Smithfield (Virginia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Smithfield (Virginia)
Smithfield was, from its very beginning, a "river town". It's named for the Smith family, who founded Smithfield. Its whole life and growth has been defined by the river. The Warraskoyack tribe were the first known inhabitants. The first European settler to own land in Isle of Wight County was Arthur Smith. On September 10, 1637, he patented 1,450 acres, described as “a neck of land running southeast along a creek behind the Pagan Shore.” Today a portion of this same land and manor house (dubbed “Windsor Castle” and built by Smith’s descendants) are part of Windsor Castle Park. Settled primarily by British merchants and ships' captains, Smithfield thrived for more than 20 years as a river port town and a British colony before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was Arthur S
Top Attractions in Smithfield (Virginia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Smithfield (Virginia):
- ★Isle of Wight County Museum
- ★Old Isle of Wight Courthouse
- ★Schoolhouse Museum
- ★Windsor Castle Park
Where to Eat in Smithfield (Virginia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anna's Ristorante Pasta Vino and Pizza
- 🍴Farmer's Table
- 🍴Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ
- 🍴Smithfield Gourmet Café & Bakery
- 🍴The Cockeyed Rooster
- 🍴Tokyo Thai Restaurant
Where to Stay in Smithfield (Virginia)
- 🏨Smithfield Inn B&B
- 🏨Smithfield Station
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