Where can I find Smithfield Ham

in Smithfield?

While tours of the ham processing plants are not available,

we recommend that you visit and tour Darden's Country Store,

shop at the Genuine Ham Shoppe,

discover the history of the ham industry in Smithfield

at the Isle of Wight County Museum

(re-opening in November of 2008),

or dine at one of our local restaurants which feature Smithfield Ham products.

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Local Restaurants

featuring Smithfield Ham products

Smithfield Ham Sampler Plate featured at the Smithfield Station

Smithfield Station Restaurant
www.smithfieldstation.com 
415 South Church Street in Smithfield, (757) 357-7700

Smithfield Inn & Tavern
www.smithfieldinn.com  
112 Main Street in Downtown Smithfield, (757) 357-1752

Smithfield Gourmet Bakery & Cafe
218 Main Street in Downtown Smithfield, (757) 357-0045

Smithfield Confectionary and Ice Cream Parlor
208 Main Street in Downtown Smithfield, (757) 357-6166

Thunderbird Grill
201 Battery Park Road in Smithfield., (757) 357-1747

Olde World Tea Company
www.oldeworldtea.com 
327 Main Street in Smithfield, (757) 356-0TEA (832)

C. W. Cowlings Restaurant
1278 Smithfield Plaza Shopping Center, (757) 357-0044

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Darden's Country Store

16249 Bowling Green Road, (757) 357-6791

Open Monday-Saturday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

This classic country store and smokehouse has been in operation since 1952

and is still run as a family business. Visitors and shoppers can

peruse hanging hams, side meat, country cheese, barbeque and peanuts.

Feel free to browse, but shopping is encouraged!

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The Genuine Smithfield Ham Shoppe

224 Main Street in Downtown Smithfield, (757) 357-1798

Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. & Sunday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Featuring Genuine Smithfield Ham Products, Spiral-sliced Honey Hams,

"Toddler Hams" (2 pound pre-sliced hamlets), peanuts,

Paula Deen products, regional foods and gifts.

Visit website

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Isle of Wight County Museum

103 Main Street in Downtown Smithfield, (757) 356-1223

Free Admission
Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

and Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Isle of Wight Museum houses the history of the world famous Smithfield Ham, and the originators of the curing process. A turn-of-the-century country store brings back feelings of nostalgia. Native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, and prehistoric fossils from the nearby James River are all on display. Due to storm damage, the musuem had been closed, but re-opened in November of this year.

Read about the Grand Reopening of the Isle of Wight County Museum

on November 15, 2008

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Smithfield & Isle of Wight CVB and the Isle of Wight Arts League

are partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts

and the Virginia Tourism Corporation.

Virginia.org

Arts.State.VA.US

Visit the Isle of Wight County "Agriculture First" website!

Please remember while visiting Isle of Wight County that we are primarily a rural community

and you may encounter slow moving farm vehicles on our roads from time to time.

We thank you for supporting your local Farmer by sharing the road!

Smithfield & Isle of Wight Convention & Visitors Bureau • PO Box 37 • 335 Main Street
Smithfield VA, 23431 • 1-(866) 889-0688 •(757) 301-4007• Fax (757) 365-4360