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Dads love a good outdoor adventure or a project to conquer, two of the many reasons why we love the men in our lives. In preparation for Father’s Day, we have put together a few of our local spots to plan a day of celebrating good ol’ D-A-D in Franklin Southampton!

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and we have made plans for you to have a spectacular day celebrating all the wonderful women in your life! Look no further for the perfect itinerary: unwind, grab lunch, and shop in Franklin Southampton VA!

The days are getting warmer, the sun is staying out longer and it is the perfect time to dine al-fresco. Come discover your favorite Franklin Southampton restaurants! Here’s the best patio dining options to pick from:

National Peanut Month: thirty-one days of commemorating Franklin Southampton’s most famous crop! Did you know Southampton County is home to the largest acreage of planted peanuts in the state of Virginia? With the highest-yield production in the state, you’ll be sure to find wonderful options for this delicious snack by planning a trip to Franklin Southampton! We’ve created a peanut trail around our community, spotlighting each of our seven peanut retail companies, let’s meet the Leaders of Legumes! 

Fishing can be considered a sport, hobby or recreational activity.  However you describe it, fishing in the Franklin Southampton County area can be second to none. I have spent my entire life trolling, drifting and sometimes even wading the rivers in this area. The abundance of fish species inhabiting these three local rivers is phenomenal. Don’t get me wrong, can you catch a much larger bass in Florida or Texas? Yes. Can you catch more and larger smallmouth and yellow perch in Wisconsin? Most defiantly! But what you will find here in Franklin Southampton is a fishing experience, which I believe, few places on Earth can rival.