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    Apr 21, 2024

    Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar

    Dockside patio view

    Come on out to Dockside, enjoy waterside dining, live music, tiki bar and more!

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    Apr 20, 2024

    Paddleboard Rentals - Hi Water Coming Soon!

    Paddleboarder group of 3 S. Noren

    SUP or Paddleboard Rentals are available in Colonial Beach!

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    Apr 14, 2024

    Drift Seafood and Bar Now Open!

    Drift restaurant entrance door

    Drift Seafood and Bar on the Boardwalk in Colonial Beach, Virginia

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    Apr 12, 2024

    Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in Colonial Beach

    DORA logo

    Colonial Beach is implementing a designated outdoor refreshment area for Sip 'n Stroll events!

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    Apr 11, 2024

    Ducks Unlimited Middle Potomac River - Dinner April 13, 2024

    duck mallard

    This area is home to Ducks Unlimited Middle Potomac River Chapter. There are many wetlands habitats in and around Colonial Beach, and this group helps to conserve them.

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    Apr 11, 2024

    Cruisin Tikis Colonial Beach - Now Open!

    Monroe Bay Sunset

    Cruisin Tikis Colonial Beach Location

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    Apr 11, 2024

    Colonial Beach Playhouse Ticket Pricing Update

    Playhouse April 2019 Show

    Catch a great show by the Colonial Beach Playhouse and their talented cast of characters.!

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    Apr 09, 2024

    Boat Parade | Potomac River Festival - Extended Route!

    2024 Spring Boat Parade Map

    The Boat Parade is just one of the many fun events during Potomac River Festival in Colonial Beach.

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    Apr 09, 2024

    Historical Society Museum Seasonal Opening April 13, 2024!

    CB Museum front left angle

    The Historical Society preserves memories, looks ahead to the future of Colonial Beach. They also run the Museum..

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    Apr 09, 2024

    2nd Friday Art Walk - April 12, 2024

    2024 April 12th ArWalk Participants

    Take an art walk in Colonial Beach, Sip and Stroll, explore our local merchants and the works of area artists!

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    Apr 09, 2024

    Restaurants - Drift Seafood + Bar Opening Friday, April 12th!

    Dockside sign on surfboard

    Nearly 30 Restaurants in Colonial Beach offer a wide variety of food and drink.

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    Apr 04, 2024

    Muse Restaurant - Order Online!

    Muse entrance door

    Muse Restaurant Pizzeria and Arcade in Colonial Beach, Virginia

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    Apr 03, 2024

    Sunset Cove - Building Lots Available!

    Sunset Cove

    The Sunset Cove subdivision in Colonial Beach, Virginia

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    Mar 30, 2024

    Compulsive Cravings - Opening April 4, 2024

    Compulsive Cravings front

    Compulsive Cravings is an enormous shop full of just about any unique, antique, vintage and gift item you can imagine.

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    Mar 30, 2024

    The Pink Poodle - Opening April 5, 2024!

    Photo by The Pink Poodle

    The Pink Poodle in the former Nancy's Ice Cream building.

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    Mar 23, 2024

    Lennys Restaurant - New Salad and Omelet Menu!

    Lenny's Sign

    The legendary Lennys Restaurant on Colonial Ave. Come enjoy a great breakfast or lunch.

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    Feb 28, 2024

    Waterfest Coming August 17 & 18, 2024!

    2023 Waterfest Flyer

    Bring friends and family to Waterfest for some late-summer fun!

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    Feb 28, 2024

    Dog Days Event - May 24, 2024

    Dogs

    Info on Dog Days, how it got it's name and local events/celebrations.

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    Feb 18, 2024

    Stratford Hall

    Stratford Great House

    Stratford Hall, home of the Lees and birthplace of Robert E. Lee is a historical attraction near Colonial Beach.

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    Feb 09, 2024

    Marinas Located in Colonial Beach, VA

    Marina aerial

    Dock your boat at one of our many marinas while you enjoy the great sights and sounds in town.

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    Feb 01, 2024

    Valentines Day

    Couple Holding Hands

    Celebrate a romantic Valentines Day weekend in Colonial Beach! Fine dining, Art and more!

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    Jan 27, 2024

    Colonial Beach Library

    The Colonial Beach Library has way more than just books! Stop in, flash your library card and see this great facility!

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    Jan 26, 2024

    River Edge Inn | Closed for Winter 2024

    River Edge Inn

    Enjoy a stay at the River Edge Inn, on the waterfront in Colonial Beach and close to many area attractions.

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    Jan 26, 2024

    Potomac River Festival - June 7 - 9, 2024

    2023 PRF Parade Route

    Potomac River Festival Schedule of Events, Parade Route Map and more!

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    Jan 25, 2024

    The Rod Run to the Beach - August 17-18, 2024

    2024 Rod Run Flyer

    It's the annual Rod Run to the Beach. Come and see these great cars in Colonial Beach, Virginia!

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    Jan 25, 2024

    Annual Classic Car Festival - Fathers Day 2024

    2024 Fathers Day Car Show Flyer

    Calling all classic car festival enthusiasts! Come on out for this great Father's Day event in Colonial Beach.

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    Jan 22, 2024

    Wilkersons Seafood Restaurant - Opening for 2024 on Jan. 27th

    2022 Wilkerson's Thanksgiving Menu

    Try Wilkersons Seafood Restaurant! Waterfront dining in Colonial Beach.

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    Jan 22, 2024

    Bikefest Colonial Beach 2023 Recap

    Bikefest 2015 on beach at Dockside

    The 2023 Bikefest in Colonial Beach, Virginia

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    Jan 22, 2024

    Annual Osprey Festival Comping April 13, 2024!

    Oceanographic Magazine Cover Issue 32

    Colonial Beach's Annual Osprey Festival

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    Jan 08, 2024

    Miss Colonial Beach

    My parents had a summer home just outside of the beach. They bought it in 1961, I was a year old. We spent time there every chance that we could. We moved

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