
117 mi away
National Capital Parks-East
117 mi away
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
117 mi away
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site 117 mi away
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
117 mi away
World War II Memorial
118 mi away
Washington Monument
118 mi away
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
118 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Island
118 mi away
The White House and President’s Park
118 mi away
Pennsylvania Avenue
118 mi away
National Mall and Memorial Parks
118 mi away
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
118 mi away
Lincoln Memorial
118 mi away
Korean War Veterans Memorial
118 mi away
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
118 mi away
Fort Dupont Park
118 mi away
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Memorial 118 mi away
Constitution Gardens
118 mi away
Anacostia Park
Park 118 mi away
World War I Memorial
119 mi away
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
National Historic Site 119 mi away
Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site
National Historic Site 119 mi away
Capitol Hill Parks
119 mi away
Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument
National Monument 119 mi away
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
120 mi away
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site 120 mi away
African American Civil War Memorial
120 mi away
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
121 mi away
Rock Creek Park
Park 122 mi away
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway 122 mi away
Great Falls Park
Park 123 mi away
Glen Echo Park
Park 123 mi away
Clara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site 123 mi away
Civil War Defenses of Washington
123 mi away
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park 124 mi away
Wright Brothers National Memorial
National Memorial 126 mi away
Greenbelt Park
Park 126 mi away
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
National Historic Site 128 mi away
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument 129 mi away
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway 129 mi away
Assateague Island National Seashore
National Seashore 131 mi away
Chesapeake Bay
132 mi away
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 132 mi away
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park 134 mi away
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail 135 mi away
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park 147 mi away
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield 149 mi away
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine 149 mi away
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 150 mi away
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park 155 mi away
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Seashore 157 mi away
Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield 158 mi away
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site 159 mi away
Catoctin Mountain Park
Park 169 mi away
Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore 174 mi away
Eisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site 179 mi away
Gettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park 181 mi away
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield 194 mi away
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River 199 mi away
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve 203 mi away
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park 207 mi away
Great Egg Harbor River
208 mi away
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument 208 mi away
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 209 mi away
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial 213 mi away
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield 216 mi away
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site 224 mi away
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site 224 mi away
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial 225 mi away
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park 225 mi away
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site 225 mi away
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park 226 mi away
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site 226 mi away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail 227 mi away
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial 229 mi away
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site 232 mi away
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve 241 mi away
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 242 mi away
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River 256 mi away
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 264 mi away
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park 265 mi away
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield 285 mi away
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park 290 mi away
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 298 mi away
National Parks of New York Harbor
299 mi away
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park 300 mi away
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument 301 mi away
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument 301 mi away
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 301 mi away
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument 302 mi away
Congaree National Park
National Park 302 mi away
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument 302 mi away
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial 303 mi away
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument 303 mi away
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument 304 mi away
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site 304 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site 305 mi away
Steamtown National Historic Site
National Historic Site 305 mi away
Blue Ridge Parkway
Parkway 305 mi away
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park 309 mi away
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial 310 mi away
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site 310 mi away
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial 311 mi away
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site 312 mi away
Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site 319 mi away
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site 328 mi away
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site 329 mi away
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site 331 mi away
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Scenic & Recreational River 333 mi away
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site 335 mi away
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore 337 mi away
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park 338 mi away
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park 341 mi away
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park 346 mi away
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park 350 mi away
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park 358 mi away
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park 359 mi away
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site 365 mi away
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site 366 mi away
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site 367 mi away
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site 374 mi away
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park 381 mi away
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument 392 mi away
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site 394 mi away
Women’s Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park 395 mi away
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park 397 mi away
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument 397 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site 401 mi away
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park 404 mi away
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument 405 mi away
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area 405 mi away
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River 407 mi away
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site 407 mi away
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site 409 mi away
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument 410 mi away
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial 422 mi away
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site 425 mi away
Coltsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park 426 mi away
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument 427 mi away
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail 436 mi away
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
National Historic Site 439 mi away
Guided Tours & Experiences Near Petersburg
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