Attractions in Suffolk, Virginia

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Skydive Suffolk 757-539-3531
1268 Old Somerton Road, Suffolk, VA 23434
Located at Suffolk Executive Airport
USPA certified instructors offer tandem and accelerated freefall dives, from the first jump through expert licenses, through this experienced skydiving company. ... more info map

Glebe Episcopal Church 757-538-8842
4400 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23435
Established on land donated to the Lower Parish of the Anglican Church, this church is one of the oldest landmarks in north Suffolk and it is listed on the National... more info map
Old Nansemond County Courthouse 757-925-6344
524 North Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23435
Built in 1840 to replace its predecessor which had burned in 1837, this provincial Roman Revival courthouse is built in the tradition of earlier Jeffersonian-style... more info map
Riddick's Folly 757-934-0822
510 North Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23435
The Greek Revival-style Riddick's Folly contains four floors, 21 rooms, intricately carved, gilded moldings, elaborate ceiling medallions, and 16 fireplaces. All four... more info map

Nansemond Indian Museum & Gift Shop 757-255-7001
6068 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, VA 23435
This Indian tribe originally lived along the Nansemond River and were part of the empire ruled by Powhatan, father of Pocahontas. The museum tells their story and... more info map
Suffolk Museum 757-923-2371
118 Bosely Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434
Home of the Suffolk Art League, this museum presents a variety of changing exhibitions showing the work of local and regional artists plus offers a variety of hands-on... more info map

Bennett's Creek Park 757-484-3984
Located on Shoulder's Hill Road
This 50 acre park provides something for the whole family to enjoy and it includes two boat ramps, a fishing and crabbing pier, a children's playground, tennis courts,... more info map
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 757-986-3705
P.O.Box 349, Suffolk, VA 23439
Located South of Suffolk on US 13 and VA 32
One of the largest protected swamp wildernesses in the eastern United States, this refuge is home to a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians, as well as to a diversity... more info map
Sleepy Hole Park 757-923-2360
4700 Sleepy Hole Road, Suffolk, VA 23439
Overlooking the breathtaking Nansemond River, this lovely park includes a variety of natural areas, 12 picnic shelters, a children's playground, nature trails, and a... more info map