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The C H E S A P E A K E B AY Region is not far from the hustle-and-bustle of major cities in Virginia – yet with its coastal charm, travelers will feel miles away. Comprised of quaint towns hidden in coves and along creeks, the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula boast 1,800 miles of riverside shoreline. This region is steeped in iconic history, natural beauty and small-town charm. From the local restaurants and farmers markets serving up fresh seafood to the quaint bed and breakfasts and unique shops, a journey to this region will leave you with a true taste of “rivah” and Bay life.

BOOK A STAY at Belle Grove Plantation Bed & Breakfast, birthplace of James Madison, in King George. Stay in a suite named for one of the families who lived there since the 1600s. Enjoy afternoon tea, special events and the sweep of the Potomac flowing by.

ENJOY THE SECOND LARGEST BEACHFRONT in Virginia at Colonial Beach. Stroll the Boardwalk and River-walk along the Potomac. Enjoy the marinas and many downtown dining options. Be sure to try Northern Neck Ginger Ale, bottled since 1926 in nearby Montross. Pick up a bottle or two of Monroe Bay Winery small batch wines and ciders at the Monroe Market in Colonial Beach.

GET OUT YOUR PIE RECIPES and head to Westmoreland Berry Farm to pick your own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. You can buy jam, shortbread and ice cream in the gift shop, and don’t forget to play with the goats!

START YOUR FOSSIL COLLECTION at Westmoreland State Park’s Fossil Beach. Collecting is encouraged, and you might find ancient shark’s teeth or whale bones. Horsehead Cliffs provide a sweeping view of the Potomac. With tent sites and cabins, boat rentals and six miles of trails, you won’t run out of things to do!

STOP BY THE REEDVILLE FISHING MUSEUM and learn about the waterman’s life, essential to the economy and culture of the Chesapeake Bay. Catch a vintage boat show, build a model or sail on one of the museum’s fleet of boats.

VISIT STRATFORD HALL, the ancestral home of the famous Lee family, and birthplace of General Robert E. Lee. Hear their fascinating Colonial and Revolutionary War history, attend an 18th-century play or enjoy fall foliage from a kayak on the Potomac River.

INDULGE IN THE FRUITS of eight premiere wineries on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. Get a Limited Edition Tasting Pass, go to special events like art and oyster crawls, or try one of the sample itineraries provided.

SEEING THE BAY BY BOAT? Dock at the Urbanna Town Marina at Upton’s Point, where everything you need is within walking distance. Or hop on the town trolley for a tour of the town’s historic buildings, including one of the few Colonial courthouses still standing. If you’re in the mood for some southern BBQ, try Something Different in downtown Urbanna.

FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN, stay at Bethpage Resort, near Urbanna. You’ll have trouble deciding which fun thing to do first when you see the water park, the AquaJump, mini-golf, playgrounds, Rappahannock River cruise and more.

EXPERIENCE THE FINE POINTS of native oyster flavor at Merroir, in Topping. A play on the wine-culture word “terroir,” merroir refers to the variations in aquatic environment which give the oysters their distinctive flavors. Enjoy them paired with world-famous wines and crisp ciders at this family-owned oyster business. For an immersive experience, try Urbanna Seafood & Raw Bar. This restaurant features a seafood market and you can ask for a tour of the shucking house a crab tanks and get some great pictures of the deadrise boats at the dock.

EARN YOUR WINGS with the experience of a lifetime: a flight in a vintage open-cockpit Warbird with Bay Aviation in Topping. Flights run from 15 to 60 minutes. Or take a scenic Bay tour in a single-engine Cessna.

ATTEND THE VIRGINIA OYSTER ACADEMY at the historic Tides Inn in Irvington. Learn about oyster ecology, accompany a Virginia waterman on a one-hour harvest trip and learn the art of shucking. And of course, eat plenty of oysters. Or rent a room at the Inn at Tabbs Creek in Mathews where you can borrow a kayak and paddle to Main Street. Be sure to check out the Dog & Oyster restaurant, great antique and gift shops and the Gwynn’s Island Museum in Mathews, too.

LEARN TO SAIL at one of several local sailing schools: Norton Yachts, Stingray Point, Fishing Bay, Christchurch or Premier. If you already have a boat, reserve a transient slip at Deltaville Yachting Center and borrow the courtesy car to explore around town.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HISTORY at Gloucester Courthouse where the last British troops surrendered and marched down Main Street in 1781. A Virginia Main Street Community, Gloucester features boutique shops, two breweries and excellent restaurants.The Dog and Oyster Vineyard—Irvington

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Westmoreland County

More Beaches, More Parks, More Wine, More History.

Come visit historic Westmoreland County, explore scenic byways, stop at the wineries and enjoy the county’s small-town charms. Discover the birthplaces of George Washington, James Monroe and the Lee family. Enjoy the sunrise at Westmoreland State Park or the beaches, see artisans at work and pick fruit at the Berry Farm. There’s more to see and do in Westmoreland County.

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ChesapeakeBayNORTHERN NECK TOURISM COMMISSION457 Main St., Warsaw 22572804-333-1919; northernneck.orgHistoric sites, waterfront recreation, oysters, wine and relaxation!

NORTHERN NECK WATERTRAILS457 Main St., Warsaw 22572804-333-1919; northernneck.orgWatertrails along the creeks and tributaries of the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers and Chesapeake Bay.

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COLONIAL BEACHCOLONIAL BEACH TOURISMAt Town Pier, 18 North Irving Ave. Colonial Beach 22443804-224-0732; colonialbeach.orgCBVA’s sandy beach, located on the shores of the Potomac River, is the second largest in Virginia.

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COLONIAL BEACH BOARDWALKN. Irving Ave., Colonial Beach 22443804-224-7181; colonialbeachva.netOn the Potomac River, great views, water recreation. Open daily. bI

COLONIAL BEACH MUNICIPAL FISHING PIERBeach Terrace, Colonial Beach 22443804-224-7181; colonialbeachva.netFishing pier extending over the Potomac River. Open daily. I

MUSEUM AT COLONIAL BEACH128 Hawthorne St., Colonial Beach 22443804-224-3379; museumatcolonialbeach.comHistory of 19th-century bathing and fishing resort on Potomac River. b

DAHLGREN T H I N G S T O D O

DAHLGREN HERITAGE MUSEUM & TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER3540 James Madison Pkwy., Dahlgren 22448540-663-3680; dahlgrenmuseum.orgInterpreting stories that make Dahlgren a jewel of national defense. j

HEATHSVILLE T H I N G S T O D O

RICE’S HOTEL/HUGHLETT’S TAVERN73 Monument Pl., Heathsville 22473804-580-3377; rhhtfoundationinc.org18th-century tavern, heritage arts center & guilds. Farmers market. b

IRVINGTON T H I N G S T O D O

STEAMBOAT ERA MUSEUM156 King Carter Dr., Irvington 22480804-438-6888; steamboateramuseum.orgTheatre, interactive video stations, dioramas, artifacts, models, paintings and photos. b

KILMARNOCK T H I N G S T O D O

KILMARNOCK MUSEUM76 N. Main St., Kilmarnock 22482804-436-9100; northernneck.orgRecalls early days of the bustling town, first known as Steptoe’s Ordinary, settled in 1719. b

KING GEORGE COUNTY

KING GEORGE COUNTY8076 Kings Hwy., King George 22485540-775-4386; king-george.va.usGateway to the historic Northern Neck of Virginia.

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CALEDON STATE PARK11617 Caledon Rd., King George 22485540-663-3861; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK virginiastateparks.gov. $bjI

KING GEORGE MUSEUMLocated at the Old Jail at the King George county courthouse, King George 22485540-775-9477; kghistory.orgOpen Thursday and Saturday, 10am-2pm or by appointment. b

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BELLE ISLE STATE PARK1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster 22503804-462-5030; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK virginiastateparks.gov. $b

HICKORY HOLLOW NATURE PRESERVEVA 604 in Lancaster, Regina Rd.804-720-4295; dcr.virginia.gov254 acres, mixed pine-hardwood forest, ravines and Cabin swamp.

HISTORIC CHRIST CHURCH & MUSEUM420 Christ Church Rd., Weems 22576804-438-6855; christchurch1735.orgNational Historic Landmark and one of America’s finest Colonial churches. $bjI

LANCASTER VA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MARY BALL WASHINGTON MUSEUM & LIBRARY8346 Mary Ball Rd, Lancaster 22503804-462-7280; mbwm.orgLancaster County exhibits, historic district buildings and genealogy research center. $b

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MORATTICO WATERFRONT MUSEUM6584 Morattico Rd., Morattico 22523804-462-7690; morattico.orgCultural history of a working watermen’s village in the 1901 Morattico general store. b

MONTROSS T H I N G S T O D O

NORTHERN NECK OF VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH LIBRARY15825 Kings Hwy., Montross 22520804-493-1862; nnvhs.orgCovering genealogy of Westmoreland, Northumberland, Richmond, Lancaster, King George and Stafford counties.

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

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BUSH MILL STREAM NATURAL AREAVA 642 until you see the sign for Bush Mill Stream, Heathsville 22473804-225-2303; dcr.virginia.govFreshwater meets saltwater of the Great Wicomico River; blue herons.

DAMERON MARSH NATURAL AREA PRESERVEBall’s Neck Rd., to Cloverdale Rd., to Guarding Point Ln., Kilmarnock 22482804-225-2303; dcr.virginia.govTrail, boardwalk, wildlife viewing platform, parking, kayak/canoe launch site.

HUGHLETT POINT NATURAL AREA PRESERVEVA 200 towards Burgess, right onto VA 606, right onto VA 605., Wicomico Church 22579804-225-2303; dcr.virginia.govParking, trails, a woodland boardwalk, wildlife viewing platforms, interpretive signs.

NORTHERN NECK FARM MUSEUM12705 Northumberland Hwy. Heathsville 22473804-761-5952; thefarmmuseum.orgTells the story of Northern Neck agriculture. Exhibits and equipment. $b

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY BALL MEMORIAL MUSEUM & LIBRARY86 Back St., Heathsville 22473804-580-8581; northumberlandvahistory.orgExtensive genealogical library and programs in Heathsville’s Historic District. b

REEDVILLE T H I N G S T O D O

REEDVILLE FISHERMEN’S MUSEUM504 Main St., Reedville 22539804-453-6529; rfmuseum.orgFishing industry exhibits, heritage vessels, 1875 house, model trains. $b

TANGIER CRUISES468 Buzzard Pt Rd., Reedville 22539804-453-2628; tangiercruise.comDay cruise to quaint Tangier Island from Reedville. $bj

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MENOKIN4037 Menokin Rd., Warsaw 22572804-333-1776; menokin.orgWaterfront property of Declaration of Independence signer Francis Lightfoot Lee. bj

RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE336 Wilna Rd., Warsaw 22572804-333-1470 fws.gov/refuge/rappahannock_river_valleyWildlife viewing and photography, fishing, boating, walking, environmental education, nature. b

RICHMOND COUNTY MUSEUM5874 Richmond Rd., Warsaw 22572804-333-3607; co.richmond.va.us/visitors/richmond-county-museum1872 jail gallery, Colonial courthouse, country store, Rappahannock tribe, gift shop. b

WESTMORELAND COUNTY

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WESTMORELAND COUNTY MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER43 Court Square, Montross 22520804-493-8440; visitwestmorelandva.comView the Charles Willson Peale 1768 portrait of Sir William Pitt, artifacts, displays and programs related to county history and a research library. bj

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A.T. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL MUSEUM18849 King’s Hwy., Montross 22520804-493-7070; northernneck.orgOne of the first African-American high schools in area. Historical artifacts and memorabilia. b

GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL MONUMENT1732 Popes Creek Rd., Oak Grove 22443804-224-1732; nps.gov/gewaBirth site, Memorial House, Colonial kitchen, farm, tours & programs. b

JAMES MONROE BIRTHPLACE SITE4460 James Monroe Hwy., Colonial Beach 22443804-214-9145; monroefoundation.orgBirthplace of the 5th U.S. president. Open weekends Memorial Day to Labor Day. bj

KINSALE FOUNDATION AND MUSEUM449 Kinsale Rd., Kinsale 22488804-472-3001; 804-472-2013 kinsalefoundation.orgOldest customs port. Steamboat-era museum. bj

NORTHERN NECK HERITAGE TRAIL BICYCLING ROUTE457 Main St., Warsaw 22572804-333-1919; nps.gov/pohe/planyourvisit/mapsPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail’s Northern Neck segment. Maps available.

STRATFORD HALL 483 Great House Rd., Stratford 22558804-493-8038; stratfordhall.orgGuided and self-guided tours, lodging, beach, hiking, special events. $bj

VOORHEES NATURE PRESERVERt. 634, park at Westmoreland Berry Farm, Oak Grove 22443804-224-9171; westmorelandberryfarm.comHome to the bald eagle; four miles of trails, scenic views.

WESTMORELAND BERRY FARM1235 Berry Farm Ln., Oak Grove 22443804-224-9171; 800-997-BERRY westmorelandberryfarm.comMore than just berries: a 21st-century family adventure along the Rappahannock River. b

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145 Cliff Rd., Montross 22520804-493-8821; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARKvirginiastateparks.gov. $bjI

MIDDLE PENINSULA

GLOUCESTER COUNTYVIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY

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GLOUCESTER VISITOR CENTER6504 Main St., Gloucester 23061804-693-0014; 866-847-4887visitgloucesterva.orgVisit the clerk’s office, now the visitor center for maps, area brochures and information. Revolutionary War and Native American exhibits. bj

WHITLEY’S PEANUT FACTORY1977 George Washington Memorial Hwy. Gloucester Point 23062804-642-1975; 800-470-2244whitleyspeanut.comCertified Visitor’s Center, retail store selling peanut products and souvenirs. bI

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ABINGDON EPISCOPAL CHURCH4645 George Washington Hwy. White Marsh 23183804-693-3035; abingdonchurch.orgVirginia’s largest Colonial church built mid-18th century; historic cemetery.

BEAVERDAM PARK8687 Roaring Springs Rd., Gloucester 23061804-693-2107; visitgloucesterva.info/prFishing, interpreted hiking trails, biking & horseback riding, boat rentals.

GLOUCESTER BLUEWAYS WATERTRAILS6504 Main St., Gloucester 23061804-693-0014; 866-846-4887 visitgloucesterva.infoSelf-guided maps, water trails suited for kayaks in Gloucester.

GLOUCESTER MUSEUM OF HISTORY6539 Main St., Gloucester 23061804-693-1234; gloucesterva.infoStatic and changing exhibits of early Gloucester and its people. b

GLOUCESTER NATURE AND BIRDING TRAIL6504 Main St., Gloucester 23061804-693-0014; visitgloucesterva.info/prSelf-guided maps, eight sites, part of Virginia birding trails system. bj

GLOUCESTER POINT BEACH PARK1255 Greate Rd., Gloucester Point 23062804-693-2355; visitgloucesterva.info/prSandy beach, picnic tables, grills, fishing pier, snack bar.

HISTORIC COURTHOUSE CIRCLE6504 Main St., Gloucester 23061804-693-0014; 866-847-4887 visitgloucesterva.orgVirginia’s oldest courthouse circle, 1832 debtor’s prison, 1870 jail, 1896 clerk’s office and more. bj

POINT WALK1255 Greate Rd., Gloucester, VA 23061, Gloucester Point 23062804-693-2355; visitgloucesterva.info/prInterpreted walk along York River explains area’s history, ecology, significance. bj

ROSEWELL RUINS5113 Old Rosewell Ln., Gloucester 23061804-693-2585; rosewell.orgPreserved ruins of one of Colonial America’s grandest mansions. $b

WALTER REED’S BIRTHPLACECorner of Rts. 616 & 614, Gloucester 23061804-693-3992; preservationvirginia.orgCirca 1850 building; birthplace of Dr. Walter Reed, medical hero of the Spanish-American War.

WARE EPISCOPAL CHURCH7825 John Clayton Memorial Hwy. Gloucester 23061804-693-3821; warechurch.orgHistoric early 18th-century church and cemetery.

WOODVILLE PARK3904 Woodville Park Rd., Hayes 23072804-693-2355; visitgloucesterva.info/prNature park with wetlands, woodlands, trails, picnic tables, memorial gardens. bj

INDIAN NECK T H I N G S T O D O

RAPPAHANNOCK TRIBE CULTURAL CENTER5036 Indian Neck Rd., Indian Neck 23148804-769-0260; rappahannocktribe.orgCome experience Native American historical exhibits of culture and tradition. bj

KING WILLIAMI N C L U D E S W E S T P O I N T

WEST POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE621 Main St., West Point 23181804-843-4620; westpointvachamber.comInformation on waterfront town with collection of Victorian homes.

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KING WILLIAM HISTORICAL MUSEUM227 Courthouse Ln., King William 23086804-769-9619; kingwilliamcounty.usHistory of King William. Open weekends and by appointment. b

PAMUNKEY INDIAN RESERVATION AND MUSEUM175 Lay Landing Rd., King William 23086804-843-4792; pamunkey.netOpen daily except Mondays. Confirm by calling. b

ST. JOHN’S CHURCH103 St. John’s Church Ln., King William 23181804-769-4560; stjohnswp.org/oldstjohnsGuided tours available by appointment. Call for tours. Musical programs. bj

MATHEWS COUNTYMATHEWS COUNTY VISITOR & INFORMATION CENTER239 Main St., Mathews 23109804-725-4229; visitmathews.comOutdoor adventure guides, maps, brochures, aquarium, artisan gallery & displays. bj

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BETHEL BEACH NATURAL AREA PRESERVEBethel Beach Rd., Mathews 23109804-725-4229; visitmathews.comSandy beach, low dunes and salt marshes on Chesapeake Bay. bj

GWYNN’S ISLAND MUSEUMOld Ferry Rd., Gwynn’s Island, Mathews 23066804-725-7949; gwynnsislandmuseum.orgHistoric building, Colonial artifacts, antiques, memorabilia, displays and exhibits. b

HAVEN BEACH NATURE PRESERVEHaven Beach Rd., Mathews 23109804-725-4229; visitmathews.comNature preserve, kayak launch, sandy beach, wildlife on the Chesapeake Bay. bj

HISTORIC WILLIAMS WHARFWilliams Wharf Rd., Mathews 23109804-725-9685; mathewslandconservancy.comHistoric steamboat wharf. Steamboat museum located in the B. Williams store. bj

MATHEWS BIRDING AND NATURE TRAILS239 Main St., Mathews 23109804-725-4229; visitmathews.comSelf-guided maps, nine locations, part of Virginia Birding Trails system. bj

MATHEWS BLUEWAYS WATERTRAILS239 Main St., Mathews 23109804-725-4BAY; visitmathews.comSelf-guided maps, 9 miles of watertrails in and around Mathews. bj

MATHEWS MARITIME FOUNDATION MUSEUM482 Main St., Mathews 23109805-725-4444; mathewsmaritime.comArtifacts and boats celebrating the waterman’s history. bj

NEW POINT COMFORT LIGHTHOUSENew Point, Mathews 23109804-725-4229; visitmathews.comConstructed in 1805, third oldest lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay. bjI

TOMPKINS COTTAGE/MATHEWS HISTORICAL SOCIETYBrickbat Rd., Mathews 23109804-725-4229; visitmathews.comBuilt in 1815, the oldest wooden structure in historic district.

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY VISITOR CENTER795 Chesty Puller Hwy., Saluda 23149804-758-3663; virginiasriverrealm.comLocal brochures, maps and pamphlets. Interesting Displays. Helpful staff. bjI

MIDDLESEX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM 877 General Puller Hwy., Saluda 23149804-654-1363; virginiasriverrealm.comLiving on the river with friendly small towns, boating, fishing, local seafood, camping, history and year-round events. bj

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CHESTY PULLER PARK777 General Puller Hwy., Saluda 23149804-758-3663; middlesexmuseum.comBeautifully landscaped memorial for Lt. General Chesty Puller. Picnic area. bjI

DELTAVILLE MARITIME MUSEUM AND HOLLY POINT NATURE PARK287 Jackson Creek Rd., Deltaville 23043804-776-7200; deltavillemuseum.comMuseum, 34-acre park, picnic areas, trails, waterfront, pier, kayak launch, pavilion/banquet room rentals and year-round events center. bjIQ

HISTORIC CLERK’S OFFICE877 General Puller Hwy., Saluda 23149804-758-3663; middlesexmuseum.comInsightful hands-on exhibit exploring 300+ years of official county records. bjI

LOWER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH120 Lower Church Rd., Hartfield 23071804-776-6250; lowerumc.comCirca 1717 Colonial Hipped brick church. Sunday services. Tours June-September.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC777 General Puller Hwy., Saluda 23149804-758-3663; middlesexmuseum.comPrehistoric, Native American, military Civil War and 400+ years of local history collections. Featuring Lt. General Chesty Puller and Irene Morgan. Maps and Genealogy. bj

URBANNA MUSEUM & VISITORS CENTER140 Virginia St., Urbanna 23175804-758-2613; urbannava.govHistoric 18th-century building, when Urbanna served as an original Colonial port. Now serves as a museum and visitor center. Houses original John Mitchell map. jI

VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY4426 Tidewater Trl., Middlesex 23079804-758-1867; vamotorspeedway.com1/2-mile semi-banked dirt oval raceway and pit mud bog. bIQ

TAPPAHANNOCK T H I N G S T O D O

ESSEX COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY218 Water Ln., In Tappahannock historic district, Tappahannock 22560804-443-4690; ecmhs.orgRappahannock Indians, Colonial and Confederate eras, African-Americans and Rappahannock River steamboats. b

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