Experts' Choice Award Richmond National Battlefield Park
What the experts agree on
Nine Civil War battle sites spread across 80 miles of Richmond's suburbs preserve the intense 1862-1865 campaigns for the city. The visitor center at Tredegar Iron Works offers maps and context, while the scenic 4-mile driving tour highlights The
“Inside what was once the Tredegar Iron Works, this is the best place to get maps and other materials on the Civil War battlefields and attractions in the Richmond area.”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This national park preserves nine Civil War sites commemorating the battles for Richmond that took place from 1862-1865 in the countryside surrounding the present-day city." Full review
Frommer's "The bloody battlefields of those campaigns ring Richmond's eastern side, now mostly suburbs, for some 80 miles." Full review
Frommer's "The main visitor center (on Va. 36) displays exhibits and artifacts, while a one-way 4-mile battlefield driving tour has wayside exhibits...and the most fascinating is the site of The Crater." Full review
