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The City of Gretna, VA

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The city of Gretna is located in the state of Virginia in Pittsylvania County and has a population of 1,207 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Gretna is Lynchburg, approximately 34 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Gretna, including Gretna Middle School - Cafeteria, Jack's Quick Snack, B B'S Place, Franks Pizza and Gretna Elementary School - Cafeteria. For a larger selection of Gretna restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Gretna Museums, Golf Courses and/or Auto Race Tracks, including the Avoca Museum, Hat Creek Golf Course, Blue Course at Ringgold Golf Club, Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial and Booker T. Washington National Monument. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Gretna please click on the Attractions tab above.

The following 2 airports are located in or near Gretna:
- Danville Regional Airport (DAN)
- Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

Gretna, Virginia Climate and Weather

Current Weather in Gretna
In the month of December, Gretna experiences an average high temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 26 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.29 inches.

The seasonal climate varies in Gretna with daytime temperatures averaging 84 degrees in the summer, and 49 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Gretna to receive an average of 3.49 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.97 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.

The temperature has been known to get as high as 105 degrees in the summer and as low as -9 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Gretna should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 69 degrees, and nighttime lows of 40.


                                                                                    
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Gretna, Virginia Attractions

Anne Spencer House Lynchburg Virginia
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Anne Spencer House  - Lynchburg,
The Anne Spencer House, in Lynchburg, Virginia in the US was, from 1903 to 1975, the home of Anne Spencer, a poet of the Harlem Renaissance. She was the first Virginian and first African-American to have her poetry included in the Norton Anthology of American Poetry. Not only was Spencer a successful poet, she was also a committed activist for equal rights, and her house also served as a political center of the community.
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Virginia
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park  - Appomattox,
The Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of original and reconstructed nineteenth century buildings. It was signed into law August 3, 1935. The village was made a national monument in 1940 and a national historical park in 1954. It is located three miles east of Appomattox, Virginia, the location of the Appomattox Station and the "new" Appomattox Court House. It is in the center of the state about 25 miles east of Lynchburg, Virginia.
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Avoca Museum  - Altavista,
Altavista is an incorporated town in Campbell County, Virginia. The population was 3,425 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Blue Course At Ringgold Golf Club Virginia
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Blue Course at Ringgold Golf Club  - Ringgold,
The Blue Course at Ringgold Golf Club is a 27 hole public golf course in Pittsylvania County Virginia. is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 434-822-8728. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.

 


Address: 1493 Ringgold Rd, Ringgold, VA 24586
Booker T Washington National Monument Franklin County Virginia
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Booker T. Washington National Monument  - , Franklin County,
The Booker T. Washington National Monument is a National Monument near Hardy, Franklin County, Virginia. It preserves portions of the 207-acre tobacco farm on which educator and leader Booker T. Washington was born into slavery on April 5, 1856. It provides interpretation of Washington's life and achievements, as well as interpretation of 1850s slavery and farming through the use of buildings, gardens, crafts and animals.
Cedar Hills Golf Club Lynchburg Virginia
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Cedar Hills Golf Club  - Lynchburg,
The Cedar Hills Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Lynchburg City County Virginia. is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 804-239-1512. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.

 


Address: Route 29 S, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Colonial Hills Golf Club Forest Virginia
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Colonial Hills Golf Club  - Forest,
The Colonial Hills Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Bedford County Virginia. Built in 1962, this Forest course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.

 


Address: 1990 Gum Tree Rd, Forest, VA 24551
Hat Creek Golf Course Brookneal Virginia
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Hat Creek Golf Course  - Brookneal,
The Hat Creek Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Campbell County Virginia. Built in 1975, this Brookneal course designed by Bill Singleton is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 804-376-2292. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.

 


Address: Rural Route 1, Brookneal, VA 24528
Point Of Honor Lynchburg Virginia
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Point of Honor  - Lynchburg,
Point of Honor is a historic home located at Lynchburg, Virginia. It is an irregular shaped two-story Federal mansion of stuccoed brick. The facade is composed of a three-bay center section flanked by two octagonal ended projections. Construction was started in 1806, and completed in 1815. The property has commanding views of the city and the James River. Its most famous occupant was Dr. George Cabell, who was a friend of Thomas Jefferson, and physician to Patrick Henry.
Poplar Forest Golf Course Virginia
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Poplar Forest Golf Course  - Forest,
The Poplar Forest Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Bedford County Virginia. Built in 1980, this Forest course designed by Ken Killian & Dick Nugent is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 434-534-9418. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Ramblewood Rd, Forest, VA 24551
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Gretna, Virginia Hotels

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Hampton Inn Gretna - Altavista - Chatham
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Hampton Inn Gretna - Altavista - Chatham
200 Mcbride Ln
Gretna, VA 24557

 

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Days Inn Alta Vista
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Days Inn Alta Vista
1557 Main St
Altavista, VA 24517

 

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Comfort Inn Altavista
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Comfort Inn Altavista
1558 Main St
Altavista, VA 24517

 

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Mariners Landing Resort Commun
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Mariners Landing Resort Commun
1217 Graves Harbor Trail
Huddleston, VA 24104

 

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Timberlake Motel
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Timberlake Motel
19980 Lynchburg Hwy
Lynchburg, VA 24502

 

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Red Carpet Inn And Suites Danv
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Red Carpet Inn And Suites Danv
1390 Piney Forest Rd
Danville, VA 24540

 

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Days Inn Danville Va
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Days Inn Danville Va
1390 Piney Forest Rd
Danville, VA 24540

 

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Budget Inn Of Lynchburg And Bedford
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Budget Inn Of Lynchburg And Bedford
8830 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke
Goode, VA 24556

 

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Innkeeper  Danville North
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Innkeeper Danville North
1030 Piney Forest Road
Danville, VA 24540

 

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Springhill Suites By Marriott Lynchburg
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Springhill Suites By Marriott Lynchburg
15171 Wards Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502

 

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Gretna, Virginia Restaurants

This is a list of Gretna Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!

 
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Jack's Quick Snack
101 South Shelton Street
Gretna, VA 24557
(434)656-6325
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Franks Pizza
100 Vaden Dr
Gretna, VA 24557
(434)656-3457
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Gretna Elementary School - Cafeteria
302 Franklin Boulevard South
Gretna, VA 24557
(434)656-2797
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Gretna Middle School - Cafeteria
201 Coffey Street
Gretna, VA 24557
(434)656-2691
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B B'S Place
125 Markham Road
Gretna, VA 24557
(434)656-3176
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Bennett's Place
109 Wards Road
Hurt, VA 24563
(434)335-5464
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C & E'S Restaurant
2201 West Gretna Road
Gretna, VA 24557
(434)656-1029
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County Seat
850 North Main St
Chatham, VA 24531
(434)432-8460
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Mr Jim's Pizza
519 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517
(434)369-1400
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Mcdonald's
404 Main Street
Altavista, VA 24517
(434)369-5885
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