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Twelve miles from our Suffolk accommodations is the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. This 111,000 acre refuge offers hiking, fishing and boating. Lake Drummond, a 3,100 acre natural lake in the heart of the swamp, offers year-round

Two miles from our hotel in Suffolk stands Riddick's Folly. This 19th century home was built by Mills Riddick, a leading member of the Suffolk community nearly 200 years ago. Complete with period furnishings, you can experience the Suffolk of yesteryear.

The Planters Peanut Center is located three miles from our hotel in Suffolk. This corner store is dedicated to the history of the Planters Peanut Brand, which was founded in Suffolk. The city of Suffolk, has awesome tours Wilderness, History & Ghostly Good Times, such as Great Dismal Swap Narrated and Downtown Suffolk Bus tour , A Suffolk Ghost Walk.

Suffolk typically has a warm climate. Winters can be cold and prolonged, with lows reaching the mid-30s, but snow is rare. Summers are hot and humid, reaching the high-80s. Spring and fall are mild.

• Nansemond River Golf Club
• Planter Peanuts Corporate Headquarters
• QVC Distribution
• Sysco Foods
• Virginia Beach
• Colonial Williamsburg
• Busch Garden Williamsburg