The Top 17 Attractions in Chesterfield County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Chesterfield County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Chesterfield County is a region where 17
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 17, 2025
Pocahontas State Park
Highlight • Forest
Pocahontas State Park is a great green space close to Richmond. The park is a popular spot for biking, hiking and swimming. There are picnic areas and restrooms in the park.
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Beaver Lake
Highlight • Lake
A small lake with docks for fishing and wildlife viewing. Aquatic vegetation such as lily pads typically grows densely around the shore.
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Dutch Gap Conservancy Trail and Barge Graveyard
Highlight • Trail
Nearby is a collection of wrecked boats known as the Barge Graveyard. These barges and tugboats were used to harvest and transport sand and gravel, which was mined by private …
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Swift Creek Lake Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
A bridge crosses the 156-acre reservoir that retains Swift Creek and provides paddling and fishing opportunities as well as pleasant scenery for hiking and habitat for herons, kingfishers, ospreys, eagles, turtles, and many other species.
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Swift Creek Dam
Highlight • Monument
A modest concrete dam impounds the water of Swift Creek. The trail crosses below the structure and outflow.
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Henricus Historical Park and Visitor Center
Highlight • Historical Site
The Citie of Henricus was the second English settlement in North America after Jamestown. A living history museum is at the site now, for which there is an admission fee. …
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Morel Ravine Trail
Highlight • Trail
This is one of the best trails in the Morgan Trail System. If you like this kind of riding try also Little West Virginia Trail. Both trails have challenging sections …
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Observation blind
Highlight • Structure
This is a good location from which to view wildlife such as muskrats, beavers, and many varieties of birds. Great blue herons are particularly common since they have a rookery on the property.
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Forest Exploration Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Trail completely immersed in the forest. The only noises are those made by your footsteps: peacefulness!
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Rockwood Park
Highlight • Forest
Rockwood Park is a beautiful park on the bank of Gregory's Pond. There are many biking and hiking trails, a covered picnic area and restrooms. It is a popular park, …
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