Suffolk City Overview
Suffolk is an independent city in Virginia. It is the largest city in Virginia by land area and is a major peanut processing center (home of Planters Peanuts).
Location and Climate
Suffolk is located in the Hampton Roads region. It has a humid subtropical climate.
Best Time to Visit
Spring and fall are pleasant. The Peanut Festival is in October.
Best Ways to Get Around
A car is essential.
Top 5 Things to Do
- Visit the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge: Explore the unique ecosystem and Lake Drummond.
- Attend the Suffolk Peanut Festival: Celebrate the city's peanut heritage (October).
- Visit the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts: See a show or exhibit.
- Explore Riddick's Folly House Museum: Tour a historic mansion used during the Civil War.
- Go to Lone Star Lakes Park: Enjoy fishing, archery, and hiking.