Virginia Attractions in the upper Northern Neck & Colonial Beach

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Beach & Boardwalk | Food & Drink | Historical Sites | Nature Sites | Motorsports | Sports | More

Beachfront and Boardwalk Area This is probably one of the most popular Colonial Beach, Virginia Attractions. Stroll along the beautiful Boardwalk in Colonial Beach and take in the sights and sounds of the beach area, like the newly painted mural. back to top Food and Drink: Area Restaurants Over twenty area eateries, with more being added all the time, there's an eating establishment to serve up whatever you're craving. Ingleside Vineyards and Plantation One of the largest in Virginia attractions like this wonderful winery are a must-see for your visit to the area. Westmoreland Berry Farm This could also fall under the "nature" category due to their cool "goat walk" feature. Pick your own or buy pre-picked fruits and berries. Try one of their sundaes! Northern Neck Ginger Ale is bottled (since 1926!) in nearby Montross, VA at 15725 Kings Hwy. http://realgingerale.com/ back to top Historical Sites: Museum of Colonial Beach The Museum houses many treasures from the Town's past in what was once referred to as the Hoffman Building. (photo at right) John Wilkes Booth Capture Site Blink and you'll miss it, this site is just down Route 301. There's a tour you can take that retraces the escape route of President Lincoln's assassin. President James Monroe Birthplace Site Featuring a handful of markers and monuments, there's also a top-notch Visitor Center here where you can learn more about the 5th President of the United States. President George Washington Birthplace Site A working farm exists at the site of the first President's birth. My favorite part is the outline of the foundation of the house he was born in. Alexander Graham Bell's summer residence A gorgeous waterfront structure on the National Register of Historic Places, this home is currently a Bed & Breakfast Inn. "Miss Ann" 1926 Fantail Yacht One of my favorite Virginia attractions, this stunning Pusey & Jones creation sometimes makes her way here from D.C.'s Gangplank Marina. Veterans War Memorial The site of gatherings every Memorial Day and Veterans Day, this monument pays tribute to those who served. Stratford Hall, home of the Lees is just down Route 3 a bit near Montross. 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA. James Adams Floating Theatre The craft that inspired the novel, and later the stage production and films, "Show Boat" is planned for rebuild, to once again bring live performances to the waters in Colonial Beach. back to top Nature Sites: Voorhees Nature Preserve This area is adjacent to the Westmoreland Berry Farm and offers scenic views of the Rappahannock River, trails for hiking and more. Westmoreland State Park A beautiful riverfront state park with high cliffs that offer tremendous views. Camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, kayaking are some of the activities available. You can hunt for fossils here too. Local Area Campgrounds Plenty of places to park the RV, pitch the tent and enjoy some well-deserved R&R. Hot-spots for Bird Watching There are over 425 species of birds in Virginia. Lots of them can be found (especially bald eagles!) in Colonial Beach and the Northern Neck. back to top Motorsports: Colonial Beach Dragway Watch cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATV's race here. Just about anything with wheels. Northern Neck ATV Park Load up the family and the dirtbikes and ATV's, and enjoy a fun day of riding. Woods trails as well as a motocross track. Special events like mud bogs and drag racing take place here too. 1954 Ford Museum The only thing in this museum are 1954 Fords, every model that was produced that year. back to top Sports: Northern Neck Rivermen semi-pro football. A relatively new team, the Rivermen consistently earn top honors. You can see them play home games at Colonial Beach High School in their summer league. Boating and Marinas Lots of places to park the boat and enjoy a visit to the Northern Neck and Colonial Beach. Pier Fishing Many area piers to choose from for a great day of fishing. Charter, Headboat Fishing Board "The Big Dipper" for a fishing trip up and down the Potomac River. The "Reel-Em-N" at Monroe Bay Campground offers bottom fishing, trolling aboard the 22-ft "Flying Frog" with license, equipment, bait and a mate provided. Capt. Foster can be reached at 703-971-1669, 703-966-3363 or 571-329-8109. Kayak Rentals at various locations Kayaking on the Potomac and other area waters is a great way to spend the day. Golf at Cameron Hills An award-winning public facility in a spectacular location. 18 holes, regulation-length. back to top More: Cooper Memorial Library The library features many regular events. There's always something going on. Wendy's Feline Friends Cat Shelter Adopt a cat (or two) from Wendy. Shopping Antiques, gifts, clothing and more! Whatever you're shopping for, you can probably find it here. Fine Art Galleries and Studios Run by the Artists' Guild in Colonial Beach, Virginia Attractions include a number of galleries and a Second Friday Art Walk. Paint your own Pottery or take a class, or hold a group pottery painting party. Take a dip in a Swimming Pool for a refreshing way to beat the summer heat. Try your luck at finding an ancient Shark's Tooth or two. Many fun parks and playgrounds like Castlewood Park are in the area. Teens ages 13-18 will enjoy the Gaming Lounge/Beach Clubhouse on the boardwalk. Check out the musical stylings of our many talented local bands and musicians. back to top Return from Colonial Beach & NNK Virginia Attractions to the Home page Copyright (c) 2009-2012 www.Colonial-Beach-Virginia-Attractions.com SBI! Weather Forecast Enter your E-mail Address Enter your First Name (optional) Then Don't worry -- your e-mail address is totally secure. I promise to use it only to send you Colonial Beach Insider.