Editing Smithfield, Virginia (section)

==Culture and architecture{{Anchor|Historic District}}==
[[File:Pet Ham.jpg|thumb|The Isle of Wight County Museum holds P.D. Gwaltney Jr.'s "pet ham". It is thought to be the world's oldest ham, having been cured in 1902.]]
Known as the ham capital of the world, Smithfield attracts many tourists. [[Smithfield Historic District (Virginia)|Smithfield's Historic District]] is a major attraction, with more than 70 contributing properties from the Colonial, Federal, and Victorian periods. Historic buildings that lure tourists include the Isle of Wight County Museum, [[Fort Huger|Historic Fort Huger]], the Schoolhouse Museum, the [[Old Isle of Wight Courthouse|Old Courthouse of 1750]], and [[St. Luke's Church (Smithfield, Virginia)|St. Luke's Church]], a National Historic Landmark located just outside downtown. Other sites of historic interest include the former colonial tavern, now the [[William Rand Tavern|Smithfield Inn]]; the [[Wentworth-Grinnan House]], and [[Windsor Castle Park]].

Countryside attractions just outside Smithfield include Boykin's Tavern Museum, the 1800 Isle of Wight Courthouse, and Darden's Country Store & Smokehouse. The Jamestown/Scotland Ferry (located in Surry) allows tourists to visit [[Williamsburg, Virginia]], as well, linking Smithfield to the historic triangle. Smithfield is a convenient day trip from Norfolk, Richmond, and Virginia Beach.<ref>[http://www.smithfield-virginia.com/attractions.html "Attractions"], Smithfield, VA</ref>

The [[Fort Boykin|Fort Boykin Archaeological Site (44IW20)]], [[Four Square (Smithfield, Virginia)|Four Square]], [[P. D. Gwaltney Jr. House]], [[Ivy Hill Cemetery (Smithfield, Virginia)|Ivy Hill Cemetery]], [[Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery]], [[Poplar Hill (Smithfield, Virginia)|Poplar Hill]], [[Robert Tynes House]], and [[Wolftrap Farm]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>

Smithfield offers an array of events throughout the year. Family events include the Christmas Parade, the Smithfield Farmers Market, and Smithfield Olden Days. Local businesses and restaurants also offer entertainment. Jalapeños and Smithfield Station offer live music, while the Smithfield Little Theater offers various selections of plays throughout the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smithfield-virginia.com/events.html |title=Smithfield Events |website=www.smithfield-virginia.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041017175307/http://www.smithfield-virginia.com/events.html |archive-date=17 October 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Windsor Castle Park, Nike Park, Cypress Creek Golf Course, and Smithfield Station Restaurant, Waterfront Inn & Marina are some recreational sites of Smithfield. Boating, fishing, hunting, and biking are enjoyed, and the city has a local skate park, trails, and campgrounds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smithfield-virginia.com/recreation.html |title=Smithfield Recreation |website=www.smithfield-virginia.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041105135132/http://www.smithfield-virginia.com/recreation.html |archive-date=5 November 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref>