The Town of Smithfield’s tagline is “Hams, History, Hospitality and HeART… we’ve got something for everyone!” and there really is so much this small town has to offer.

As you drive down Main Street in historic downtown Smithfield, it doesn’t take long to realize this small town truly is a hidden gem in Virginia. You’ll take in beautiful historic architecture, small-town quaintness, and smiling neighbors as you make your way to the waterfront, where Smithfield Station provides the best location to experience this charming town.

Things To Do Near Smithfield, VA

Around Smithfield

Smithfield & Isle of Wight Visitor Center

Windsor Castle Outdoor Park

Taste of Smithfield Restaurant

Downtown Arts Center

Cypress Creek Golf Course

The Isle of Wight County Museum

The Old Courthouse of 1750

The Schoolhouse Museum

Historic Fort Huger

Fort Boykin Historic Park

Historic St. Luke’s Church

Newport News

Virginia Living Museum

The Mariners Museum

US Army Transportation Museum

Ferguson Center for the Arts (shows)

Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center

Historic Endview Plantation

Downtown Norfolk / Portsmouth

Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise

Carrie B Showboat

Nauticus

Battleship Wisconsin

Naval Base Cruises

The Rover Sailing Cruise

Virginia Zoo

PETA

The Chrysler Museum of Art

Chrysler Hall musicals & shows

Norfolk Tides baseball games

Scope Arena concert & event venue

Harrison Opera House

The NorVa concerts & theater

Old Dominion University

Olde Towne Portsmouth

Children’s Museum of Virginia

Virginia Beach

Oceanfront Boardwalk, ParaSailing, Dolphin Watching – you name it!

The Beach

Farm Bureau Live Amphitheater

The Sandler Center

Offshore Charter Fishing for Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo and Billfish

Whale and Dolphin Watching Tours

We hope you love our quaint city as much as we do!