Colonial Heights, VA

Colonial Heights is an independent city south of Richmond, sitting near the Appomattox River where early English settlers moved inland in the 1600s. Its name points to the area's colonial-era history, but the city also functions as a compact Southside suburb with its own schools, parks, and shopping areas. Lakeview Park, Swift Creek, and Appomattox River access give residents everyday outdoor spots, while Interstate 95 keeps Colonial Heights closely tied to Petersburg, Chesterfield County, and the broader Richmond region.