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