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I'd toured the rooms several years earlier, and I knew just which one we wanted: The Annie Mae Sykes Room. It's truly like spending the night in Versailles. Lush silks, elaborate brocades, a canopied bed, and a decadent day bed. Truly heaven! We started our evening with dinner in the dining room. The cuisine was delicious-- we tried the Beef Tenderloin with twice-baked potatoes, and the Seafood platter, which included two HUGE scallops and two petite crab cakes (perhaps the best I've tasted--all crab!), accompanied by sweet potato fries. Delicious.
After dinner, we sat on the veranda in front, relaxed in the comfy rockers, and watched the world go by. After a sound night's sleep, we awoke to a fresh coffee tray outside our room, and went down for a hearty breakfast. You can choose from the Traditional Country Breakfast (eggs, maple sausage, Smithfield ham, grits and toast), Granola with fruit and yogurt, cinnamon French toast, or their famous Smithfield Ham rolls. Want seconds? Just ask. Breakfast is served from 8:30 am until 10 am.
During your visit, make sure you tour the downtown area of Smithfield (it's right out the front door!) and its antique stores, art galleries, and boutiques. Room rates (including the full breakafast) are $135 Sunday-Thursday, and $155 Friday-Saturday. Corporates are a bit lower. They also offer AAA, Military, and Senior discounts. (Looking for more military discounts? Click here.) Contact: Smithfield Inn Bed & Breakfast/ Restaurant & Tavern
112 Main Street, Smithfield - 757-357-1752 - www.smithfieldinn.com
Smithfield is just down the pike and over the James River from Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and the James River Plantations. |
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So after your stay at this most romantic inns, take a 25 minute drive east on Route 10 until you get to the little town of Surry. Follow the signs for the free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry (which is a fun excursion in and of itself), and you'll be able to take a free ferry ride across the James, giving you an unparalleled view of the recreated colonial ships at Jamestown Settlement and the old church at Historic Jamestowne as you cross.
You'll also be on your way to Highway 5, which you can use for a tour of the James River Plantations (including our favorite, Shirley Plantation). Or, you can head for the many attractions near Williamsburg, including Colonial Williamsburg, or press on northeast to spend the day in the idyllic village of Yorktown.
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