Appomattox-Buckingham: Holliday Lake State Park - A scenic 150-acre lake amid rolling hills. Activity at the park focuses on the lake, with fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, camping and hiking.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - A self -guided tour of the historic village where General Robert E. Lee surrendered.

National D-Day Memorial - Bedford - Learn about the memorial, about D-Day, and take a virtual tour of the memorial.

Occoneechee State Park - Buggs Island Lake - The park features 3.1 miles of walking trails which allow the guest to experience the history of the Occoneechee Indians and plantation life in the 1800s.

Twin Lakes State Park and Cedar Crest Conference Center - 788 Green Bay Road, Green Bay 434-392-3435 - State Park and conference center, located 15 miles from Farmville, offers a variety of accomodations including camping, cabins, meeting facilitites, catering, swimming, hiking, boating, camp store and gift shop, and educational programs.

Staunton River Battlefield State Park - The Civil War exhibits at the visitor center focus on Wilson's raid, the battle of "Old Men and Young Boys" and home life in Southside Virginia during the war.

Staunton River State Park - Located on 1,597 acres along the shoreline of Buggs Island Lake, the park's many attractions include a swimming pool, camping, cabins, picnic shelters and nature trails.

Sailor's Creek Battlefield Park - Site of famous Civil War Battle leading to General Lee's surrender at Appomattox.

Virginia Parks and Forests - Wildernet contains detailed descriptions or activities in Virginia's National, State and local parks and forests.