| Her name means, literally, "territory of | | | | deer hunting is permissible during the |
| the southern people," and it is quite | | | | season. |
| fitting since in Southeastern Virginia, | | | | Cycling enthusiasts will want to visit |
| Suffolk lies south of Norfolk. Situated | | | | Suffolk in the fall for the Great Peanut |
| approximately twenty miles from Norfolk | | | | Tour. Many people know that Suffolk is |
| and nearly an hour and a half from | | | | home to Planters Peanuts - the original |
| Richmond, Suffolk is attractive to | | | | Planters Peanut Center is still open to |
| Virginia residents for its distance from | | | | visitors and sells all sort of delicious |
| the more populous areas of Hampton | | | | peanut treats - and the Peanut Ride is |
| Roads. In recent years, too, many major | | | | just one way people in southern Virginia |
| industries have come to set up large | | | | celebrate Suffolk's heritage. Each year, |
| offices in Suffolk, among them Unilever | | | | thousands of cyclists embark on a series |
| and Target. However, this does not | | | | of rides over Suffolk and neighboring |
| detract from the rural charm of this | | | | towns, fueled by a love of the sport and |
| growing city, and it is certainly one | | | | the energy of a few peanuts! |
| place anybody visiting southern Virginia | | | | Even more popular is the annual Peanut |
| should see. | | | | Festival, a weekend long fair |
| Where other areas of Hampton Roads offer | | | | celebrating the best of Suffolk. |
| excitement at the shore and historical | | | | Thousands of visitors descend upon the |
| interest with Colonial-era curiosities, | | | | fairground each year to sample local |
| Suffolk's attractions are unique and as | | | | fare and enjoy top music acts. The |
| equally interesting. Suffolk is a haven | | | | Peanut Festival is one of the top fairs |
| for the outdoors-bound with | | | | held annually in Virginia, and is a |
| opportunities for fishing, camping, | | | | must-see if you are visiting in the |
| golf, and hiking. Part of the Great | | | | fall. |
| Dismal Swamp lies in Suffolk, close to | | | | Peanuts made Suffolk famous, but the |
| the North Carolina border, and here | | | | city's natural beauty and offerings for |
| visitors may explore the over 100,000 | | | | outdoor recreation make Suffolk a place |
| acres of natural wildlife refuge. | | | | to visit any time of year. |
| Boating is permissible year round, and | | | | |