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