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