Colonial Beach at Night

Colonial Beach at night looks spectacular with the lights and decorations from all the local businesses and attractions shining brightly.

You know the old saying, pictures just don't do it justice. That's true in this case as well. To really see it, you've got to come visit and actually be here and experience the nighttime sights and sounds in this town.

The Volunteer Fire Department building on Colonial Avenue looks so great after dark with the gold lettering on a white background, but it's been difficult for me to capture a decent picture of it. I'll keep trying though! In the meantime, please enjoy these shots of places in Colonial Beach at night.

Dockside Tiki Bar

This is the tiki bar at the Dockside Restaurant & Blue Heron Pub. There's great outdoor space here with plenty of tables, benches and dancing room in front of the stage. During the winter months and in inclement weather, the party moves indoors to the pub and "porch" area.

The Lighthouse (currently Los Hermanos Cantina)

Awhile back this building was known as The Landing, then it was The Happy Clam after the other location was destroyed by Hurricane Isabel. Then The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge. Great Thai and French food! Currently it is Los Hermanos and one of my favorite spots in Colonial Beach at night.

Riverboat

Front view and roadside sign at the Riverboat on the Potomac. It's got a bar, restaurant, onsite liquor store, off-track-betting, a Vegas-style sports betting room and more! 301 Beach Terrace.

"Black Pearl" Tiki Bar

Led Zeppelin tribute band, Kashmir rocks out at High Tides' "Black Pearl" tiki bar.

American Legion Post

27 Colonial Avenue is the location of the local American Legion post. There are various events held here throughout the year. I've been to a vendor sale event here, there was a good turnout.

Wide River Gallery (currently Colonial Beach Brewing)

Here's the entrance to the former Wide River art gallery, one of the art galleries in town. They've held dance lessons, too. The building later housed a shop called Attica. It is currently Colonial Beach Brewing

photo credit: S. Stinnette

The Carnival used to come to town on the Wednesday before the weekend of the big Potomac River Festival. It's fun during the day, and at night it looks so gorgeous all brightly lit up.

Sea-Side Restaurant

Spicy Thai Food and French, that's what Sea-Side served. I loved the pad thai! After they moved, Margarita Peruvian Restaurant occupied the space for a bit. They were across from Nancy's Ice Cream at 201 Wilder Ave. Currently The Pink Poodle.

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