Discover History at Riddick's Folly House Museum

Getting There

• Car

  Start in Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Head northwest on Refuge Rd toward US-17 N. Merge onto US-17 N and continue for approximately 15 miles. Take the exit for VA-10 W and follow this road for about 5 miles until you reach downtown Suffolk. Once in downtown Suffolk, turn left onto N Main St. Continue on N Main St for about 1 mile, and Riddick's Folly House Museum will be on your right at 510 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434.

• Public Transportation

  From Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, you will need to arrange for transportation to the nearest public transit stop. If you can get to a local taxi service or rideshare, request a ride to Suffolk Transit. Once you arrive at a Suffolk Transit stop, you can take the Route 1 bus toward the downtown Suffolk area. Get off at the stop nearest to N Main St. Walk north on N Main St for about 10 minutes, and Riddick's Folly House Museum will be at 510 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434.

• Bicycle

  If you choose to bike from Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, exit the refuge and head northwest on Refuge Rd. Turn left onto US-17 N and continue for about 15 miles. Be cautious as this route involves cycling on roads with vehicle traffic. Once you reach downtown Suffolk, turn left onto N Main St and continue for about 1 mile. You will find Riddick's Folly House Museum at 510 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434.