Overview
Suffolk is a city in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
4 sights · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Suffolk
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
More or less what it says on the tin, but definitely worth a visit.
Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Riddick's Folly House Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Sep. (climate data from nearby Carrollton)
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.
- ORF Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PHF Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, Newport News — 28 mi away. Directions
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 Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
- Afternoon Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum, Riddick's Folly House Museum
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
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Get around
Suffolk is served by Suffolk Transit, A full price fare from someone who didn't buy a pass will be $1.50 (as of February 2024). If you want to track your bus then use ETA Spot. Bus service tends to arrive every hour or so.
See
Sleep
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