Dining & Shopping

Who runs the world?! GIRLS!!! Who could also use a day out for relaxing and no cooking?! GIRLS! Get a group of girlfriends together and come enjoy relaxing times in Franklin Southampton VA!

Isn't it always great to know where the locals go? This blog highlights the winners of The Tidewater News' Hometown Choice so you can plan a trip to try all the favorite local spots! 

Ready to check everyone off your shopping list for the holiday season? We have the perfect small businesses to help you do just that! Plan a roadtrip to Franklin Southampton and find everything you need!

Sometimes January can feel like an entire year: riding the post-holiday train while wishing for Spring to show her lovely face! Here’s a bright piece of news to cheer up your winter blues, the restaurants in Franklin Southampton are ready to serve you! Before you start perusing menus and checking out specials on social media (which we highly encourage), we’ve compiled a list of the Franklin Southampton Economic Development Staff’s favorite menu items from a sampling of specialty stores and restaurants! Trust us, you’ll be so glad to have heeded these insider foodie tips!

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!