Surry Attractions

Bacon's Castle located in Surry was built in the mid to late 17th Century and looks much as it did back then, the only exception being the Greek Revival Addition added in the mid 19th Century. Bacon's Castle is furnished in period pieces and decorated in the fashions of the time. A museum store is located on site and sells mementos of the castle.

The Chippokes Plantation State Park located near Surry is a pleasant place to spend an afternoon or to stay overnight. The park is located on the James River and features a swimming complex, visitor's center, picnic sites, and a campground. Hiking and biking trails wind their way through the park.

The Smith's Fort Plantation is located in the pleasant town of Surry. Built over an eleven year timeframe from 1751 till 1765, this home was once the home of Jacob Faulcon and his family. The house is decorated in the fashions of the mid 18th Century and many interesting artifacts along with the family history are on display. The home is near the James River and the well kept grounds make for pleasant strolling.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Nuclear Energy at the Surry Nuclear Information Center. Models and interactive displays are used to help educate the public about nuclear power stations.