Westmoreland County Virginia
Northern Neck Attractions

Westmoreland County Virginia is your entry to the Northern Neck.

Rich in history, it has many attractions, including the Northern Neck Wine Trail, Westmoreland State Park, and numerous historical sites.

Its popularity as a resort area began years ago when transportation was difficult and slow.

People from Washington D.C. discovered Colonial Beach, Virginia—and traveled there by steamboat, to spend a week vacationing.

At that time, there was a beach, a boardwalk (later destroyed by a hurricane), grand hotels and vacation cottages.

Gambling on the boardwalk (which actually extended into Maryland waters) was a very popular activity. The destruction of the boardwalk by a hurricane, ended this activity for awhile.

Today, you can gamble once again, by going on a Riverboat cruise, on the Potomac River, from Colonial Beach.

And just like other parts of Westmoreland County VA, life is still laid back in Colonial Beach--transportation in the town of is mostly by golfcarts.

Westmoreland County Virginia Towns

• Montross - Each year, on the first Saturday of October, the town holds the Montross Fall Festival, complete with parades, games, crafts, theatre shows and re-enactors. While you’re there, check out the Carrot Cottage, one of the most interesting shops on the Neck.

• Kinsale - Here you can visit the Kinsale Museum, housed in an 18th century pub. It has information and artifacts that speak of life in a seaport town during the steamboat era.

• Coles Point - While you’re here, you may want to visit the Coles Point Plantation and have a bite to eat in the Coles Point Tavern—which is in a weathered barn, out on a pier.

Things to Do
in Westmoreland County VA

• George Washington Birthplace - See the home where George Washington was actually born. It’s a lovely setting and you’ll have a pleasant visit here.

• Stratford Hall - Home of Robert E Lee, this is also quite impressive.

• Colonial Beach Museum - Free admission. Here’s where you can learn more about the history of the town.

• Westmoreland Berry Farm - Visit the petting zoo, watch the goats and have a berry sundae.

• Westmoreland State Park - Located on ancient cliffs, with great views of the Potomac River, you can hike, fish, boat, kayak or swim. And you may see bald eagles or even find fossil shark teeth.

• Northern Neck Wine Trail - Have fun tasting wines from different vineyards on the Chesapeake Wine Trail, and enjoy the quiet scenic drives between the wineries.

Westmoreland County Virginia is a great place to kick back and enjoy nature, fish, swim, boat or just have a relaxing vacation exploring historical sites and local restaurants.

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Westmoreland County Virginia to Northern Neck VA Info

Westmoreland County Virginia to Northern Neck Virginia

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