Things to Do in Smithfield, VA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Smithfield, Virginia, features the top 179 nearby activities — including 88 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Smithfield, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Smithfield, VA , followed by 166 popular activities in nearby cities, including Williamsburg, Newport News, Norfolk, Hampton, Yorktown, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake and Sparta
  • Our list of the best things to do in Smithfield, Virginia, features the top 179 nearby activities — including 88 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Smithfield, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Smithfield, VA , followed by 166 popular activities in nearby cities, including Williamsburg, Newport News, Norfolk, Hampton, Yorktown, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake and Sparta
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45.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Arts Centers 132 N Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a diverse of collection of contemporary art in addition to over 85 artist studios at the Petersburg Regional Art Center. The center offers open receptions twice a month with food, wine, art demos, and live music.
46.0 Miles
94% 16 votes
Historic Sites 19 Bollingbrook St, Petersburg, VA 23803 MoreLess Info
First opened in 1817, the Farmers Bank branch in St. Petersburg is a three-story Federal-style structure. It currently is one of the few bank museums in the United States and has been restored with many period pieces and authentic furniture.
46.0 Miles
73% 11 votes
Scenic Drives 425 Cockade Alley, Petersburg, VA 23804 MoreLess Info
Lee's Retreat is a Civil War trail that follows the path that General Robert E. Lee and his troops followed from the Union's attack at Five Forks to his surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. The trail is marked with historic markers.
46.0 Miles
74% 42 votes
History Museums 15 West Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803 MoreLess Info
The civilian life of Petersburg both before, during, and after the Civil War siege is put on display at the Siege Museum. Along with the permanent exhibits, guests can view the short film 'The Echoes Still Remain.'
46.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks N Market St & Low Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 MoreLess Info
Olde Towne Historic District Park is a district of antique galleries, boutiques, craft shops, restaurants, cafes, and a mix of renovated residences. Olde Town also showcases the Courthouse complex and scores of historic and architecturally significant structures.
48.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 24891 Ferndale Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by the county, Ferndale Park has long been a recreational spot within the local area. However, recently attempts have been made to upgrade the park and raise the water level of the old canal which runs through it.
48.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Historic Buildings Carter Recep Ctr, Irvington, VA 22480 MoreLess Info
At Christ Church Foundation, visitors can explore a historic brick building with archways, pews, and other features. The church has a small museum and gift shop with artifacts from the building's history.
48.4 Miles
100% 36 votes
Specialty Museums 156 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA 22480 MoreLess Info
The steamboat era of the Chesapeake Bay is preserved and put on display at the Steamboat Era Museum. Rather than just focused on steamboat items and artifacts, the collection observes the people who were involved with this time and how their lives changed because of it.
48.5 Miles
100% 70 votes
Religious Buildings Route 646, Irvington, VA 22480 MoreLess Info
One of the most notable and important examples of Georgian architecture in America comes in the form of the Historic Christ Church that was built in 1735. Special events and tours are still conducted at the site.
48.5 Miles
100% 50 votes
Military Museums 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 MoreLess Info
The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier considers the war from the perspective of the common fighting man. Visitors can browse through interactive exhibits, view extensive artifact collections or take guided tours.
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