Holiday homes & rentals in Lake Anna

Your holiday home on this immaculate lake is surrounded by a serene State Park. But Lake Anna was once the site of an important Civil War battle. Trace your ancestors through this important period of history, and round things off with some zydeco at Lake Anna Winery.

Confederates in the Civil War

Civil War fanatic? Head to Spotsylvania County Museum, where you can find out more about the battles that were waged right here. A hidden gem, the museum almost overflows with exhibits, including numerous artifacts discovered in the vicinity. Trace your ancestors, or take a Trolley Tour to the actual battlefield and re-live the action.

Discover Louisa County

Head out to Louisa County where you'll find Louisa Arts Centre, the venue for quality productions of great American theatre plays, children's theatre, concerts by country music legends, and classic movies. You can also check out the home of James Barbour, former US Senator and Governor of Virginia. It was designed by Thomas Jefferson, United States President and close friend to Barbour, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Amazing attractions at Lake Anna

Lake Anna State Park

The beach at this beautiful park is one of Virginia's most popular. Picnic or go boating on the lake. Children can learn to fish in a special child's pond or go horseback riding through the woods. When you've explored the woods and meadowland by bike or foot, discover the history of gold mining at the Goodwin Gold Mine.

Lake Anna Winery

Combine Cajun zydeco music with delectable local wines at Lake Anna Winery, where the events are almost as colorful as the deep cherry reds. Award-winning wines have been developed by the Heidig family since the 80's. Now, his once small family business is a vibrant, fun community centred around his high class wines.

North Anna Nuclear Information Centre

Satisfy your curiosity about this volatile and controversial form of energy. Learn about the entire process, from uranium mining right through to electricity production and usage. Interactive exhibits teach you about nuclear energy production and the environment, radiation, and safety.

Spotsylvania Courthouse

Architecturally, the Courthouse is an imposing building. A pediment sits atop four clean neo-doric columns, with the courthouse set back beyond the porch. Spotsylvania County is named after Lieutenant Governor Spotswood, a Civil War hero who played an important role in the Battle of Fredericksburg, fought right here in 1862.

Confederate Cemetery

Visit this moving monument to the soldiers who lost their lives in the Civil War, which was waged right here in Lake Anna. The resting place of thousands of confederate soldiers, the cemetery has a solemn beauty that brings a certain serenity to its weighty dedication. You may even find an ancestor here.

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