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or Campaign: This suggested itinerary will give
you a chance to become well acquainted with
Appomattox at a
leisurely pace: |
| Day One |
| 3
pm: |
Assemble your troops at the Atwood Wilson House. Refresh and investigate your
headquarters. |
| 4
pm: |
Walk
one block to Visitors Center in Downtown Appomattox. Take the
Historic Homes Walking Tour. A Lazy stroll of 45 minutes, not
counting the antique shopping along the way. |
| 5
pm: |
Back
in headquarters for some relaxation and refreshments before dinner. |
| 6 pm: |
Dinner at the Babcock House, Granny Bee’s or
the Corner Grill.
Grocery Stores are nearby if you choose to do some light cooking. |
| 8 pm: |
Relax in the sauna or
whirlpool bath before retiring. |
| Day Two |
Whenever
you wake: |
It
is tough to sleep late, because the birds start singing early. If you
awake early make yourself some coffee, sit on the deck and listen to
the birds. There
is news on the TV, a newspaper box and Corner Grill
across the street. You might
also enjoy Baine's Books, a block away on Main Street with excellent
coffee
and cappuccino. |
| 10 am: |
Visit the Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park,
where General Lee surrendered to General Grant. |
| 12 Noon: |
Retreat to your headquarters at the
Atwood Wilson House. It’s only 2.4 miles. |
| 1 pm: |
Visit the Appomattox County Historical Museum |
| 3
pm: |
Visit Steins Unlimited. |
| 5 pm: |
Recall the troops to your
headquarters on Church Street. |
| 7 pm: |
Try dinner at a different place
than before. Be adventuresome, it's your vacation! |
| Day
Three |
Sleep till
whenever |
Early risers might enjoy watching
the local residents who convene for
breakfast and conversation at Granny Bee’s in downtown Appomattox.
It's about a block away....An easy walk. Don’t
believe all the stories you overhear. |
| 10
am: |
Try
a little antique shopping at "The Gallery" or visit the Craft shops on Main Street.
You might want to purchase a gift to take home home. "Country
Charm" is the place to start. |
| 1
pm: |
Visit
Red Hill, Home of Patrick Henry, about 25 miles South. |
| 3
pm: |
Visit
Clover Hill Living History Museum for a glimpse of a vintage 1870 village. |
| 5 pm: |
Dine at Granny Bee’s or try the
Babcock House for a romantic dinner experience. If you wish, you can drive
21 miles West to Lynchburg or 30 easy miles East to Farmville. |
| 8 pm: |
The Whirlpool tub will sooth your tired legs. |
| Departure Day |
| By now you must know that
Appomattox is laid back and friendly. Enjoy your last leisurely
morning in Historic Appomattox. Take the walking tour again and
notice how many people wave to you.
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Four
Night Campaign or Seven Night Siege: Use the itinerary above and then add
excursions from the list below to complete your vacation adventure.
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See Appomattox first but if you have extra days you can maintain your
headquarters here and visit any of the numerous attractions within a
75 mile radius of Appomattox. Here are some suggestions which will
allow you to sleep late, enjoy an excursion and be back in
Appomattox for relaxing on the deck before bedtime.
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| To the West: Located within an hour’s drive |
| 1. |
National D-Day Memorial, Point of Honor,
Diamond Hill,
Poplar Forest (Summer Home of Thomas Jefferson) and a drive to
Peaks of Otter Lodge for Lunch, then drive southwest on
the Blue Ridge Parkway (A special treat in the autumn or when
the Rhododendrons or Azaleas are blooming in the spring). When you
reach US 460
turn East and return to Appomattox |
| 2. |
If it is Saturday, start out with a visit to
the Lynchburg Community Market, then do
Point of Honor,
Diamond Hill and
Poplar Forest. |
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If you have a child who is
visiting one of the Lynchburg area Colleges, you might want to spend
a day touring the campuses of other nearby schools such as Lynchburg College,
Liberty University,
Randolph College,
Sweetbriar and Central Virginia Community College. You can do this
and still be back in Appomattox for dinner and a chance to review
the options with your student.
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