Spend Your Day Like a Local in Powhatan, VA
Ever wonder how a Powhatan local spends their day? While there is no one way to spend a day in Powhatan County, here are some quintessential Powhatan businesses, sites, and attractions to check out while you’re visiting. You’ll be sure to see someone you know, strike up a friendly conversation, and feel right at home.
Frisby’s Restaurant – 2150 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139
Start your day in Powhatan County with a breakfast at long-time local favorite, Frisby’s Restaurant. Their iconic breakfast dishes provide you with that first-thing-in-the-morning southern comfort you’d probably expect from a small community like ours.
Powhatan’s Historical Driving Tour
To truly be a local for the day, you’re going to need to understand Powhatan’s history. Follow our story map, “Twenty Historical Sites in Powhatan, Virginia” for a three-hour driving tour of sites dating from the 1730s to the 1930s. Click the link above to start your tour!
Chadwick’s Orchids – 1240 Dorset Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
Since 1989, Chadwick’s Orchids has been a hidden gem of Powhatan County. With storefront locations in Richmond and a massive orchid greenhouse right here in rural Powhatan, this family business is sure to provide you with a unique shopping and educational experience.
Fighting Creek Park – 2201 Mann Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
Orchids not your thing? How about taking advantage of the miles of trails, playgrounds, and athletic fields over at Fighting Creek Park! Powhatan is fortunate to have such ample greenspace and locals love gathering at the largest public county-owned park.
County Seat Restaurant and Gathering Place – 3883 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
End your day in Powhatan by grabbing dinner at County Seat, another local favorite family-owned business here in the county, right across from the historic courthouse. After enjoying more delicious southern comfort favorites, stick around for their frequent live music offerings. These are always a treat!
Immerse Yourself in the Powhatan Community
While you can never truly “spend a day like a local” without being a local, it’s certainly fun to try out the community’s tried and true staples, little known eats, and more. Looking for more to explore in Powhatan County? Check out our other options for dining, drinking, recreation, and shopping.