Suffolk offers small town charm and big city amenities, preserving nearly four centuries of history, a quaint downtown and unparalleled southern hospitality.  Known world-wide for Planter’s Peanuts, Suffolk has evolved into a diverse city offering rolling green golf courses, historic homes and churches, a restored train station, self-guided walking tours and even sky diving.  With endless recreation possibilities, nature trails and exciting festivals, Suffolk is a perfect family-friendly destination.  It’s a good time to be in Suffolk. 

Riddick's Folly House Museum (1837)
Registered with the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Civil War Trails. During the Civil War, this 21-room, 1837 Greek-Revival style home served as headquarters for the Union.  Featuring period furnishings, artwork and other historical artifacts.  Gift Shop.

Shooting Star Art Gallery
The Shooting Star Art Gallery hosts a variety of changing exhibits highlighting everything from photography and painting to crafts and beadwork.  Additional services include conservation framing and photo restoration.  Gift Shop.

Suffolk Seaboard Station Museum (1885)
The restored Main Street Station displays a two-room HO-scale model of Suffolk in 1907.  Railroad memorabilia and gift shop.

Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts (opening spring 2006)
This 1922 Suffolk High School is currently undergoing an intensive restoration to become the centerpiece of downtown  The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.  The “new” Center will provide a creative outlet for students of all ages and a venue to host a variety of performances.  The Center will feature dance, pottery, drama and art classes along with film festivals and matinees, theatrical and musical performances.

Suffolk Visitor Center at the Historic Prentis House (c.1800)
One of the oldest standing homes in Suffolk, the three-story structure has undergone an extensive restoration in compliance with the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. The home now serves as the Suffolk Visitor Center and offices for the Suffolk Division of Tourism.  Gift Shop.

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Free and open to the public, this Nature preserve encompasses over 111,000 acres where visitors enjoy wildlife observation, history, mystery and lore. Fishing and boating are permitted year round on the waters of Lake Drummond, a 3,100 acre natural lake in the heart of the swamp.  A favorite destination for hikers and birdwatchers.

Suffolk Museum
From “traditional” artistic concepts to wild, funky modern art, the changing exhibits at the Suffolk Museum are fun for the whole family.  The Museum hosts a concert series, artists' demonstrations and an array of art classes.