City Point Open Air Museum

City Point, the oldest part of Hopewell, named in 1613 by Sir Thomas Dale.

Storyboards are accessible for 25 sites, with the most well-known being:

  • General Grant’s Headquarters on the grounds of Appomattox Manor
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church & Cemetery
  • Shiloh Lodge (a former African American Masonic Lodge),
  • Stunning views of the James River, with significance to native American Indians, early settlers, the Revolutionary War, the civil war, and today’s preservation efforts.

More Places to Play

Pamplin Historical Park & the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier

Historic campus featuring exhibits, & seminars. Check Schedule for hours.

Splatbrothers Paintball Park

Two official size turf fields, a mout site and over 40 acres of woods.

South Forty Campground

Serene, rural and relaxing, accessible to main roads for convenience. Restaurant on site.

James River National Wildlife Refuge

Serene nature trail & kayak launch on Powell Creek. No pets allowed.

Hopewell City Marina

Featuring a large boat ramp, kayak launch, fishing tournaments, and slip spaces available.

Appomattox Boat Harbor

Hosts the annual Harbor Blast concert series and events throughout the year.

Virginia Civil War Trails

Walk among the historic locations that shaped Virginia's path forward.

Sova Yoga

Yoga classes and workshops in a relaxed, modern atmosphere

Appomattox River Park

Nature trails, fishing pier, birdwatching, canoe/kayak launch & rentals, picnic pavilion.

Pine Valley at Scott Park Disc Golf

An excellent 18-hole disc golf course designed for casual or professional play.