Driving tours begin near these shelters. Along each drive are additional maps, exhibits, paintings, and interpretive narratives about the battles. S everal walking tours are available on the Wilderness battlefield. One begins at the exhibit shelter and follows a two mile route to various landmarks associated with Confederate General Gordon's flank attack late on May 5, 1864. Another trail begins at the Widow Tapp Farm at Stop 11.
Spotsylvania battlefield offers an excellent view of a well preserved landscape.
A short walk is located here for those especially interested in this particular battle. May. There is a self-guided walking tour around the grounds, but the building is usually open only on weekends during the summer. Call in advance for a current schedule of operations. There are interpretive signs and a large painting depicting the arrival of the wounded General Jackson at the Fairfield plantation. An audio program explains the picture.