Appomattox, VA

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Appomattox Court House National Park, the American Civil War battle site near Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Appomattox Court House National Park, the American Civil War battle site near Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
The initial engagement on July 21, 1861 of what would become the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) took place on McLean's farm in Manassas, Virginia. Union Army artillery fired at McLean's house, which was being used as a headquarters for Confederate Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard, and a cannonball dropped through the kitchen fireplace. 

McLean was a retired major in the Virginia militia, but at 47, he was too old to return to active duty at the outbreak of the Civil War. In the spring of 1863, he and his family moved about 120 miles south to Appomattox County, Virginia, near a dusty, crossroads community called Appomattox Court House.

On April 9, 1865, the war revisited McLean. Confederate General Robert E. Lee was about to surrender to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. He sent a messenger to Appomattox Court House to find a place to meet. On April 8, 1865, the messenger knocked on McLean's door and requested the use of his home, to which McLean reluctantly agreed. Lee surrendered to Grant in the parlor of McLean's house, effectively ending the Civil War. Later, McLean is supposed to have said "The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor."
Appomattox County Courthouse National Park
Black and white Appomattox Court House National Park landscape, the American Civil War battle site near Lynchburg, Virginia, USA, retro-style bright monochrome photo

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Appomattox Inn and Suites

Appomattox Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
447 Old Courthouse Road Appomattox VA
The price is SAR 374 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 374
SAR 412 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Appomattox. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Reasonably priced. Recommended.

Reviewed on 18 February 2026

Appomattox Inn and Suites
Longacre of Appomattox

Longacre of Appomattox

4 out of 5
1670 Church Street Appomattox VA
Stay at this B&B in Appomattox. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Art ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)
Clean and confortable. Very nice stay!

Reviewed on 14 February 2026

Longacre of Appomattox
Super 8 by Wyndham Appomattox VA

Super 8 by Wyndham Appomattox VA

2 out of 5
7571 Richmond Highway Appomattox VA
The price is SAR 246 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
SAR 246
SAR 271 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Appomattox. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox and Carver ...
6.6/10 (618 reviews)
Handled inclement weather well. Breakfast as advertised. No hassle. Clean room. Good place.

Reviewed on 26 January 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Appomattox VA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub | State Park | Near Lake

Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub | State Park | Near Lake

Appomattox VA
Stay at this vacation home in Appomattox. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction Holliday Lake State Park is located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Very honest, communicative, and kind hosts. :-)

Reviewed on 30 January 2026

Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub | State Park | Near Lake
National Parks themed Historic Getaway near Downtown Lynchburg

National Parks themed Historic Getaway near Downtown Lynchburg

Lynchburg VA
Stay at this vacation home in Lynchburg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Point of Honor and Amazement Square are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Nice spacious, clean and beautiful house. A few suggestions to make. The larger bathroom is huge and beautiful. Loved the shower! Just need lights over the sink. So, the first night we were there it was extremely cold outside. We could not get the house warm! I understand that it is an old house ...

Reviewed on 14 December 2025

National Parks themed Historic Getaway near Downtown Lynchburg
Red Grain Bin Home 3-bedroom 2.5 baths Near Lynchburg& Liberty

Red Grain Bin Home 3-bedroom 2.5 baths Near Lynchburg& Liberty

Rustburg VA
Stay at this vacation home in Campbell County. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre and Vines ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Such a fun & unique place. The perfect place to view the meteor shower which was happening while we were there! This property made our trip a memorable one!

Reviewed on 28 December 2025

Red Grain Bin Home 3-bedroom 2.5 baths Near Lynchburg& Liberty
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We were there for a training seminar held at Holiday Lake State Park.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The places were very nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I am not sure what we expected....but probably we thought there would be more people visiting the historical sites, being it was a summer weekend. It was very easy to get around and the people were nice. It was a great weekend of food and history !

4/5 - Good

AmyS

We dined at the Rail Way for dinner & LOVED it. It is a local, no frills place with surprisingly EXCELLENT food. The service was a little slow, but friendly & attentive. The sirloin was easily the best I've had in a LONG time. Yummy comfort food!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Small, but historic! We were just stopping overnight on our way through, so didn't visit much.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Enjoyed the weekend, especially the Civil War era Ball and all the people dressed up in 19th Century clothing.