Northumberland County VA

Virginia Waterfront and Outdoor Recreation

Northumberland County VA, with its extensive waterways, including the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay, has many outdoor recreation opportunities in addition to its historical attractions.



Northumberland County is almost surrounded by water. The Potomac River is on the north, the Rappahannock River is on the south, and the Chesapeake Bay is to the east.

Just across the Rappahannock River is Tappahannock, the largest town in the area.

Tappahannock has a Lowe’s store and a Wal-Mart.

Northumberland County VA Courthouse

The Northumberland County Virginia Courthouse
is an example of Civil War antebellum construction.


Northumberland County Events and Activities

If you’re in Northumberland County on the third Saturday of the month, make sure you to to the Farmers’ Market on the Tavern Green in Heathsville.

Not just a place to buy produce, it’s a community get-together. You’ll see interesting crafts, and booths for community groups from the area.

The Farmers’ Market is a nice way to get out, socialize, and meet the neighbors…

Crane on dock in Northumberland County Virginia.

Many waterfront homes in Northumberland County
have their own waterfront docks.


Many people choose Northumberland County on the Northern Neck Virginia as a place to retire or as a place for their family vacation home.

Northumberland County has all the advantages of quiet country living and waterfront activities like boating and fishing, but it is still just a short distance from northern Virginia and Washington D.C.

In fact, some people have waterfront vacation homes here—that are weekend getaways now—and will later become their retirement homes.

Northern neck real estate is noted for its affordable waterfront homes.

As with other counties on the Neck, many Northumberland County activities center around the waterways.

Northumberland County Virginia has many quiet byways to explore.  Jogger in autumn months.

Northumberland County has many quiet byways
to explore and enjoy…

Although it remains relatively close to “civilization”, Northumberland County has many scenic and secluded areas to explore.

Many retirees come here to live, because they enjoy the beauty, the privacy, the affordability, the fun activities, the low crime and the pleasant people here.

Find more information on Northumberland County here.



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