A river town with a population of less than 9,000 people, Smithfield boasts a picturesque Main Street and a vibrant arts scene (yes, we may have stolen these words from a brochure). It may or may not have taken us an embarrassingly long time to realize that the pig statues littering the area pay homage to Smithfield ham. So if eating pig is your thing - be sure to go hog-wild and get a slice in the Ham Capitol of the World (we won't be serving it at the wedding).

Populated with colonial re-enactors, art-museums, and historic buildings and taverns, Colonial Williamsburg re-creates the atmosphere of 18th century America. Drive 30 minutes from Smithfield to catch a free ferry that puts you in the heart of downtown!

https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about/our-system/ferries/#jamestown-scotland-ferry

Home to the largest naval base in the world. If you know anyone in the navy you probably know someone who knows someone who knows someone's cousin here. (45 min from Smithfield)

The most populous city in the state, if you want to hit the best beaches in Virginia and don't mind battling the crowd, come to VB! With an epic board walk, a popin' Town Center, and so many great places to eat, you can't go wrong. (1 hr from Smithfield)

If your looking to take the party across state lines and see what all those OBX bumper stickers are really about, take the drive to North Carolina's Outer Banks and experience the best beaches on the east coast. (2 and a 30 minutes from Smithfield)