The Location

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October at Fair Downs is located in the heart of Historic Suffolk, only minutes from downtown Main Street, shopping and entertainment. Interstates are nearby, making it an easy commute to Norfolk, Chesapeake and the Peninsula. It’s central location coupled with the opportunity for a carefree lifestyle, make October the perfect place to call home! Visit today!

Directions:

October at Fair Downs is centrally located and only minutes from major arteries.

  • Only 15 miles from Portsmouth
  • Only 16 miles from  Chesapeake
  • Only 21 miles from Newport News
  • Only 18 miles from Norfolk
  • Only 22 miles from Hampton
  • Only 31 miles from Virginia Beach

Driving Directions from Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Portsmouth:

  1. From your location head toward I-264 and head West on I-264
  2. From I-264 take the exit onto I-664 N toward Richmond/US-58/Suffolk/US-13/US-460
  3. Take exit 13A to merge onto W Military Hwy/US-460/US-58 toward VA-191/US-13 Continue to follow US-460/US-58
  4. Turn left at US-13/VA-337/E Washington St
  5. Arrive at E Washington St & S 12th St Suffolk, VA 23434

Driving Directions from Chesapeake:

  1. From your location head toward I-64 E/US-17 N toward Richmond/Suffolk Continue to follow I-64 E
  2. Slight left at I-664 N (signs for Richmond/US-58/I-664/Suffolk/Newport News/US-13/US-460)
  3. Take exit 13A to merge onto W Military Hwy/US-460/US-58 toward VA-191/US-13 Continue to follow US-460/US-58
  4. Turn left at US-13/VA-337/E Washington St
  5. Arrive at E Washington St & S 12th St Suffolk, VA 23434

Driving Directions from Hampton/Newport News:

  1. From your location head toward I-664 S and head South to Suffolk
  2. Take exit 13A to merge onto US-460/US-58 toward Suffolk/US-13 7.4 mi
  3. Turn left at US-13/VA-337/E Washington St
  4. Arrive at E Washington St & S 12th St Suffolk, VA 23434

The History

The historyThe resting spot of October at Fair Downs shares the history of Suffolk. Nestled just to the north of the city’s Main Street, the area has its roots as Tidewater Fair Downs. It was in this area that locals used to gather to have fun, sample locally grown foods, and watch harness racers and their horses vie for a blue ribbon. For years, neighbors and friends gathered to cheer on their favorite horse and jockey and enjoy the company of their neighbors.



The City

The CityA combination of rural and suburban life, Suffolk has preserved nearly four centuries of history within its borders. A quaint downtown coupled with expansive industry and thriving communities offer residents and employees a diverse choice of lifestyle with abundant healthcare, employment and educational opportunities.

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