Pocahontas IslandLee Memorial ParkPetersburg National Battlefield ParkFort Clifton ParkLake ChesdinPocahontas State Park
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Matoaca

Matoaca is a town in Petersburg district, Virginia, United States of about 2,403 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit: 66 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 forts & heritage and 35 parks. The must-see places are Pocahontas Island, Lee Memorial Park and Petersburg National Battlefield Park.

37.2304° N, 77.4775° WPop. 2,403

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Within 30 km107 places
Within 50 km190
Must-see98
Notable147
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Pocahontas Island, island near Matoaca
Must-see

Pocahontas Island

Island · 9 km · Colonial Heights

Lee Memorial Park, monument near Matoaca
Must-see

Lee Memorial Park

Monument · 9 km

Petersburg National Battlefield Park, nature spot near Matoaca
Must-see

Petersburg National Battlefield Park

Nature spot · 12 km

Places near Matoaca by type

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One day from Matoaca

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Matoaca
  2. Lee Memorial Parkmonument · 45 min
  3. Pocahontas Islandisland · 1.5 hrs
  4. Petersburg National Battlefield Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Fort Clifton Parkfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lake Chesdinlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Matoaca
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matoaca?

Pocahontas Island (island, about 9 km), Lee Memorial Park (monument, about 9 km), Petersburg National Battlefield Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Fort Clifton Park (fort, about 14 km), Lake Chesdin (lake, about 15 km), Pocahontas State Park (nature spot, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Matoaca?

190 places on Spotwander: 66 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 forts & heritage, 35 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 churches.

Which is the nearest lake to Matoaca?

George F Brasfield Dam, about 5 km by road; Bragan Dam (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Matoaca?

Folly Castle Historic District, about 8 km by road; City Market (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matoaca?

Start in Matoaca, visit Lee Memorial Park, then Pocahontas Island, then Petersburg National Battlefield Park, then Fort Clifton Park, then Lake Chesdin, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.