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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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 15 to Mar 16
$136 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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8.6/10 Excellent! (623 reviews)
Room and commons area super clean. Kim at check in was wonderful and welcoming

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lynchburg Liberty University

Fairfield Inn & Suites Lynchburg Liberty University

3 out of 5
3777 Candlers Mtn Road Lynchburg VA
$129 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$145 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Nice size room, very clean, great Happy Hour food and drinks for free, excellent deal, very good hot breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites Lynchburg Liberty University
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
$97 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$109 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lynchburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
Everything was fine, and it was great to have free coffee and popcorn in the lobby. However, a group of college students were very noisy and rowdy, keeping us up late at night and waking us up. Everything else was good.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.
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Back in Time! River Log Cabin-Off Grid

Back in Time! River Log Cabin-Off Grid

Concord VA
Stay at this cabin in Concord.
Back in Time! River Log Cabin-Off Grid
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! (52 reviews)
The house was roomy and loved the old floors. It was close to downtown and Liberty. Neighborhood seems pretty safe. Beds wer comfy and master bath was big, needs better lighting. Kitchen was all we needed. Host was great at answering questions quickly. We would stay here again.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

National Parks themed Historic Getaway near Downtown Lynchburg
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! (177 reviews)
Beautiful cabin, clean, peaceful and quiet!

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Cozy cabin for 2 w/ great mt views & walking trails!
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Popular places to visit

Arlington House at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia,

The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox

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

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

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

Appomattox

Hollins Mill Dam

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