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A crossroads with character

Emporia sits at the junction of I-95 and US-58, where two historic towns—Hicksford and Belfield—merged across the Meherrin River in 1887. The downtown historic district preserves late 19th-century commercial architecture, while Village View, an elegant Federal-style mansion from the 1790s, served as Confederate headquarters during the Civil War. This Southern Virginia city anchors a region deeply rooted in Virginia's peanut farming heritage.

Where history meets the highway

The Good Earth Peanut Company operates from an 1854 warehouse, offering gourmet Virginia peanuts that make thoughtful gifts for clients or colleagues. Each October, the Virginia Peanut Festival brings parades and live entertainment to downtown streets. Meherrin River Park provides walking trails and boat access along scenic riverbanks, offering a natural respite between meetings or during travel breaks. Most business travelers base themselves along the Highway 58 corridor near I-95, where you'll find reliable hotel options and convenient dining.

Gateway to regional exploration

The city's strategic location makes it an efficient stopover for East Coast travelers, with Richmond International Airport 65 miles north. Lake Gaston's water recreation lies minutes away, while Petersburg's Civil War sites and Richmond's cultural attractions are within an hour's drive. Emporia requires a car for navigation, but its position at this major crossroads provides straightforward access to Virginia's capital region and North Carolina's northern communities.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emporia

Can I use my miles on Delta Stays to book hotels in Emporia?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Emporia using your Delta miles, either for the total amount or in combination with money to reserve your stay. Simply log in to your SkyMiles® account, where you will also discover Member-only offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What is the benefit of booking my Emporia hotel directly on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. You will also enjoy access to special Member offers at select properties, and have the flexibility to pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. To receive your miles, make sure to log in to your SkyMiles account or provide your SkyMiles number during checkout when making a cash payment. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Is it possible to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Each property maintains its own cancellation policy. We recommend reviewing the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. Some rates are refundable, while others are non-refundable. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation may affect the mileage credits you earn and receive in your account.

Can I use my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card to book?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you can earn additional miles along with valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. These offers are subject to specific terms. To gain a full understanding of your card's complete benefits package, we recommend visiting the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where detailed information about all your cardholder privileges is available for review.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Periodically, Delta Stays offers opportunities for SkyMiles Members to accumulate Medallion® Qualification Dollars through hotel and vacation rental reservations completed using Delta Stays. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to have a Delta SkyMiles account to book hotels on Delta Stays?

No, anyone can book hotels through Delta Stays. However, only SkyMiles Members can earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent (excluding taxes and other fees) on Delta Cars and Stays, and it is free to join. Visit the delta.com to join today.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, Delta Stays offers a wide selection of vacation rentals in addition to hotels. Explore the variety of homes, condos, and unique accommodations powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Emporia?

To experience Emporia during great weather, consider a visit in September when the temperature is mild and the city hosts the Virginia Peanut Festival. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during November when you'll find the lowest rates of the year and fewer crowds.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar