Guidebook for Burkeville
Arts & Culture
"It's a bit dusty, but an amazing collection of the rail road that built our area. Kids will enjoy the miniature trains inside and going into real rail cars outside. There is no charge but donations are appreciated."
Crewe Railroad Museum
125 Carolina Ave"It's a bit dusty, but an amazing collection of the rail road that built our area. Kids will enjoy the miniature trains inside and going into real rail cars outside. There is no charge but donations are appreciated."
Robert Russa Moton Museum
"The history of segregation and desegregation of schools is well displayed at this historic site that caused Prince Edward County to close it's public schools for 5 years in opposition to desegregation. A must see for historians."
15 locals recommend
Robert Russa Moton Museum
900 Griffin Blvd
Robert Russa Moton Museum
"The history of segregation and desegregation of schools is well displayed at this historic site that caused Prince Edward County to close it's public schools for 5 years in opposition to desegregation. A must see for historians."
"The displays are often moving and always educational."
10 locals recommend
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts
129 N Main St"The displays are often moving and always educational."
Parks & Nature
"This exhibit of Civil War history is a must see for anyone interested in this iconic event."
14 locals recommend
Sailor's Creek State Park
6541 Sayler's Creek Rd"This exhibit of Civil War history is a must see for anyone interested in this iconic event."
"Rent Bikes at High Bridge Bike Rental, or bring your own, or just take a walk along this "rail to trail" beauty. The park's centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, which is more than 2,400 feet long and 125 feet above the Appomattox River. It is the longest recreational bridge in Virginia and among the longest in the United States. High Bridge, a Virginia Historic Landmark, is on the National Register of Historic Places."
20 locals recommend
High Bridge Trail
High Bridge Trail"Rent Bikes at High Bridge Bike Rental, or bring your own, or just take a walk along this "rail to trail" beauty. The park's centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, which is more than 2,400 feet long and 125 feet above the Appomattox River. It is the longest recreational bridge in Virginia and among the longest in the United States. High Bridge, a Virginia Historic Landmark, is on the National Register of Historic Places."
"Gorgeous hiking, biking, horse-riding trails, a lake with beach, kayaks and canoes and a picnic area next to the concession stand that offers food and ice cream make this a great place for families. Our daughter says its the best place for kids to swim because of the in-water toys for kids to play on. Twin Lakes is a terrific place to cook off on a hot day."
16 locals recommend
Twin Lakes State Park
788 Twin Lakes Rd"Gorgeous hiking, biking, horse-riding trails, a lake with beach, kayaks and canoes and a picnic area next to the concession stand that offers food and ice cream make this a great place for families. Our daughter says its the best place for kids to swim because of the in-water toys for kids to play on. Twin Lakes is a terrific place to cook off on a hot day."
"This is where General Lee surrendered and the Civil War ended. Civil War buffs and anyone interested in American History will benefit from this experience."
95 locals recommend
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 National Park Dr"This is where General Lee surrendered and the Civil War ended. Civil War buffs and anyone interested in American History will benefit from this experience."
"The Falls" is one of Lunenburg County's greatest secrets! The property is owned by the Town of Victoria and is open to the public, at their own risk. This area has many rock formations, natural waterfalls, and a man-made dam built by the Virginian Railway in the early 1920's. Be sure to bring your camera during your visit. There are many opportunities for outdoor activities at Nottoway Falls. Please see the image below for fishing and other lake regulations.
Nottoway Falls Reservoir
"The Falls" is one of Lunenburg County's greatest secrets! The property is owned by the Town of Victoria and is open to the public, at their own risk. This area has many rock formations, natural waterfalls, and a man-made dam built by the Virginian Railway in the early 1920's. Be sure to bring your camera during your visit. There are many opportunities for outdoor activities at Nottoway Falls. Please see the image below for fishing and other lake regulations.
Shopping
"This is the south's largest collection of furniture warehouses at discount prices. People come from around the US to Greenfront. Find fabulous rugs, furniture, unique pieces and it's located in the heart of downtown Farmville where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of their cozy restaurants."
36 locals recommend
Green Front Furniture
316 N Main St"This is the south's largest collection of furniture warehouses at discount prices. People come from around the US to Greenfront. Find fabulous rugs, furniture, unique pieces and it's located in the heart of downtown Farmville where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of their cozy restaurants."
"Downtown Farmville offers antique stores, Greenfront Furniture stores, restaurants, a Farmer's Market, Longwood's Center for Visual Arts and even a Brewery that sits along the High Bridge Trail. Bike rentals, kayak/canoe rentals and more make for a fun and adventurous day."
Farmville Downtown
121 E 3rd St"Downtown Farmville offers antique stores, Greenfront Furniture stores, restaurants, a Farmer's Market, Longwood's Center for Visual Arts and even a Brewery that sits along the High Bridge Trail. Bike rentals, kayak/canoe rentals and more make for a fun and adventurous day."
"This large building offers antiques and collectables from a number of suppliers. A must for treasure hunters!"
10 locals recommend
Blackstone Antiques & Crafts
121 N Main St"This large building offers antiques and collectables from a number of suppliers. A must for treasure hunters!"
Walmart Supercenter
1800 Peery Dr"Open early, late and sometimes 24/7 this is the place for everyday essentials"
Essentials
"This is a good place for things you need. It's our only "grocery" store that offers bread, cereals, milk, toiletries, toys, etc.
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Dollar General
402 2nd St"This is a good place for things you need. It's our only "grocery" store that offers bread, cereals, milk, toiletries, toys, etc.
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"Yoder's is a Mennonite store that offers homemade breads, cheese, sandwich meats, spices, snacks, and the best baked goods in our area."
Yoder's Market
1604 W Virginia Ave"Yoder's is a Mennonite store that offers homemade breads, cheese, sandwich meats, spices, snacks, and the best baked goods in our area."
"Full-service grocery store. This and Walmart are our closest options for everyday groceries."
7 locals recommend
Food Lion
1592 S Main St"Full-service grocery store. This and Walmart are our closest options for everyday groceries."
Entertainment & Activities
"Miles of zip lines, canoe and kayak rentals make this a great place to take active children, or just to enjoy your own adventure."
21 locals recommend
Sandy River Outdoor Adventure
147 Monroe Church Rd"Miles of zip lines, canoe and kayak rentals make this a great place to take active children, or just to enjoy your own adventure."
Main Street Lanes
2006 South Main Street"helpful staff, great food and good prices."
"Had a leisurely lunch today and was treated to exceptional service by Lindsey and the crew at the Virginia tasting cellar are excellent. Enjoyed a red wine flight and cobb salad and hubby had the chicken BLT. The food was excellent amd the ambiance perfect for an afternoon by the river. The entire team came by to check on us numerous times and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Spent a few hours in the rocking chairs eating and drinking regional wine. Highly recommend the Taft Meritage is you like full body dry reds."
10 locals recommend
The Virginia Tasting Cellar
201 Mill St"Had a leisurely lunch today and was treated to exceptional service by Lindsey and the crew at the Virginia tasting cellar are excellent. Enjoyed a red wine flight and cobb salad and hubby had the chicken BLT. The food was excellent amd the ambiance perfect for an afternoon by the river. The entire team came by to check on us numerous times and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Spent a few hours in the rocking chairs eating and drinking regional wine. Highly recommend the Taft Meritage is you like full body dry reds."
"Our rooftop terrace is one of a kind, offering cocktails, craft beer, and wine, as well as an enticing menu of small plates. Open seasonally."
10 locals recommend
Catbird Rooftop Terrace
202 High St"Our rooftop terrace is one of a kind, offering cocktails, craft beer, and wine, as well as an enticing menu of small plates. Open seasonally."
"Our classes are great fun, we have fine, unique gifts. Supplies for every potters' needs. Meeting space on the 2nd floor, beautiful and convenient to downtown."
Mainly Clay
217 N Main St"Our classes are great fun, we have fine, unique gifts. Supplies for every potters' needs. Meeting space on the 2nd floor, beautiful and convenient to downtown."
"Crewe Country Club is a small town private golf club with a ton of great people. You can pay to play also."
Country Club Road
Country Club Road"Crewe Country Club is a small town private golf club with a ton of great people. You can pay to play also."
WHETHER A BUCKET LISTER WEEKEND WARRIOR OR PRO BULL RIDER, classes are taught by dedicated and experienced educators. JW has over 30 years of experience. We use our proven teaching strategies, that make sure that every student finds their path to success.
Looking to get started contact Cindi aka “Boss Lady”she can answer your questions and get you scheduled.
Let R Buck Bull Riding School
521 Mountain RdWHETHER A BUCKET LISTER WEEKEND WARRIOR OR PRO BULL RIDER, classes are taught by dedicated and experienced educators. JW has over 30 years of experience. We use our proven teaching strategies, that make sure that every student finds their path to success.
Looking to get started contact Cindi aka “Boss Lady”she can answer your questions and get you scheduled.
From what was described as a spur-of-the-moment project undertaken by three Halifax County men more than six decades ago, South Boston Speedway has become one of the most popular, well-known and successful short tracks in NASCAR. Today's modern four-tenths-of-a-mile oval is situated along the side of U.S. Route 360 on the original site that was the former McRae Farm.
At some point in South Boston Speedway’s 65-year history virtually all of NASCAR’s top-tier national series and regional touring series and other racing series including the ARCA Menards Series stock cars series, USAC sprint cars and the AMA motorcycle racing series have visited South Boston Speedway, bringing the top stars of the sport to the Halifax County, Virginia oval.
Dale Earnhardt Sr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Jeff Burton and Ward Burton, Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Terry Labonte, Geoff Bodine, Bobby Allison, Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader and Benny Parsons are among the many past and present stars that have competed at South Boston Speedway over the years. Parsons scored his first career NASCAR Grand National (NASCAR Cup Series) win at South Boston Speedway when the track hosted its last NASCAR Grand National (NASCAR Cup Series) race in 1971.
8 locals recommend
South Boston Speedway
1188 James D Hagood HwyFrom what was described as a spur-of-the-moment project undertaken by three Halifax County men more than six decades ago, South Boston Speedway has become one of the most popular, well-known and successful short tracks in NASCAR. Today's modern four-tenths-of-a-mile oval is situated along the side of U.S. Route 360 on the original site that was the former McRae Farm.
At some point in South Boston Speedway’s 65-year history virtually all of NASCAR’s top-tier national series and regional touring series and other racing series including the ARCA Menards Series stock cars series, USAC sprint cars and the AMA motorcycle racing series have visited South Boston Speedway, bringing the top stars of the sport to the Halifax County, Virginia oval.
Dale Earnhardt Sr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Jeff Burton and Ward Burton, Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Terry Labonte, Geoff Bodine, Bobby Allison, Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader and Benny Parsons are among the many past and present stars that have competed at South Boston Speedway over the years. Parsons scored his first career NASCAR Grand National (NASCAR Cup Series) win at South Boston Speedway when the track hosted its last NASCAR Grand National (NASCAR Cup Series) race in 1971.
Food scene
" Some of the best food I’ve ever had, anywhere, and I’ve traveled far and wide. How fortunate we are in Farmville to have such a culinary jewel!! Highly recommend!!"
Taproot Tavern
202 High Street" Some of the best food I’ve ever had, anywhere, and I’ve traveled far and wide. How fortunate we are in Farmville to have such a culinary jewel!! Highly recommend!!"
"Charley's is located in the Greenfront Furniture Warehouses and is our "go to" place when we want to eat out. The patio is good for a rainy day."
30 locals recommend
Charley's Waterfront Cafe
201 Mill St"Charley's is located in the Greenfront Furniture Warehouses and is our "go to" place when we want to eat out. The patio is good for a rainy day."
"Great atmosphere, service, and delicious food & drinks at a reasonable price!"
12 locals recommend
one19 - Tastefully Off-Center
119 N Main St "Great atmosphere, service, and delicious food & drinks at a reasonable price!"
"Great old fashioned country atmosphere and great food with great service."
9 locals recommend
Merk's Place
2106 W 3rd St "Great old fashioned country atmosphere and great food with great service."
"Best place to eat in Farmville- high quality food with lots of options."
19 locals recommend
North Street Press Club
127 North St"Best place to eat in Farmville- high quality food with lots of options."
Mama Browns
308 D South Main Street "Generous portions, delicious southern cooking and a friendly staff!"
Great name Fishin Pig! So I ordered the signature plate, applicably called the Fishin Pig! A dinner sized plate portion with beans, pulled Pork and Catfish. So delicious, and the catfish was perfect! Moist, thick pieces. What more could you ask for, all for $13? Next time I'm heading in for the brisket!
32 locals recommend
The Fishing Pig
1807 Farmville RdGreat name Fishin Pig! So I ordered the signature plate, applicably called the Fishin Pig! A dinner sized plate portion with beans, pulled Pork and Catfish. So delicious, and the catfish was perfect! Moist, thick pieces. What more could you ask for, all for $13? Next time I'm heading in for the brisket!
Flavors of India
308C South Main Street "The good thing is that you can choose how spicy 🔥 you like your dish to be!"
Bandidos Tacos & Cantina
100 High Street"Great food, flawless service and the atmosphere is very comfortable."
"Good food, and the coffee drinks give Starbucks a run for the money."
22 locals recommend
Uptown Coffee Cafe
236 N Main St"Good food, and the coffee drinks give Starbucks a run for the money."
Mill Street Sweets
"The best place for gourmet desserts in Farmville, VA!"
Miller's Country Store
2737 W 3rd St "Great people, great food, great service and very fair prices"
This Mennonite shop has a little bit of everything: local honey, delicious deli meats, spices, baking supplies, jams, sweets, snacks, made-to-order sandwiches, and the best chocolate chess pie around. Stop in to pick up your lunch, or watch for their next very popular doughnut day.
Yoder's Market
1604 W Virginia AveThis Mennonite shop has a little bit of everything: local honey, delicious deli meats, spices, baking supplies, jams, sweets, snacks, made-to-order sandwiches, and the best chocolate chess pie around. Stop in to pick up your lunch, or watch for their next very popular doughnut day.
Sightseeing
In 2008 the relocation and rehabilitation of the former Norfolk – Western depot was completed. The depot, a brick masonry structure, was originally built in 1915 and is the only standing railroad station in Nottoway County. In order to save the depot, it had to be moved from its original site to a site owned by the Town. Prior to the Civil War, the South Side Railroad crossed the Richmond and Danville Railroad at Burke Station. the rail line west of Burkeville to Farmville has been abandoned, but Burkeville is still a railroad junction with an interchange between the Norfolk Southern and Buckingham Branch railroads.
Burkeville Train Station
204 2nd StIn 2008 the relocation and rehabilitation of the former Norfolk – Western depot was completed. The depot, a brick masonry structure, was originally built in 1915 and is the only standing railroad station in Nottoway County. In order to save the depot, it had to be moved from its original site to a site owned by the Town. Prior to the Civil War, the South Side Railroad crossed the Richmond and Danville Railroad at Burke Station. the rail line west of Burkeville to Farmville has been abandoned, but Burkeville is still a railroad junction with an interchange between the Norfolk Southern and Buckingham Branch railroads.
"This exhibit of Civil War history is a must see for anyone interested in this iconic event."
14 locals recommend
Sailor's Creek State Park
6541 Sayler's Creek Rd"This exhibit of Civil War history is a must see for anyone interested in this iconic event."
"This is where General Lee surrendered and the Civil War ended. Civil War buffs and anyone interested in American History will benefit from this experience."
95 locals recommend
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 National Park Dr"This is where General Lee surrendered and the Civil War ended. Civil War buffs and anyone interested in American History will benefit from this experience."
"The Falls" is one of Lunenburg County's greatest secrets! The property is owned by the Town of Victoria and is open to the public, at their own risk. This area has many rock formations, natural waterfalls, and a man-made dam built by the Virginian Railway in the early 1920's. Be sure to bring your camera during your visit. There are many opportunities for outdoor activities at Nottoway Falls. Please see the image below for fishing and other lake regulations.
Nottoway Falls Reservoir
"The Falls" is one of Lunenburg County's greatest secrets! The property is owned by the Town of Victoria and is open to the public, at their own risk. This area has many rock formations, natural waterfalls, and a man-made dam built by the Virginian Railway in the early 1920's. Be sure to bring your camera during your visit. There are many opportunities for outdoor activities at Nottoway Falls. Please see the image below for fishing and other lake regulations.