Piney Mountain, VA

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The initial engagement on July 21, 1861 of what would become the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) took place on McLean's farm in Manassas, Virginia. Union Army artillery fired at McLean's house, which was being used as a headquarters for Confederate Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard, and a cannonball dropped through the kitchen fireplace. McLean was a retired major in the Virginia militia, but at 47, he was too old to return to active duty at the outbreak of the Civil War. In the spring of 1863, he and his family moved about 120 miles south to Appomattox County, Virginia, near a dusty, crossroads community called Appomattox Court House. On April 9, 1865, the war revisited McLean. Confederate General Robert E. Lee was about to surrender to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. He sent a messenger to Appomattox Court House to find a place to meet. On April 8, 1865, the messenger knocked on McLean's door and requested the use of his home, to which McLean reluctantly agreed. Lee surrendered to Grant in the parlor of McLean's house, effectively ending the Civil War. Later, McLean is supposed to have said "The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor."
The initial engagement on July 21, 1861 of what would become the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) took place on McLean's farm in Manassas, Virginia. Union Army artillery fired at McLean's house, which was being used as a headquarters for Confederate Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard, and a cannonball dropped through the kitchen fireplace. McLean was a retired major in the Virginia militia, but at 47, he was too old to return to active duty at the outbreak of the Civil War. In the spring of 1863, he and his family moved about 120 miles south to Appomattox County, Virginia, near a dusty, crossroads community called Appomattox Court House. On April 9, 1865, the war revisited McLean. Confederate General Robert E. Lee was about to surrender to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. He sent a messenger to Appomattox Court House to find a place to meet. On April 8, 1865, the messenger knocked on McLean's door and requested the use of his home, to which McLean reluctantly agreed. Lee surrendered to Grant in the parlor of McLean's house, effectively ending the Civil War. Later, McLean is supposed to have said "The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor."

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Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Lynchburg

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Lynchburg

2.5 out of 5
5704 Seminole Ave Lynchburg VA
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$106 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Room was spacious and clean.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Lynchburg
Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg

Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg

3 out of 5
4640 Murray Place Lynchburg VA
$121 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$136 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lynchburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (618 reviews)
Room was great, pet friendly which was a plus for us. Staff super friendly and helpful. Elevator was broken and we were on third floor but honestly with tour dog we would have taken the steps anyway

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.

3 out of 5
3320 Candlers Mountain Rd Lynchburg VA
$84 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$95 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
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7.8/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
Clean room. Pleasant staff

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.
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National Parks themed Historic Getaway near Downtown Lynchburg

National Parks themed Historic Getaway near Downtown Lynchburg

Lynchburg VA
Stay at this vacation home in Lynchburg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Point of Honor and Amazement Square are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Nice spacious, clean and beautiful house. A few suggestions to make. The larger bathroom is huge and beautiful. Loved the shower! Just need lights over the sink. So, the first night we were there it was extremely cold outside. We could not get the house warm! I understand that it is an old house ...

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

National Parks themed Historic Getaway near Downtown Lynchburg
The Ultimate Escape. Unpack, Relax, Enjoy

The Ultimate Escape. Unpack, Relax, Enjoy

Shipman VA
Stay at this cabin in Nelson County. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Virginia Distillery Museum and Virginia Distillery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
This is a welcoming and beautiful cabin with wonderful views of the hills! Micheal is very responsive and responded quickly to every question we had! This cabin is cozy and very clean and includes all of the amenities you may want or need. My group rented out the cabin to ski at Winter Green and ...

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

The Ultimate Escape. Unpack, Relax, Enjoy
Cozy cabin for 2 w/ great mt views & walking trails!

Cozy cabin for 2 w/ great mt views & walking trails!

Schuyler VA
Stay at this cabin in Schuyler. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Walton's Mountain Museum and Caromont Farm are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Cozy cabin for 2 w/ great mt views & walking trails!
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The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox

4.5/5(32 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Appomattox. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox
Rear view of McLean House at Appomattox

McLean House

4.5/5(29 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at McLean House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Appomattox. Discover the area's live music and monuments.

McLean House

Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Find out about the history of Appomattox when you spend time at Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House. Discover the area's live music and monuments.

Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House

Cities near Piney Mountain

Appomattox Court House National Park, the American Civil War battle site near Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

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