Smithfield (Virginia) - town in Virginia

Smithfield is a historic town in Virginia. It is home to a bed and breakfast visited by George Washington.

Get in

By car

US-258 passes through Smithfield.

By air

The closest major airport is Norfolk International Airport.

Get around

See

• Isle of Wight County Museum, 36.98211°, -76.63113°. Local history museum. They have a ham which was made in 1902, which is claimed to be the oldest in the world. 2021-08-10

Do

• Windsor Castle Park, 301 Jericho Rd, Smithfield, VA 23430, +1 757 365-4200. 2018-08-12

Buy

Eat

A local specialty is Smithfield ham.

• Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ, 1007 South Church Street, +1 757 542-4227. 2018-08-13

Drink

• Wharf Hill Brewing Company, 25 Main Street, +1 757 357-7100. 2018-08-13

Sleep

• Smithfield Inn B&B, +1 757-357-1752. Former tavern (1759) and residence with brick fireplaces and low ceilings. George Washington visited this hotel. $155 2018-08-12
• Smithfield Station, 415 South Church Street, +1 757 357-7700. Upscale riverside resort with a rustic-chic eatery, free continental breakfast, a pool & a marina. 2018-08-13

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