Start your visit at the South Hill Virginia Visitor Center. The center is located in the historic South Hill Train Depot. It provides information about the area, and it’s also home to the Virginia S. Evans Doll Museum and the South Hill Model Train Museum. At the train museum, you can see a scaled model of Mecklenburg County – depicting what the county looked like at the start of the 20th century!To learn about the importance of agriculture in the area, make a stop at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum of Virginia. It showcases life on the farm in the early 1900s and features displays on tobacco production. If you go upstairs, you can also see a display of antique medical instruments and other items. Staying at a South Hill hotel is a convenient option if you’re going to check out the Colonial Center for Performing Arts. This majestic theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1925 to host vaudeville performances and musical productions. It later became a movie house. Now, it is managed by the South Hill Community Development Association and it presents a variety of shows and special events.Those seeking outdoor recreation will find plenty of options at Lake Gaston. Enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and more!
And if you’re in route to destinations like Kings Dominion Theme Park and Virginia Beach, one of the Choice Hotels in South Hill, VA would a great place to stop and rest-up along your journey. Book your stay today!