Surry County Attractions
Historic
Locations
Jamestown-Scotland Ferry
The
15-minute free ride across the James River will give you
a unique view of the land. It's not hard to imagine what
the first colonists saw as they traveled on the same river
almost 400 years ago. Year-round.
16289 Rolfe Highway
Surry, VA 23883-3102
For ferry traffic updates, call 1-800-VA-Ferry.
For questions, contact
jsferryinput@vdot.virginia.gov.
http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/travel/ferry-jamestown.asp
Bacon's Castle Seasonal
757-357-5976
465
Bacon's Castle Trail
Surry, VA 23883
757-757-5976 guest services
757-357-5732 fax
757-357-9317 garden office
Email:
tballance@preservationvirginia.org
http://preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/bacons-castle
Chippokes Farm & Forestry Museum
Seasonal 757-294-3439
Chippokes
Plantation is one of the oldest working farms in the United
States. The Museum exhibits, on display in a series of
farm buildings, represent various stages of farm life.
Seasonal operation. Gift Shop.
868 Plantation Road
Surry, VA 23883
Phone: 757-294-3439
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/chf.shtml
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Daily 757-294-3625
Formal
gardens surround the Chippokes Mansion. The park includes
a swimming complex, visitor center, picnic facilities,
and hiking & biking trails. Preserved today as a 1,683-acre
state park overlooking the James River. Grounds open daily.
Visitor Center and Gift Shop.
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/chi.shtml
Smith's Fort Plantation
Seasonal 757-294-3872
Built
between 1751 and 1765, the story-and-a-half brick house
is laid in Flemish bond and was home to Jacob Faulcon
and his family. Site contains ruins of a fort (1609) begun
by Capt. John Smith. Dower tract was given to John Rolfe
(1614) upon his marriage to Pocahontas from Powhatan.
Gift Shop. Tours. Seasonal operation.
Thomas Rolfe Branch Preservation Virginia
PO Box 240
Surry, VA 23883
Email:
smithsfortplantation@apva.org
http://preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/smiths-fort-plantation
Rogers' Store Historic Site
Open by appointment only
Rogers'
Store, circa 1897, and the second building on the site,
Gwaltney's Store, circa 1820, are the centerpieces of
a museum complex highlighting rural life in Surry County.
Contact the Surry Historical Society for access -
757-294-0404
schsmi@widowmaker.com
surryhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Attractions
Surry
County Visitors Center
Open
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
(Closed from 12 - 1:00)
Sundays 1:00 - 5:00
267 Church Street
Surry, VA 23883
Located
in "The Old Clerks Office" - circa 1825
(In front of the Old Courthouse)
Hampton
Roads Vineyard & Winery 757-899-0203
6074
New Design Road
Elberon, VA 23846
http://www.hamptonroadswinery.com/
Slade's
Park (Motorcycles/ATV Track) - 757-357-9269
(Route
10 at 650)
1111 Mount Ray Dr.
Surry, VA 23883
College Run Farms
Seasonal 757-294-3970
Pick-Your-Own
farming
2051 Alliance Road
Surry, VA 23883
Phone: 757-294-3970
Website:
www.collegerunfarms.com
Email:
collegerunfarms@aol.com
Hog
Island Wildlife Management Area Seasonal 757-357-5224
Hog
Island Tract is a mixture of 3,908 acres of flat, open
land and pine forest interspersed with tidal marshes and
controlled ponds. State of Virginia maintains property.
Fields planted to raise food for migratory birds. Bird
watching, fishing, hiking. Scheduled game hunts. Open
daily.
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/detail.asp?pid=4
Surry Nuclear Information Center
Mon - Fri - 757-357-5410
Displays,
interactive exhibits, films, and brochures. Energy educators
help you understand how energy powers our world and why
nuclear energy is important to all of us. Informative
guided tours are available. Year-round.
Dominion
Energy - Surry Nuclear Power Center
5570 Hog Island Road
Surry, VA 23883
Telephone: 757-357-5410
African American Heritage
Society 757-294-5152
Dendron Historical Society & Museum
757-267-2508
Open
second full weekend each month
2pm to 5pm - Free Admission
Bringing to life the unique history of the Town of Dendron,
once a thriving lumber mill and railroad system until
the 1930s.
P0 Box 308
Dendron, VA 23839
dendronhs@hotmail.com
http://www.dendronva.org/
Jamestown Ancestral Research Services (Contact the
County Administrator's Office)
Surry County Courthouse
(County Records) 757-294-3161
Surry County Historical
Society & Museum 757-294-0404
Uncover
Surry's history and learn about places and projects in
the county, including Claremont, Dennis Corner, Lorena
Leath and Rogers' Store.
PO Box 262
Surry, VA 23883
schsmi@widowmaker.com
surryhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
https://surrycountyvahistory.org/
Surry Branch - Blackwater Regional Library
270
Colonial Trail East
Surry, VA 23883
Phone: 757-294-3949
Email: ksperry@blackwaterlib.org
The
Pointe
(Business
Incubator & Entertainment)
612 Colonial Trail E. Surry, VA 23883
(757) 636-0849
Claremont
Branch- Blackwater Regional Library
91
Mancha Ave.
PO Box 40
Claremont, VA 23899
Phone: 757-866-8627
Drewry Farms - 757-899-3636
541
Strawberry Lane
Wakefield, VA 23888
Endless Farms Alpacas - 757-899-0695
483
Red Oak Dr.
Elberon, VA 23846
Century
Farms
Century
Farms in Surry County
Restaurants
Surry
Seafood Company - (757) 294-3700
633 Marina Dr
Surry, VA 23883
Edwards
Virginia Ham Shoppe Daily 757-294-3688
Virginia
Smoked Meats & Specialty Foods
Authentic southern smoked meats, seafood, and dessert
specialties
www.edwardsvaham.com
www.virginiatraditions.com
11455 Rolfe
Highway
PO Box 25
Surry, VA 23883
Office: 757-294-3121
Email:
sedwards@edwardsvaham.com
Surrey
House Restaurant - Closed
Indefinitly
Surry
House Country Inn - (Open)
11865
Rolfe Hwy
Surry, VA 23883
757-294-3050
Annas
Pizza and Italian Restaurant Tue - Sun 757-294-0702
PO
Box 383
128 Colonial Trail East
Surry, VA 23883
Phone: 757-294-0702
Email: annaspizza@yahoo.com
Rivertime
Seafood - Fresh Fish & Take-out - (757) 282-9372
11497 Rolfe Hwy
Elberon, VA 23846
Chen's
Asian Grill, LLC. -757-268-6503
1095 Brownsview Lane
Surry, VA 23883
E-mail: lhk3618@njit.edu
Hogge
Seafood - 757-294-9091
291 Beechland
Rd.
Elberon, VA 23846
757-294-9091
Retreat Centers, Lodging, & Camping
Claremont
River House 804-894-0676
Creative Retreats, Events, and Short-Term Rentals
421
Mancha
Claremont,
VA 23899
www.claremontriverhouse.com
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Chippokes
Plantation State Park Daily 757-294-3625
695
Chippokes Park Rd
Surry, VA 23883
Phone: 757-294-3625
The Edge Christian & Retreat Center
702
Eastover Dr.
Spring Grove, VA 23881
Phone: 757-294-3636
Website: www.theedge.camp
Email:
info@theedge.camp
Pipsico Scout Reservation - 757-497-2688
57
Pipsico Rd
Spring Grove, VA 23881
Phone: 757-497-2688
www.pipsicobsa.com
Chanco
Conference Center 757-294-0915
394
Floods Dr.
Spring Grove, VA 23881
Phone: 757-294-0915
http://www.chanco.org/
Lightwood (rentals) Daily 757-345-0576
Lightwood
House, LLC
Historic Vacation Rental
PO Box 222
Surry, VA 23883
Phone: 757-345-0576
Email: lightwood@cox.net
Web
Site:
www.lightwoodhouse.com
SKYANCHOR (campground) Daily 757-866-8791
Family
campground & day camp
8627 Colonial Trail West
Spring Grove, VA 23881
Phone: 757-294-3790
Website:
http://www.skyanchor.org
Woodlyn (rentals) Daily 804-651-4655
Seward RV Park - 757-294-3072
PO
Box 122
1195 Colonial Trail East
Surry, VA 23883
Email: sewardx4@aol.com
Surry County
Surry
County Administrative Office
PO Box 65
Surry, VA 23883
757-294-5271 phone
Email:pbernshausen@surrycountyva.gov
Web Site:
www.surrycountyva.gov
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