10. Enjoy outdoor festivals and chatting with local people. Virgilina Summerfest May 26, Cantaloupe Festival June 13, Staunton River Bridge Battle commemoration (150th anniv.) June 21-22, Patrick Henry Day at Brookneal July 4, Lakefest in Clarksville July 17-19. Details at Halifax County Visitors Center.
9. Catch the sun’s rays and wade in the water at Buggs Island Lake’s many beaches.
8. Shop at the area’s many antique stores. And check out the farmer’s markets in Halifax and South Boston on Saturdays.
7. See Bob Cage’s Sculpture Garden near U.S. 360. You won’t see anything like it anywhere.
6. Check out Halifax County’s many wineries. Sample their best and buy some to take home. Blackberry wine is a local favorite.
5. Look into the area’s unique past at museums such as the South Boston-Halifax County Museum, the Thomas Day House, the Le Coleman Museum and the Crossing of the Dan Exhibit at the Prizery.
4. Enjoy our fine restaurants, particularly the upscale Bistro 1888, the Molasses Grill for dinner, and Cafe Peroni and Southern Plenty for lunch. Windmill Farms, a Mennonite bakery is especially unique. Gatrell’s Cowboy Up Café in Virgilina is fun for karaoke.
3. Go hiking, biking or horseback riding at the Tobacco Heritage Trail.
2. See unparalleled auto racing at the South Boston Speedway and Virginia International Raceway, both within 20 minutes.
1. Attend the summer theater at the Prizery with two excellent summer stock musical productions: Hairspray June 19-July 2 and Les Miserables, July 11-20.