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Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
3100 Desert Road, (757) 986-3705
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. Deer hunting by permit is available
during the fall.
The Knot Hole Station, Ltd.
3129 King's Highway, (757) 538 2488 or 877-KNOTHOLE (566 8465) toll free
In business since 1976, the Knot Hole Station offers a wide variety of collectibles and gifts. Located in Driver Village, the Station features Boyd's Bears, Cairn Studio Tom Clark Gnomes, Dept 56 Snowbabies, Willow Tree Angels, Lefton Lighthouses, and many more collectibles brands, figurines, and gifts.
Planter Peanut Center (1889)
West Washington
Street, (757) 539-4411
Step back in time and enjoy the
aroma of peanuts roasted in the shell daily
by a 1936-model roaster. The retail store
offers a wide variety of Planters Peanuts,
candies and other snack products. Gift
packs and shipping. Complimentary
peanut recipes upon request.
The Red Thread Studio (Currently closed due to fire damage)
153 W. Washington St., (757) 923-9832
Open: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30am-4:30pm; Saturday 10:30am-3:30pm.
A premier fine art/craft studio and gallery specializing in fabric and fiber arts. It is a working studio for creating finished art pieces through sewing, knitting, and other textile processes. Also offers specialty classes such as writing workshops, bookmaking and yoga.
The Rio Grande Trader
3057 King's Highway, (757) 538-3512
Located in Driver Village, this Southwestern-theme shop, boasts amazing "iron works" including everything from yard art to wine racks. Also features pottery and fountains. Terrific selection of functional and decorative items for sale.
Shooting Star Gallery
118 North Main Street, (757) 934-0855
Open: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Situated prominently on North Main Street in the heart of historic downtown Suffolk. The Shooting Star Gallery features photography, conservation framing, fines arts and crafts by regional and National artists, soaps and candles, and photo restoration.
Southern Gun Works and Museum 167 South Main Street, (757) 934-1423
Offers a wide selection of the finest limited
edition military art. War souvenirs, military
firearms, uniforms, paper documents, war
photos, swords, bayonets, and headgear
on display. Reproduction weapons for the
re-enactor.
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
100 West Finney Avenue, (757) 923-0003
Erected in 1922, the architecturally remarkable school has been transformed into the elegant Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. The 62,880 square foot, state-of-the-art Center features a 500-seat theater for educational, civic and entertainment programs. A ballroom/banquet hall, great hall, art galleries, gift shop, and an on-site restaurant offering catering services are also available. The facility also offers meeting places and classrooms to support the teaching of dance, pottery, textiles, photography, music, literature, aerobics, visual arts and computer technology. A full season of concerts, theatrical productions, film series and children's entertainment runs September to May.
Suffolk Farmers' Market / Suffolk City Market & Ccountry Store
162 South Main Street, (757) 539-2248
Open: Tuesday through Friday, 9am-5pm, and on Saturday from 9am to 3pm.
The Suffolk City Market and Country Store is a culmination of the historic market that was a favorite spot of generations at the former Main Street City Hall and the more recent summer market operated by the City Division of Tourism. In addition to locally-grown produce, the new Suffolk City Market carries fresh basked breads and desserts, seafood, eggs, Yoder dairy products, organic spices, cheeses, wines and beer, peanuts and candies, smoked and dried meats, gourmet dips and spreads, old fashioned liniments, plants, jewelry, quilts, soaps and candles. Vendors sell from a variety of accommodations – custom in-door stalls, covered open-air areas, and straight from the tailgate.
Hours of operation: Country Store: Tuesday-Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-3pm. Farm Market: Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-3pm.
Suffolk Museum
118 Bosley Avenue, (757) 923-2371 As a community partner of the Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts, this museum offers
changing art exhibits as well as a concert
series, artists' demonstrations and an
array of art classes. The museum is also
home to the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission
and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
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