The best things to do in Petersburg

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Dogwood Trace Golf Course

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Dogwood Trace Golf Course is Petersburg’s municipal track with challenging par 3s, reachable par 5s, and plush 419 Bermuda fairways rolling…

3108 Homestead Dr

“Dogwood Trace Golf Course is Petersburg’s municipal track with challenging par 3s, reachable par 5s, and plush 419 Bermuda fairways rolling into true A1/A4 Bentgrass greens. Multiple tee boxes keep it friendly for all skill levels, then The Grille Restaurant handles the post-round bragging fuel.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Pamplin Historical Park

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Pamplin Historical Park makes this week feel like time travel with living history, the Tudor Hall Plantation, battlefield walking trails,…

6125 Boydton Plank Rd

“Pamplin Historical Park makes this week feel like time travel with living history, the Tudor Hall Plantation, battlefield walking trails, and immersive soldier experiences. Explore stories of civilians and the enslaved, then head home feeling smarter than your group chat.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, September 6, 2026

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Historic Old Towne Petersburg

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Historic Old Towne Petersburg is that rare mix of character and energy, with beautifully aged buildings, independent shops, galleries, and…

413 N Sycamore St

“Historic Old Towne Petersburg is that rare mix of character and energy, with beautifully aged buildings, independent shops, galleries, and spots to grab something delicious. Perfect for a low-key after-work wander this week, when you want to feel like you left town without actually leaving.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Escape Old Towne

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Escape Old Towne turns group nights into brainy competitions, with theme-filled rooms stacked with puzzles and clues that coax even the…

104 N Sycamore St · ✓ checked Aug 26

“Escape Old Towne turns group nights into brainy competitions, with theme-filled rooms stacked with puzzles and clues that coax even the quiet coworker into hero mode. Perfect for team-building, clubs, or friends who want something fresher than another bar tab and a reason to high-five.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Beacon Theatre

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If you like your concerts without the nosebleeds, Beacon Theatre nails it with an intimate room, balcony sightlines, and a bar to keep…

401 N Main St (Hopewell)

“If you like your concerts without the nosebleeds, Beacon Theatre nails it with an intimate room, balcony sightlines, and a bar to keep things fun. Firefall hits this Sunday, and more new shows just dropped, so poke the calendar and make a night of it.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, August 15, 2026

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