- For other places with the same name, see Carrollton (disambiguation).
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Carrollton, Virginia is a community in South Hampton Roads, near the southern end of the James River Bridge across from Newport News. Carrollton has experienced growth as a bedroom community.
Understand
[edit]Orientation
[edit]Carrollton is southwest of Newport News, southeast of Smithfield, and northwest of Suffolk.
Name
[edit]Carrollton is named for the Carroll family, prominent landowners of the 19th century. The remaining home of the Carroll family is located at the intersection of Reynolds Drive and Norsworthy Drive, and is considered to have been in deteriorating condition for many years. At one time the home also is said to have served as the Carrollton Country Store.
The Carroll home is one of only a handful of truly historic Carrollton homes. It predates the original Carrollton Post Office, which is now occupied by a locally owned heating business. The old post office is located about 300 feet (100 m) east of the Carroll home on Norsworthy Drive near the western end of the current CDP. Its flagpole still stands.
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Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]Carrollton has 4 highways that run through it:
- U.S Route 17, The locals will tell you Route 17 is the most crowded highway in Carrollton, But for many travelers it may be their best option due to the fact it stretches all the way down to Florida.
- U.S Route 258, If you are coming from North Carolina, taking 258 is most likely a better choice because it is generally less crowded as the most major city in the area is still up ahead.
- Virginia State Route 10, If you are coming from Central Virginia, State Route 10 is likely your best bet, particularly if you are headed away from a big city.
- Virginia State Route 32, Route 32 is most likely not a viable option to take for most travelers, at least not for the entire way here due to the fact that Virginia Route 32 only exists, in Suffolk, Smithfield, Carrollton, and Newport News only being 38.89 miles. If you are coming from one of those cities State Route 32 may be your best bet due to it being the least crowded of the 4 highways most of the time.
Carrollton is bordered by 3 cities, Being Newport News, Smithfield, and Suffolk. You can get here from Newport News by going on the James River Bridge, You can also get here from Suffolk by going on the Sidney Bertram Hazelwood Sr. Bridge, To get here from Smithfield you can take U.S Route 258, Virginia State Route 10, or Virginia State Route 32.
By plane
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Carrollton doesn't have its own airport; it mainly served by Norfolk International Airport, and to a lesser extent, the Newport News Williamsburg International Airport.
By train
[edit]While Carrollton doesn't have its own train station, Carrollton is served by Newport News Station, Norfolk Station, and Williamsburg Transportation Center.
By bus
[edit]Public transit only exists on one bus route, that being Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) Route 964 as seen here. The service to Carrollton only happens twice per day (M-F only) in each direction, timed for commuters. There are buses from Smithfield Park and Ride at 5:30AM and 5:50AM, and from Newport News via Huntington at 3:40PM, with another just from Huntington at 3:47PM. The Smiths Neck & Carrollton stop is also the only stop in Carrollton.
Get around
[edit]There are no taxis available here. Carrollton is also not very walkable, so you will most likely need a car to get around.
See
[edit]- 1 Carroll Home, 13542 S Vlg Wy (intersection of Reynolds Drive and Norsworthy Drive). One of only a handful of truly historic Carrollton homes. At one time the home served as the Carrollton country store.
- 2 St. Luke's Church, Benns Church Boulevard, Benns Church. Feb - Dec Th–Sa 9:30AM-5PM. The oldest church in Virginia, which has been dated to 1682, although there are claims of it dating from 1632. The brick built church is run by Historic St. Luke's Restoration, who offer guided tours. $8.
Do
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- 1 Freedom Farm, 21093 Reynolds Dr, ☏ +1 757-238-8373. Trains, boards, and sells horses, and teaches you how to ride them. It is also a show stable that specializes in show hunters.
- 2 Nike Park, Isle of Wight Parks And Recreation, 13036 Nike Park Rd,, ☏ +1 757-397-2291. Nike Park is 100 acre park with softball and soccer fields. basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, picnic areas, nature and mountain bike trails, skate park, playgrounds, a senior center, and a recreation hall. The site of the park was used as a base for Nike anti-aircraft missiles between 1955 and 1961, and the park is named after this.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Finley's General Store (Finley's), 23305 Sugar Hill Rd, ☏ +1 757-745-7207. M noon–5PM, Tu–Sa 10AM–5PM, Su noon–4PM. A small general store with candy, soda, clothes, house decorations, dog treats, salsas, and more.
Supermarkets
[edit]- 2 Food Lion, 13478 Carrollton Blvd, ☏ +1 757-238-3330. daily:7AM–11PM. The main supermarket in Carrollton.
- 3 Jeb's Market (Jeb's), 15668 Carrollton Blvd. Gourmet meat market.
Eat
[edit]Restaurants
[edit]- 1 Bubba-N-Franks, 15149 Carrollton Blvd. Suite 51, ☏ +1 757-2382148. Tu–Su 11AM–8:30PM. Smokehouse BBQ. Makes good brisket, and pulled pork.
- 2 Cone Slingers, 15141 Carrollton Blvd, ☏ +1 757-745-8040. M–F 2–9PM, Sa Su noon–9PM. Fresh-made ice cream with funny flavor descriptions and specialty flavors.
- 3 Dock of The Bay Seafood Restaurant, 13162 Carrollton Blvd (near the James River Bridge), ☏ +1 757-279-2083. W–Su noon–8PM. Seafood restaurant; serves good fish tacos and full seafood platters.
- 4 Mama Mia Pizzeria, 13478 Carrollton Blvd, ☏ +1 757-238-7716. Su noon-9PM, M–Th 11AM–9PM, F Sa 11AM–10PM. Pizzeria. Serves wings as well.
- 5 Shang Hai, 13478 Carrollton Blvd, ☏ +1 757-238-8883. M–Th 11AM–10PM, F Sa 11AM–11PM, Su noon–10PM. Chinese restaurant using fresh ingredients.
- 6 Fatboy's Grill & Steamshack, 15042 Carrollton Blvd, ☏ +1 757-745-8200. Su–Th 11AM–midnight, F Sa 11AM–2AM. Serves good wings, seafood, burgers and serves alcohol.
- 7 La Parilla Mexican Grill, 13609 Carrollton Blvd, ☏ +1 757-745-7334. M–Th 11AM–10PM, F 11AM–10:30PM, Sa 11:30AM–10:30PM, Su 11AM–9PM. Fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine. Good tacos, and also serves margaritas.
- 8 Napoli É Ristorante Italiano, 13609 Carrollton Blvd, ☏ +1 757-7457622. M–Sa 11AM–8:30PM. Authentic Neapolitan restaurant, everything made by scratch, southern Italian cuisine. Really good pizza. Also serves wine.
- 9 Sakana Sushi, 13609 Carrollton Blvd. Suite 2, ☏ +1 757-745-7612. M–Th 11:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM–10PM, Su noon–9PM. Sushi, hibachi, beer, wine and sake.
- 10 Si Señor Mexican Restaurant, 13478 Carrollton Blvd, ☏ +1 757-7457241. M–Sa 11AM–10PM, Su 11AM–9PM. Mexican restaurant. Good guacamole and burritos. Also serves horchata and virgin daiquiris.
Sleep
[edit]Carrollton only has one hotel.
- 1 Stonewood Inn & Suites of Carrollton - Smithfield, ☏ +1 757-542-3092. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. The only hotel in Carrollton.
Connect
[edit]Carrollton has 2 area codes being 757 and 948, and is covered by all 3 major American telecommunication companies. Most buildings should have internet access, Spectrum is the exclusive internet provider of Carrollton.
- 1 Blackwater Regional Library, 14362 New Towne Haven Lane, ☏ +1 757-238-2641, [email protected]. M 9AM–5PM, Tu W noon–7PM, Th 9AM–5PM, F noon–5PM, Sa 10AM–1PM.
- 2 United States Postal Service, 15108 Carrollton Blvd, ☏ +1 757-238-3158. 24 Hours (Closed Su).
Go next
[edit]From Carrollton, There are many places you can go to depending on what you would like to see.
- Newport News - Just a ride on the James River Bridge away. Newport News is home to the Mariner's Museum, Virginia War Museum, Virginia Living Museum, and the U.S Army Transportation Museum.
- Norfolk - About 23 miles away, Norfolk is home to the world's largest naval base.
- Smithfield - Southwest of Carrollton, Smithfield is a place with history, hospitality, and of course, ham. If you want to eat Virginia ham, the locals will tell you Smithfield is the best place to do it.
- Suffolk - Suffolk is just a ride on the Sidney Bertram Hazelwood Sr. Bridge away. Home of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
- Virginia Beach - About 40 miles away. If you're looking to go to the beach, the locals will tell you the best beaches are in Virginia Beach.
| Routes through Carollton |
| Yorktown ← Newport News ← | N  S
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→ Suffolk → Chesapeake |
| Hampton ← Newport News ← | N  S
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→ Smithfield → Scotland Neck |
| Suffolk ← Newport News ← | N  S
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→ Smithfield → Richmond |
| END ← Newport News ← | N  S
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→ Smithfield → Suffolk |