Adult Group Tour Itinerary

Day One

Morning

Spend the morning with a round of golf at Sleepy Hole Golf Course or discover some of Suffolk’s unique shops: Fireflies on Bennett’s Creek, A. Dodson’s, Embroidery & Print House Gift Shop, Miss Lilly’s Trading Post, and Knothole Station.

Lunch

Enjoy lunch at Decoy’s, a restaurant with an upbeat casual atmosphere located on the historic Bennett’s Creek. Restaurant also features a tiki bar, pool with a swim up bar, live music, marina, ship store, and luxury overnight cottages. Fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, local beers, and stunning views. After, visit Bridgeport’s Sojourn Fermentory to sample local brews or to enjoy a refreshing cider.

Afternoon

Tour Riddick’s Folly House Museum (1837), a beautifully appointed house that now stands as a reminder of Suffolk’s history. Riddick’s Folly has four floors, twenty-one rooms, and sixteen fireplaces. The building features elegantly furnished double parlors, a gentlemen’s library, and adult and children’s bedchambers. Also open are the laundry and dining rooms, and the kitchen. Registered with the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission and the National Register of Historic Places. During the Civil War, Riddick’s Folly served as headquarters for the Union Army.

Visit Downtown Suffolk’s unique shops: Cecelia’s Boutique & Gifts, Planters Peanut Center, Darla’s Downtown Boutique, Embroidery, etc.

Stop at Haven & Hull for a complimentary wine tasting.

Dinner

Visit the well-renowned Harper’s Table for dinner or check out Art’s Kitchen before a concert or a show at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.

Day Two

Morning

Enjoy Brunch at The Mod Olive followed by a Narrated Bus Tour of Historic Downtown Suffolk. Or, embark on a guided nature walking tour of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, a protected refuge home to 200 various bird species, butterflies, turtles, otters, and more.

Afternoon

Visit the Suffolk Art Gallery for the current exhibit.

A guided tour of Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. This restored Main Street station displays a two-room HO-scale model of Suffolk in 1907. The station was built in 1885 and has remained mostly unchanged…over the years. (currently closed for restoration)

Sample the unique flavors of Suffolk’s first brewery. Nansemond Brewing Station, situated inside a nearly 4,700-square-foot historic building in Downtown Suffolk that dates back to 1914. The brewery features multiple unique brews, a tasting room with impressive 20-foot ceilings, and a window to observe the brewing process, a private party/meeting space, and outdoor seating.

Evening

Early dinner at Sushi AKA or another downtown eatery followed by the Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk…a hair-raising encounter with the “spirited” side of Suffolk. Follow a costumed guide through the shadows of historic Main Street, discovering stories, legends, and “unexplained occurrences” by lantern light. Tales of unsolved mysteries and unresolved affairs abound throughout Suffolk’s historically hip Ghost Walk.

Group Friendly Festivals & Events 

March: Suffolk Authors Festival

April: Suffolk Earth & Arts Fest

May-August: TGIF Concert Series, July 4th, and themed Movie Nights

September: Taste of Suffolk Street Food Festival

October: Suffolk Peanut Fest, Driver Days Festival

November-December: City-wide holiday events, artisan markets, ice skating, holiday performances & more!