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Town in Virginia, United States
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Smithfield is a historic town in Virginia, northwest to Carrollton. It is home to a bed and breakfast visited by George Washington. It is also the place where Virginia hams originated.
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Local history museum. They have a ham which was made in 1902, which is claimed to be the oldest in the world.
A recreated single room schoolhouse. The building was built in 1932 as an extension to the Christian Home School, and was moved to its present site in 2005.
Built in 1750-51, the courthouse is now owned by Historic Smithfield who make it available for occasional events. Tours are available most afternoons.
Originally a plantation established in 1637, when the king (of England) granted to Arthur Smith. In 2009 the town purchased the land and formed a park.The brick stucco manor house can be seen on a walking tour on the first Su of the month. The park has walking and bike trails, a fishing pier, kayak rental and a picnic and barbeque area.
Anna's
Italian Restaurant.
Cockeyed Rooster
Breakfast, Lunch, and Brunch.
Offering cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, tater tots, and an ice cream parlor with assorted flavors and toppings.
Q Daddy's
Pitmaster BBQ Joint.
Tokyo Thai
Asian Food.
Distills whiskey, gin, rum and vodka. The tasting room is closed as of Feb 2024.
Brew pub with dining room. Usually has five of their own beers on tap, along with some guests.
Former tavern (1759) and residence with brick fireplaces and low ceilings. George Washington visited this hotel.
Upscale riverside resort with a rustic-chic eatery, free continental breakfast, a pool & a marina.
The Arts Center @ 319 exhibits the works of local and regional artists in multiple shows throughout the year. The Arts Center also hosts working studios for eight resident artists, a gift shop that features creations by its member artists and an arts classroom. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the resident artists as new works are being created.
By plane
While Smithfield doesn't have its own airport, Smithfield is mainly served by Norfolk International Airport, and to a lesser extent, the Newport News Williamsburg International Airport.
By train
While Smithfield doesn't have its own train station, Smithfield is served by Newport News Station, Norfolk Station, and Williamsburg Transportation Center
By bus
Smithfield is served by 3 buses per day (M-F only) from/to Newport News, on Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) Route 964.
Unless you are in the Smithfield Historical District, Smithfield is not very walkable, and you will need a car.
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