VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D $ PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER ADMISSION REQUIRED W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS b u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET -FRIENDLY FACILITY I ADA -COMPLIANT Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum portsmouthcclm.com | 757-393-8591 904 Elm Ave., Portsmouth Portsmouth’s African-American heritage told through exhibits. b Historic Downtown Smithfield Walking Tour THINGS TO DO Skydive Suffolk Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum genuinesmithfieldva.com 757-357-5182 319 Main St., Smithfield More than 50 historic buildings, several on the national register. $ c Cedar Hill Cemetery visitsuffolkva.com | 757-514-4130 105 Mahan St., Suffolk This 32-acre cemetery is a Virginia Civil War Trail site. Guided tours. b c skydivesuffolk.com | 757-539-3531 1200 Gene Bolton Dr., Suffolk Skydiving center offers tandem, sport jumps, and accelerated freefall. b Suffolk Art Gallery Historic Fort Huger Decent People Taproom portsmouthnavalshipyardmuseum.com 757-393-8591 2 High St., Portsmouth Ship models, military artifacts, and exhibits portraying life in the 18th-20th centuries. $ b historicisleofwight.com | 757-357-5182 Fort Huger Drive, Rushmere Restored Civil War fort on the James River protecting Richmond. decentpeopletaproom.com 757-977-1211 5140 River Club Dr. #120, Suffolk With 44 self-serve taps of craft beer, cider, and wine. b visitsuffolkva.com | 757-514-7284 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk Contemporary art gallery and museum unites whimsy and creativity. b Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts suffolkcenter.org | 757-923-0003 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk Art galleries, historical exhibits, theatrical, dance, and musical productions. b Isle of Wight County Museum Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market portsmoutholdetowne farmersmarket.com | 973-219-6194 400 High St., Portsmouth Eclectic market, local foods, artisans, music, entertainers, and car shows. historicisleofwight.com | 757-356-1223 103 Main St., Smithfield Home of the world’s oldest ham. Interactive exhibits. $ b Great Bottles greatbottlesva.com | 757-686-2222 3575 Bridge Rd. #21, Suffolk Wines, craft beers, tastings, and wine classes. Isle of Wight Courthouse Randall Booth Records Room genuinesmithfieldva.com 757-357-3191 17000 Josiah Parker Cir., Isle of Wight County Source of genealogy records that were saved during wars. b Suffolk Farmers Market Great Dismal Swamp Narrated Bus Tour Portsmouth Splash Park portsmouthparks.com | 757-393-8481 900 Elm Ave., Portsmouth Aquatic park, 12 spray nozzles, and rain deck. visitsuffolkva.com | 757-514-4130 524 N. Main St., Suffolk Discover the natural beauty and history of the Great Dismal Swamp. $ b visitsuffolkva.com | 757-514-4130 524 N. Main St., Suffolk Outdoor farmers market offering fresh local produce and goods. b Suffolk Seaboard Coastal Trail Lundeen Bronze Statues SMITHFIELD AND ISLE OF WIGHT Smithfield & Isle of Wight Convention and Visitors Bureau genuinesmithfieldva.com 757-357-5182 319 Main St., Smithfield Combined visitor center and arts center. Open daily. c genuinesmithfieldva.com/business/ detail/52/bronze-sculptures-by-george-lundeen | 757-357-5182 319 Main St., Smithfield The largest collection of Lundeen statues in the U.S. c Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge fws.gov/northeast/greatdismalswamp 757-986-3705 3100 Desert Rd., Suffolk At 113,000 acres, it’s the largest intact remnant of a swamp. b c suffolkva.us/266/parks-recreation 757-514-7250 Kings Highway (Driver Village), Suffolk Former railroad right-of-way, now a 10-foot-wide pedestrian and bike trail. b c Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum Porcine Parade Haven & Hull THINGS TO DO genuinesmithfieldva.com 757-357-5182 319 Main St., Smithfield Walking tour of life-size hog statues created by local artists. c facebook.com/uncorkdsuffolk 757-539-5397 115 W. Washington St., Suffolk Lovely tasting room and shop. Wine, beer, and desserts. suffolktrainstation.com | 757-514-4135 326 N. Main St., Suffolk Restored 1885 station, HO-scale model, memorabilia, caboose, gift shop. $ b SURRY COUNTY Surry County Visitors Center surrycountytourism.com 757-294-0644 267 Church St., Surry A short, free ferry ride from Williamsburg. Savor the Secrets of Surry. Arts Center @ 319 smithfieldarts.org | 757-357-7707 319 Main St., Smithfield Located in visitor center. Gallery, resident artists, and gift shop. Schoolhouse Museum Boykin’s Tavern Museum theschoolhousemuseum.com 757-365-4789 516 Main St., Smithfield Restored one-room schoolhouse for African-American children. b Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk visitsuffolkva.com | 757-514-4130 524 N. Main St., Suffolk Stroll historic downtown by lantern light with a costumed guide. $ b genuinesmithfieldva.com 757-356-1223 17146 Monument Cir., Isle of Wight Restored 1762 tavern. Self-guided tours by appointment Mon.-Fri. b St. Luke’s Historic Church & Museum Nansemond Brewing Station nansemondbrewing.com 757-647-5316 212 E. Washington St., Suffolk Featuring a 3,000-square-foot tasting room, 10-barrel brew house, and live music. b c THINGS TO DO Courthouse of 1750 stlukesmuseum.org | 757-357-3367 14477 Benn’s Church Blvd., Smithfield Uncover the enriching story that is St. Luke’s. $ b c Bacon’s Castle baconscastle.org | 757-357-5976 465 Bacon’s Castle Trl., Surry The nation’s oldest brick home, circa 1665. $ b 1750courthouse.com | 757-356-9016 130 Main St., Smithfield One of four arcaded Colonial courthouses with semi-circular apse. Free. b Windsor Castle Park Fort Boykin Historic Park windsorcastlepark.com | 757-356-9939 705 Cedar St., Smithfield Downtown Smithfield’s riverside park. Kayak launch, dog park, fishing pier. b c Phillips-Dawson House c. 1881 suffolkhistory.org | 757-539-2781 137 Bank St., Suffolk Beautiful historic home. Exhibit gallery, archival materials, and objects. b Chippokes Plantation State Park virginiastateparks.gov/chippokes-plantation | 757-294-3728 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry A working farm since 1619, this 1,947-acre park offers activities and camping. $ c historicisleofwight.com | 757-356-1223 7410 Fort Boykin Trl., Smithfield Site of 1623 Colonial fort. Open daily. Free. b c Planters Peanut Center SUFFOLK Visit Suffolk Historic Downtown Smithfield genuinesmithfieldva.com 757-357-5182 319 Main St., Smithfield Visit Smithfield, Va., and savor small-town Southern charm. b c visitsuffolkva.com | 757-514-4130 524 N. Main St., Suffolk Suffolk blends small-town charm with scenic waterways, outdoor adventures, rich history, and local flavor—an inviting destination for nature lovers, foodies, and culture seekers. b c facebook.com/planters.peanut.center 757-539-4411 308 W. Washington St., Suffolk Peanuts roasted in the shell daily by a 1936 model roaster. Gray’s Creek Marina Riddick’s Folly House Museum riddicksfolly.org | 757-934-0822 510 N. Main St., Suffolk Tour a Greek Revival mansion (1837). Virginia Civil War Trail site. $ b surrycountytourism.com 757-294-3700 633 Marina Dr., Surry Free boat, kayak, and canoe launch, fishing pier, bathhouse, marina. c Jamestown-Scotland Ferry virginiadot.org/comtravel/ferry-jamestown | 800-823-3779 Route 31, Surry Operates 24/365 between Surry and Jamestown. 102 Virginia .org | HAMPTON ROADS
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