Living in Farmville puts you in the center of a beautiful and vibrant community. Farmville offers all the comfort and charm of rural Virginia, while being convenient to city centers. The tri-county region that includes Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland Counties, allow for a wide variety of recreational activities. Water-sports activities are popular thanks to the 3 area rivers, the Appomattox, the Willis, and the James River. Nearby state parks provide multiple opportunities to splash in the water or hike trails. You can also enjoy the ease of relaxing as you explore the local fishing holes near your apartment in Farmville, including the nationally recognized, 845-acre, Briery Creek Lake.
Farmville shopping is unique, with lots of choices and great prices. Farmville is home to an active Main Street shopping area and many other shopping centers. The entire East coast comes to Farmville to shop our many retail stores and to save thanks to wholesale furniture bargains. Great furniture shopping opportunities are enhanced by stores that offer one-of-a-kind antiques, elegant home décor, clothing, canoes, novelty gifts, books and so much more.
Farmville dining is eclectic and spans many cultures, offering diners some of the finest food in the South. This dynamic community inspires vibrant new restaurants regularly, creating an endless array of options: elegant restaurants, diners, home-style cooking, pizza, outdoor cafés, and fast-food restaurants abound to tempt your tastebuds, all within minutes of your Farmville apartment.
Farmville is also home to 4 area golf courses, including the 18-hole, PGA sanctioned, Manor Golf Club. Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney provide plenty of sports for your resident “fan” – basketball, baseball, lacrosse, or field hockey. Longwood Center for Visual Arts provides exhibits from both local and nationally known artists that will captivate the imagination.
Things to Do In Farmville
One of the best parts of living in the heart of Virginia at Poplar Forest Apartments in Farmville is the immense number of things to do and see! Beautiful golf courses, museums and Civil War history, hiking, biking and outdoor sports, theater, and the arts – there are so many things to do and see near your Farmville apartment that you will always have something new to add to your list! Use the following links to find out about just a few of the wonderful activities available.
- Battleground Martial Arts
- Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail
- Eggleston Karate Studio
- Esther Thomas Atkinson Museum
- Five Pointes Dance Center, Inc.
- Hampden-Sydney Tigers Athletics
- Heart of Virginia Aviation
- Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club
- Lee’s Retreat Civil War Driving Tour
- Longwood Lancers Athletic Events
- Main Street Lanes Bowling
- Margaret Watson Bird Club
- Southside Virginia Family YMCA
- The Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat
- Sandy River Outdoor Adventure
- Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park
- Dr. Erica Geary Dog Park
- Grove Street Park
- Haynes Street Park
- Riverside Park
- Wilck’s Lake Park
- High Bridge Trail State Park
Gourmet & More in Farmville
Living at Poplar Forest Apartments allows you to taste some of the best food in the south! The dining scene near your Farmville apartment is robust and diverse, with an ever-changing list of new restaurants as well as many tried-and-true favorites. Farmville’s great offerings include a wonderful array of grocery stores and gourmet markets, local farms, and the popular Farmville farmer’s market. In addition, Virginia has become a nationally celebrated region for great wineries and breweries, and Farmville places you in close proximity to some of the finest offerings to be found in the country. Browse through the links below to get a “taste” of what an apartment in Farmville, Virginia has to offer!
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Farmville Dining
- Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Charley’s Waterfront Cafe
- Cook Out
- El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
- The Fishin’ Pig
- The Golden Palace
- Macado’s Restaurant & Bar
- Merks Place
- Moe’s Southwest Grill
- Musashi
- Ruby Tuesday Restaurant & Bar
- The Uptown Coffee Café
- Walker’s Diner
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Farmville Wineries & Breweries
- DeVualt Family Vineyards
- The Brew House
- The Virginia Tasting Cellar
- Three Roads Brewing Company
- Bright Meadows Farm
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Farmville Markets
- Farmville Farmers’ Market
- Food Lion
- Granny B’s Market
- Joe’s Seafood
- Mill Street Sweets
- Walmart Supercenter
Shopping in Farmville
One of the best parts of living at Poplar Forest Apartments is the amazing Farmville shopping! Farmville, Virginia is truly at the center of everything, with a shopping scene that includes 7 shopping centers and a wide variety of shops. Antiques, furniture, clothing, unique gifts, and so much more can be found conveniently near your Poplar Forest Apartment in Farmville. Please browse the links below to learn more about Farmville shopping!
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Farmville Shopping
- The Attic Pawn Shop</a
- Barnes & Noble Longwood
- Belk
- Carousell Consignments
- Carter’s Flower Shop
- Caryn’s Bridals, Formals & Tuxedoes
- Dollar General Store
- Dollar Tree
- East End Motor Company
- Family Dollar Store
- Farmville Wholesale Electric Supply Co.
- A Great Escape Spalon
- Green Front Furniture
- Hibbett’s Sports
- Key Office Supply
- Lib’s Place
- Mainly Clay
- Ranson’s Inc. Radio Shack
- Roses
- Sears Hometown Store
- The Appomattox River Company
- The Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- Tractor Supply Co.