Girls’ Trip - Virginia Is For Lovers

Address

6125 Boydton Plank Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone

804-861-2408 (8048612408)
City

Petersburg

Locality

Dinwiddie
Social

2 days ; 1 night

Take a girlfriend getaway trip worth going to traveling from Historic Petersburg to Richmond.

Day 1:

Start your trip in the historic streets of Petersburg and peruse the many antique stores such as the Oak Antique Mall and the Pennistons Alley Antiques.

Learn more about the significant history of Petersburg at Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Experience the lives of the common soldier, civilian and enslaved people at this 424-acre National Landmark campus which features four historic homes, The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, 5 miles of trails and the Breakthrough Battlefield. Interpreters bring history to life while special electronic devices allow visitors to experience an audio/visual tour at over eighty stops within the museum and in the park.

Insiders Tip: All of the dining options in Petersburg can be found here:

https://www.virginia.org/directory/dining/?city=petersburg

Spend the night at a bed and breakfast extravagantly at the Ragland Mansion. It is an 1850s mansion furnished with granite and antiques.

Day 2:

Located on the James River, pay a visit to Shirley Plantation in Charles City. Considered an architectural treasure due to its “flying staircase”, authentic structures and hand-carved woodwork, Shirley Plantation has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years.

If you and your pals are craving a taste of wine look no further. Right next to Shirley Plantation is Upper Shirley Vineyards where visitors can take a sip of wine and enjoy the vineyards along the gorgeous James River.

At Maymont, you can find gardens, animal exhibits, carriage rides, and a historic estate to tour. The National Register of Historic Places recognizes Maymont as a significant example of an American country estate of the Gilded Age.

Conclude your trip at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Stroll through 50 acres of themed gardens, dining options & a classical domed conservatory. If you are feeling hungry, the botanical gardens offer food options at their Garden Café and Tea House.

Insiders Tip: All of the dining options in Richmond can be found here:

https://www.virginia.org/directory/dining/?city=richmond