The newly built Sleep Inn Emporia hotel; opened in August 2007; is conveniently located on exit 11B off I-95 and US 58 West. Our hotel is situated just minutes from annual festivals like the Virginia Peanut Festival in September at Veterans Memorial Park; and the Virginia Pork Festival in June. This Emporia; VA hotel is less than 30 miles from points of interest like Lake Gaston Resort; St. Paul''s College; the Randy Parton Theater; the Village View Mansion House; and the Carolina Crossroads music and entertainment district.