Franklin - Virginia - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Franklin, Virginia is the prefect example of country living in the middle of a city. With a population of less than 9,000, you will experience the small town feeling whilst visiting all the attractions and taking part in the activities.

The museums in this town are second to none. The Rawl Museum Arts is an affiliate of the Virginia Museum of Art and promotes the visual and performing arts in the county. It contains four galleries of exhibits and a gift shop. The Southampton Agriculture and Forest Museum is situated on ten acres and features both indoor and outdoor exhibits of all types of items related to farming and lumbering. You can visit an old farm house, a country store and a sawmill or take a tour of the whole facility.

There are several festivals and fairs held annually in the town. The Heritage Day Festival celebrates the cultural heritage of the area on the third Saturday of each September. There are many booths where you can purchase crafts, food and there are many opportunities for family fun. The Franklin County - Southampton Fair is held during the second week of August and has something for everyone with rides, live entertainment and over 1,200 exhibits.

Franklin has many opportunities for specialty shopping. Shop for art at the Martha Gibson Studios or specialty children's clothing at the Pattycake Boutique. You can dine at the Dockside Restaurant, with a wide selection of seafood, or enjoy the home cooking delights at the For Pete's Sake. For accommodations you can choose from bed and breakfast establishments, such as the Nottoway River Ranch or the Sunnyside Plantation Bed and Breakfast. You can choose at the Comfort Inn with 77 spacious suites and two Jacuzzi rooms.