Family Fun Activities

Northern Neck Virginia
Recreational Activities

Family fun activities on the Northern Neck of Virginia abound.

For starters, you will find boating, fishing, kayaking, crabbing, bicycling, birding, hiking, Chesapeake Bay cruises, history museums and wineries…

And that’s just the beginning.


However, you’ll have to do a little work to find some of these activities, as the Northern Neck is quiet and rural. It’s country living at its best.

You will find that unique gift shops and antique shops or Virginia marinas and hiking trails won’t be clustered in the middle of town.

Consider your search to be an adventure…

Northern Neck of Virginia
Water Activities

There are water activities and recreational activities and sightseeing activities for just about anyone on the Northern Neck.

Why not explore some of these fun activities while you are visiting the Northern Neck?

• Chesapeake Bay Boating - Boating is one of our most popular activities. Boating is the reason that many people spend so much of their free time here. In fact, our many waterways bring lots of boaters to the area. And, some of them decide to stay…

• Chesapeake Bay Crabbing - Both young and old alike enjoy an afternoon of crabbing--and the reward of a crab feast dinner...

• Virginia Marinas - The Northern Neck has quite a few marinas. Many of them are small, but they boast friendly, personal service. And you’ll get to know your boating neighbors…
  
  

  

  Sailing and power boating are popular
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• Chesapeake Bay Cruises - Take a cruise to Tangier Island or Smith Island to step back in time or cruise the Rappahannock River, visit a winery and watch the bald eagles.

• Fishing in the Chesapeake Bay - Fishing is always one of our most popular Northern Neck sports. Whether you just like to throw out a line from your dock, or you enjoy the competition of a fishing tournament, you will find your kind of fishing on the Neck…

Family Fun Activities for All Ages

The Northern Neck provides fun for everyone—from 2 to 102. But it’s not commercial fun. It’s good, old fashioned, wholesome fun that everyone from Grandpa to the youngest grandchild can enjoy.

• Benefits of Bicycling - Go for a ride on your bike on a country road and you’ll get in some exercise, but you’ll also get to enjoy the pleasant scenery and the quiet setting…

• Shark Teeth Fossil Collecting - You can't do this everywhere in the country, and we're fortunate to have some great fossil hunting places on the Neck...

• Virginia Hiking Trails - Enjoy hiking on one of our many interesting nature trails. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars…

• Voorhees Nature Conservancy - Hike along moderate level trails and enjoy the ecosystem along the Rappahannock River...

• Westmoreland State Park - Enjoy views of magnificent cliffs from this state park.

• Outdoor Shooting Range - Join this club and have access to a really nice shooting range, learn to shoot safely, and participate in competitions...

• Belle Isle State Park - Just a short drive away, this park has quite a few summer activities.http://www.northern-neck-virginia.com/american-history-museum.html

• American History Museum - We have many museums that tell the history of the Northern Neck, Virginia and the United States.

• Westmoreland Berry Farm - Have a berry sundae and watch the goats while you enjoy it…

• Northern Neck Virginia Wineries - Virginia is quickly becoming one of the best sources of U.S. wine. Here’s your chance to see some of our fine Northern Neck wineries.

• Northern Neck Wine Trail - Part 1 - Four of the wineries on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail and descriptions of each...

• Northern Neck Wine Trail - Part 2 - The remaining wineries on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. Every one of these wineries is top notch and worth visiting...

• Chesapeake Bay Ferry - Have you ever seen pictures of a car ferry that takes you across a river? Well, they still exist, and you can ride on one here…

Of course there are more Northern Neck family fun activities. But this should get you started. Plan your trip, based on the things that you like to do.

And make sure you have time to get them all in…

Family Fun Activities to Northern Neck Virginia