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Genuine Smithfield Virginia - Savor our Small-Town Southern Charm
757.357.5182
800.365.9339 
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Question: What can you do in Smithfield & Isle of Wight County that's "free and almost free?"
Answer: Everything!

Attractions

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Windsor Castle Park offers very affordable seasonal kayak and paddleboard rentals.
FREE ATTRACTIONS:

​The Old Courthouse of 1750
The Schoolhouse Museum
Historic Fort Huger
Fort Boykin Historic Park
Windsor Castle Park
The Arts Center @ 319
Genuine Smithfield Historic Walking Tour
Smithfield's Porcine Parade
George Lundeen Bronze Statues
Darden's Country Store & Smokehouse
Farm Tours
ALMOST FREE ATTRACTIONS:
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Historic St. Luke's Church
Adults: $8.00
Military & Seniors (age 62+): $6.00
Students (age 7 & up with ID): $5.00
Children age 6 or under: FREE

Isle of Wight County Museum
$2 Admission for adults
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Isle of Wight County Museum

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The Isle of Wight County Museum offers monthly guided tours of various historic attractions.
The Isle of Wight County Museum requests a $2 admission fee, but beyond that (and that's almost free!) the museum offers programs, lectures, a children's story time and guided tours of area attractions - all either for a very small fee or none at all. 
The museum's Tell Me A Story is free for children, parents pay the $2 admission fee. There is also a $2 per person fee for the Battle of Smithfield guided tour.

Hotel Packages & Deals

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Smithfield Station Waterfront Inn, Restaurant & Marina​
415 S. Church Street, downtown Smithfield, 757.357.7700 
Smithfield Station Packages
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Mansion on Main Bed & Breakfast
36 Main
 Street, downtown Smithfield, 757.357.0006 
Mansion on Main B&B Packages
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Hampton Inn & Suites - Smithfield
200 Vincents Crossing, Smithfield VA 23430, 757.365.4760
​Hampton Inn Packages
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites - Smithfield-Carrollton
200 Vincents Crossing, Smithfield VA 23430, 757.365.4760
​Econo Lodge Packages

Special Events

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Smithfield's Olden Days Festival is a popular summer event.
Sign up for our "Where the Locals Go" e-newsletter to stay informed about all our local events. And be sure to check out the events page of this website for a complete and up-to-date listing of all our special events.
FREE EVENTS:

Smithfield Farmers Market
Spring & Fall Vintage Markets
Holiday & Evening Craft & Food Markets
Mustang Round-Up Car Show
Genuine Smithfield Christmas Parade

Genuine Smithfield Olden Days Festival
Friday Night Summer Concert Series
​Town & Country Days

Guided Tours of local attractions
(sponsored by the Isle of Wight County Museum)
Isle of Wight County Museum lectures, programs and children's "Tell me a Story"

ALMOST FREE EVENTS:

Isle of Wight County Fair
$8 ages 6 and up, ages 5 & under: FREE
(Day passes, Carload Night, and special discounts for Seniors, elementary school children and the military are available on certain days)


Aiken & Friends Music Fest
Saturday concerts: FREE
Friday & Saturday concerts/workshops: $25
$40 Weekend Pass

Firehouse Bluegrass Concerts
A small admission donation is requested


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Lions Cruz-In Car Shows
A small admission donation is requested

Sundays at Four Concert Series
At the door:$20 adults, $5 students
Series tickets: $50 adults, $15 Students

Smithfield Little Theatre
$18 adults, $10 students (season tickets available)
Groups of 20 or more: $15.00
Opening Night Special: $5.00 students

Groups & Guided Tours

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Free Guided Tours of Ivy Hill Cemetery are held the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m., March - November (weather permitting). Call 757.353.1699 for details.

Plan a tour for yourself, your  friends, family, group or organization. Spend a day or spend an hour, we are happy to provide our expertise in planning your visit. Our tourism professionals are happy to design a specific tour to suit your group's time frame and interests - with or without a guide - FREE OF CHARGE. Our Step-On and Guided Walking Tours are also available for a small fee (listed below). Contact our staff for a fun-filled visit to our charming and historic area. Rates may vary according to the size and type of tour provided. 

Tour design: FREE
Large buses: $85.00
Small buses: $45.00
More details on the Groups & Guided Tours page of this website

Restaurant Week

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Taking place the last weekend of January through the first week of February, Smithfield's annual Restaurant Week offers diners an opportunity to truly savor our small-town charm AND take advantage of a great price on special Restaurant Week lunch and dinner menu options.
Visit the Restaurant Week page of this site for dates and details.
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Smithfield, VA 23430
1.800.365.9339 • 757.357.5182 • Fax 757.365.4360