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Did you know Southampton County is home to the largest acreage of planted peanuts in the state of Virginia? With the highest-yield production in the state, you’ll be sure to find wonderful options for this delicious snack by planning a trip to Franklin Southampton along the Salty Southern Route!

Starting on Route 58, heading east:
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​Gurganus Peanut Outlet:
19123 Rawlings Road Capron, VA 23829
Located the furthest west on Route 58, Gurganus Peanuts has been a seasonal staple in Southampton County since 1991. In addition to peanuts, the family-owned store offers pumpkins, watermelons, and other fresh produce, depending on the month you visit!
NOTE: Gurganus is open from May 1st-December
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10AM-5:30PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1PM-5:30PM

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Belmont Peanuts:
22420 Southampton Parkway Courtland, VA 23837
Belmont Peanuts offers both a Gourmet Deli and Specialty Shop at their new retail facility! Come for the peanuts, stay for the full menu of gourmet sandwiches, salads, wraps, wine, beer, and desserts!
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8AM-4PM
Saturday and Sunday: 11AM-4PM

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​Parker's Peanuts:
28210 Southampton Parkway Courtland VA 23837
Dreamt up by US Air Force LT. Colonel Fred Parker, these peanuts have been ‘flying’ into kitchen pantries since 1983! New to the company is a retail space, making trying and buying their salted treats easier than ever!
Hours:
Monday: 10AM-4PM
Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM-6PM
Sunday: Closed

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​Peanut Patch Gift Shop:
​27478 Southampton Pkwy, Courtland, VA 23837
The Peanut Patch is the oldest gift shop in Southampton County! Located along Route 58, you can find Feridies peanuts and snacks, along with local craft items, Virginia food and wine and Virginia is For Lovers merchandise!
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM-5:30PM

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​Newsoms Peanuts:
23358 General Thomas Highway Newsoms, VA 23874
Tucked right off Route 671, Newsoms Peanuts has grown and sold the Virginia Jumbo Peanut since 1980. The Bunn family have deep roots in Southampton County and love to share stories when you pay the shop a visit!
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9AM-4:30PM

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​Hubs:
1459 Armory Drive Franklin VA 23851
Check out the Hubs Vine, a modern market featuring Hubs peanuts, Three Ships coffee, Richlands and Lolly’s Ice Cream, specialty food, drinks and games! The newly renovated building contains a grab-and-go food section along with specialty gifts and goodies! 
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30AM-6PM
Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: Closed
Want to see where this peanut family planted their roots? Take a special trip to their original production facility: 30275 Sycamore Avenue Sedley, VA 23878
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM

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​Virginia Peanut Company:
204 N. Main Street Franklin VA 23851
Your one-stop peanut shop in Historic Downtown Franklin! Wine, beer, lunch and peanuts, all under one roof, sign us up!
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 11AM-6PM
Saturday: 10AM-2PM
Sunday: Closed
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​Franklin/ Southampton ​Tourism Office:
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601 N. Mechanic Street Ste. 300 Franklin, VA 23851, 757.562.1958
Smithfield Visitor Center: 319 Main Street, Smithfield, VA 23430, ​757.357.5182
Suffolk ​Visitor Center: 524 North Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434, 757.514.4130​
Surry ​Visitor Center: 267 Church Street, Surry, VA 23883, 757.294.5095
Sussex County: SussexCountyVA.gov

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  • home
    • About >
      • Virginia Pork Products
      • Virginia Peanuts
    • Franklin & Southampton County
    • Smithfield & Isle of Wight County
    • Suffolk
    • Surry
    • Sussex
  • Attractions
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
  • Events
  • Itineraries
    • Day Trip 58 Itinerary
    • Foodie Fanatic Itinerary
    • Day Trip from the Historic Trianble Itinerary
    • Weekend 460 Itinerary
    • The Peanut Trail in Franklin and Southampton
    • Hams and History in Smithfield
  • Lodging
  • contact us
  • Along the Salty Southern Route Blog
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