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LOVE Western Tidewater Style

Experience hams, history, hospitality and Heart in Smithfield and Franklin-Southampton County! Take a big bite of bacon at the interactive pop art Smithfield LOVEwork. Explore various Franklin Southampton adventures on their sweeping LOVEwork mural.

Smithfield

LOVEwork in Smithfield

Begin your journey in Smithfield, home of the world famous Smithfield Ham, Virginia's oldest brink church, Historic Saint Luke's Church & Museum, and one of the most charming Main Streets you will ever experience!

Enjoy the great outdoors at  Located right in downtown Smithfield, this brand new 209 acre riverside park features 4 miles of a woodland trail system, orchards, picnic areas, a dog park, a state-of-the-art kayak and canoe launch, mountain bike path, fishing pier, scenic overlooks and the Windsor Castle Historic Site. Kayaking at Windsor Castle Park,

End your day with a wine tasting at SummerWind Winery or shopping the local merchants of Historic Main Street.

Eat 

  • Smithfield Station
  • The Smithfield Inn
  • Taste of Smithfield
  • Wharf Hill Brewing Company

Stay

  • Smithfield Station
  • The Smithfield Inn
  • Mansion on Main B&B

Franklin Southampton

LOVEwork in Franklin/Southampton County

Time to head on over to Franklin Southampton! Stroll the charming streets of Downtown Franklin, where you can find unique boutiques and local cuisine options. \

Interested in spending the day on the river? The Blackwater River  flows by the border of the City of Franklin to give local and visitors multiple options for recreation. The Blackwater boasts some gorgeous kayaking trips through ancient tree lined wetlands. Or you can catch a free outdoor concert along the bank of the river every Thursday night in the summer.

Visit our famous Peanut Companies or go shopping in Downtown Franklin. Whichever activities you decide, you’ll be sure to Escape to Tradition during your visit in Franklin Southampton!

Eat:

  • Fred's
  • Don Poncho's
  • The Village
  • Franklin Seafood and Steakhouse

The LOVEwork itinerary was submitted by Smithfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and Franklin Southampton Economic Development.

Check out our map of places where you can add more LOVE to your vacation. Be sure to share your pictures on social media by tagging @VisitVirginia using the hashtag #LOVEVA.

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