Plan Your Visit to Smithfield, Virginia!
A Change of Pace Awaits
Discover the charm of this waterfront community, rich in history and agriculture. Explore museums, local cuisine, shopping and more! Plan a day-trip or an extended vacation, and come prepared to relax and enjoy the sights and flavors of historic Smithfield, Virginia.
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Take a tour of the nation’s oldest brick church, and the oldest active cemetery in Virginia. This historic landmark dates back to the 17th Century, and is now a museum dedicated to preserving the building and grounds, which have become an enduring symbol of religious freedom in America.

The Isle of Wight County Museum tells the story of the county through interactive exhibits and a turn-of-the-century country store! If you’re a fan of famous Smithfield ham and Smithfield peanuts, be sure to see The World’s Oldest Ham and the World’s Oldest Peanut!


Find a taste of the south at Q Daddy’s Pittmaster BBQ, a family-owned restaurant with a full menu of mouth-watering southern dishes.


Top off your adventure with a nightcap at Wharf Hill Brewing Company, a local restaurant serving delicious pub fare and a variety of locally-brewed craft beer.

Virginia is for Lovers
There’s even more to do in Smithfield, Virginia!
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