What to do and see in Suffolk, Virginia (VA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

July 18, 2021 Leida Jutras

Suffolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2014 census, the estimated population was 86,806 It is the largest city in Virginia by area as well as the 14th largest in the country.
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1. Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum

326 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434-4447 +1 757-923-4750 http://www.suffolktrainstation.org
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum

Our museum contains a collection of items from the Seaboard Airline Railroad, the Virginian Railway, the Norfolk and Western Railroad, and the Atlantic and Danville Railroad. Items include bells from steam locomotives, a light from a steam locomotive tender, cast iron and concrete signs, railroad lanterns, railroad tools, as well as a nice collection of smaller items. The Station is a Queen Anne style building reminiscent of the Victorian age. It has an interesting tower with a beautiful, walnut, spiral staircase. Many original features were saved and restored such as the doors, windows, coffered ceiling, fireplace and porch. The most special part of the building is the HO scale model of Suffolk, circa 1907, that was built by the Tidewater Division of the National Model Railroad Association. Two of the scratch built model buildings won first place in the National Competition for that group. There is more than a mile of electrical wiring underneath the model and the line depicted is the Suffolk and Carolina RR.

2. Riddick's Folly House Museum

510 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434-4427 +1 757-934-0822 [email protected] http://riddicksfolly.org
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4.5 based on 133 reviews

Riddick's Folly House Museum

While Mills Riddick’s contemporaries may have mocked his Greek Revival home when it was built in 1837, the house now stands as a beautiful reminder of the past. This most impressive structure on Main Street in Suffolk features striking architectural details. The five frieze band windows across the front of the house are rarely seen in eastern Virginia. The front of the mansion is bricked in Flemish bond, and double chimneys rise from both ends of the stately historic landmark. Slender columns of the Greek Revival period frame the main entrance. The interior showcases intricately carved and gilded moldings and elaborate ceiling medallions throughout the main floor of the house. Riddick’s Folly has four floors, twenty-one rooms, and sixteen fireplaces. All four floors are open to the public. The building features elegantly furnished double parlors, a gentlemen’s library, and adult and children’s bedchambers. Our three newest projects are the bathing and dressing room on the third floor, the slave quarters on the fourth floor and their winter kitchen which is housed in the English basement along with the laundry and dining rooms. We also have a tastefully stocked Gift Shop in the English basement which was once the larder or pantry. Riddick’s Folly is a member of: American Association of Museums American Association for State and Local History Virginia Association of Museums South Hampton Roads Museum Forum Time Travelers Southside of the James Attractions Riddick’s Folly is also registered with : National Register for Historic Places Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Virginia Civil War Trails

Reviewed By GarryLWhitehurst

Lee is the Director/Curator. His knowledge is absolutely amazing and the many artifacts in Riddick's Folly have came back to the home from great distances. Lee is a great story teller and very engaging. A must see in Suffolk.

3. Planters Peanut Center

308 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434-5302 +1 757-377-3635 [email protected] http://www.suffolkpeanuts.com/
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Planters Peanut Center

We are located in the "Downtown Historical district" in a red brick structure that was built in 1897.

Reviewed By Y2479CFstephenc

I frequent this store every time I am in town. I love the selection they have here. An added addition is the wonderful peanut brittle sold here by Pab's Peanut Company from Windsor. My spouse had me pick up four containers before we left with our peanuts. It's like a hidden treasure of all kinds of nuts, raisins, trail mix, and now peanut brittle. If you are in downtown Suffolk (or not) stop in and check out the variety they have. You won't be sorry. See y'all soon.

4. Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

3100 Desert Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434-8973 +1 757-986-3705 [email protected] http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Great_Dismal_Swamp/
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4.0 based on 113 reviews

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is the largest intact remnant of a vast habitat that once covered more than one million acres of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The refuge currently encompasses over 112,000 acres of this environmentally and biologically important area. Special designations for the refuge include both the Virginia and Globally Important Bird Area designations, and the National Parks Services National Natural Landmark and Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site designations. The visitor center is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset, for hiking and biking. All vehicles must pay a $5.00 daily fee for entry to the Wildlife Drive. The required self-serve permit and fee envelope can be found at the Permit Station on Railroad Ditch Road, 1/2 mile from the entry gate.

Reviewed By VirginiaKayak - Norfolk, United States

It was a cool day with limited parking lakeside. Took two kayaks out along the Railroad Trail Boat launch. A pass is required. We headed toward toward the Washington Ditch. Launch was easy but you need to be watchful for snakes. There are 3 venomous snakes found here but we saw none on this trip. Wind was up. Bring water. It’s a roughly round lake 2.5 miles across. But we skirted the coast and spotted mostly birds.

5. Sleepy Hole Park

4616 Sleepy Hole Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435-1318 http://www.suffolkva.us/parks/parks/regional/sleepy-hole/
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4.0 based on 37 reviews

Sleepy Hole Park

Reviewed By jmmaccord - Suffolk, United States

very nice park with views of the river and nice playground for the kids. great family activity, also a nice loop for jogging and space for kite flying as well

6. Regal Harbour View Grande Stadium 16

5860 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435-2658 +1 757-638-7111 http://www.regmovies.com/theatrelocations/default.aspx?zip=23435
Excellent
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

Reviewed By EdilbertoOP - Chesapeake, United States

This movie central shows first rate blockbusters with excellent sound & truly confortable reclining seats. The climate control is great. The best times are early afternoons before 3 pm for Matinee pricing. The concession stands are pricy but they all are these days. My 14 year old son & I enjoy movies here. Highly recommended for families & friends. ????

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