Suffolk Virginia Real Estate Suffolk Virginia is a thriving city in the heart of southeastern Virginia, offering family attractions, new accommodations, a myriad of shoppes and boutiques, a burgeoning arts and culture scene and a variety of recreational activities. It's a good time to be in Suffolk.  Discover the Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge-111,000 acres of untouched wilderness. Swim, scuba dive, canoe, kayak or fish in 8,000 acres of lakes and rivers. Play a round of golf at one of our five championship golf courses. Take the plunge and skydive!  Grab a cappuccino, or a quiet dinner for two, tickets to a show, the opening of an art exhibit or a quiet walk along the riverfront-all in Suffolk. Our city's small town charm and big city amenities attract conference and meeting attendees, group tours, leisure travelers and day trippers.  Suffolk honors community spirit with annual family-friendly events and festivals including the Suffolk Peanut Festival, Nansemond Indian Tribal Pow Wow, Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival, Great Dismal Birding Festival and many more.