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1. Fort Huger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Windsor Castle Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Isle of Wight County Museum

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4. 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse

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5. Fort Boykin

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6. Blue Sky Distillery

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7. Nelms House

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8. Wharf Hill Brewing

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9. Taste of Smithfield

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10. Anna's Ristorante Pasta Vino

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11. The Schoolhouse Museum

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12. The Christmas Store

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13. The Restaurant at Smithfield Station

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The small town of Smithfield is situated within the state’s Hampton Roads region in the southeast, 3 hours from D.C. The town also holds the unique title of "The Ham Capital of the World ' thanks to the Smithfield-based pork product company. Tourists and residents alike can find a number of fun and interesting things to do in town, from historic landmarks and museums to outdoor recreation activities to distilleries and breweries, Smithfield offers something for people of all ages.

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