Overview
Crewe is a former railroad town in Central Virginia, a sister town to Crewe, England.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Crewe
Crewe Railroad Museum
A small train museum commemorating Crewe's history as a railroad town.
Modern Woodmen of America
A fraternal society with live music and dancing on Saturday night.
In Town Art
An art gallery and adjoining consignment shop, In Town Art also hosts art classes.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Central Virginia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RIC Richmond International Airport, Richmond — 50 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LYH Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field, Lynchburg — 60 mi away. Directions
Crewe is best accessed by road, with US-460 running through the middle of town and US-360 just to its north. Route 49, which extends into North and South Carolina, offers access to Buggs Island Lake.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Crewe Railroad Museum, Modern Woodmen of America
- Lunch Dine N Crewe
- Afternoon In Town Art
- Dinner Tacos el Milagro
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Crewe has a handful of fast-food options and independent restaurants.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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Get in
Crewe is best accessed by road, with US-460 running through the middle of town and US-360 just to its north. Route 49, which extends into North and South Carolina, offers access to Buggs Island Lake.
Get around
Crewe can be traversed by car or on foot, with an extensive albeit aging sidewalk system. Residential streets are safe for bicyclists. The Blackstone Area Bus System also offers bus service on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for a $1 fare.
See
Do
The local library sometimes offers a book club, board games, and yoga classes.
Outdoor recreation
Fishing and a nature trail are available at the (Nottoway) Falls off of Route 49. Locals will swim in the waters below the dam, though they can be perilous due to slick algae and water moccasins.
Twin Lakes State Park, 15 minutes west of Crewe, offers fishing, camping, swimming, a nature trail, a playground, and kayaking. Two picnic shelters are available for reservation for private events.
Culture
Buy
Crewe has two florists and a consignment shop, and no grocery stores. Vegetables are available seasonally at a produce stand in the Super Dollar parking lot or at Sunny Slope Orchard past Burkeville on US-360. Meat is available at Meat & Greet in Burkeville. Most residents travel to Farmville or Blackstone for groceries.
Eat
Crewe has a handful of fast-food options and independent restaurants.
Eat Dine N Crewe
A small diner open a few days a week for lunch.
Eat Tacos el Milagro
Tacos el Milagro began as a taco truck that parked in the Exxon parking lot every Friday night, but is now a sit-down restaurant in the old A&J Produce building.
Sleep
Crewe has one motel. A few additional options can be found in the nearby towns of Burkeville and Blackstone, with wider offerings available in Farmville.
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