Chuck’s guidebook
Food scene
Locals hangout. Crab cake is huge and very little filler. Don't dress up and they will know you're not a local immediately.
8 locals recommend
Corner
5360 Mary Ball RdLocals hangout. Crab cake is huge and very little filler. Don't dress up and they will know you're not a local immediately.
Corner and this place are closest restaurants. I have never personally been yet, but people rave about it. Check hours, they weren't too consistent.
8 locals recommend
The Oaks
5434 Mary Ball RdCorner and this place are closest restaurants. I have never personally been yet, but people rave about it. Check hours, they weren't too consistent.
Groceries and essentials
Closest place to buy any essentials. Groceries (limited), beer and wine, ice, etc. For full-scale grocery shopping, you need to travel to Warsaw (Food Lion) or Kilmarnock (WalMart, Food Lion or TriStar).
Dollar General
5082 History Land HighwayClosest place to buy any essentials. Groceries (limited), beer and wine, ice, etc. For full-scale grocery shopping, you need to travel to Warsaw (Food Lion) or Kilmarnock (WalMart, Food Lion or TriStar).
Food Lion
7424 Northumberland HwyTri Star Market
81 Irvington RoadWalmart Supercenter
200 Old Fair Grounds WayOutdoor activities
700-acres and 7-miles of shoreline on the Rappahannock River and creeks. Kayak, canoe and small boat and bike rentals. Picnic areas. Swimming beach. Hiking/biking trails, Horseback bridle paths. Boat ramp.(804-462-5030)
49 locals recommend
Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle Road700-acres and 7-miles of shoreline on the Rappahannock River and creeks. Kayak, canoe and small boat and bike rentals. Picnic areas. Swimming beach. Hiking/biking trails, Horseback bridle paths. Boat ramp.(804-462-5030)
Yankee Point Marina
1303 Oak Hill RdBoat, paddle board and small sailboat rentals. (804-462-7635)
Rentals with shuttle service to MENOKIN launch site on Cat Point Creek. (804-333-1776)
Rappahannock Outdoor Adventures
165 Main StreetRentals with shuttle service to MENOKIN launch site on Cat Point Creek. (804-333-1776)
Westmoreland State Park
145 Cliff RoadBoat rentals, beach, trails. (804-493-8821)
This is just down the street from the unit. Canoe or kayak in pond, walk the hiking trails; restrooms on-site.
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Laurel Grove Unit
336 Wilna RoadThis is just down the street from the unit. Canoe or kayak in pond, walk the hiking trails; restrooms on-site.
Westmoreland State Park
145 Cliff RoadBreweries and Wineries
Hague: General's Ridge Vineyard & Hague Winery
Kinsale: Rivah Vineyards
Heathsville: Triple V Farms/Cam Spirits (Vines/Vodka/Vinegar)
Kilmarnock: Good Luck Cellars
Irvington: Dog & Oyster Vineyard
Various food availability, hours, events and services.
Callao Brewing Company
129 Northumberland HwyLocal brewery with entertainment.
Old Rappahannock Brewing Company
130 Main StTap room, local music and restaurant.
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard
65 Tavern RdGeneral's Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons DrGood Luck Cellars
1025 Goodluck RdThe Hague Winery, Inc.
8268 Cople HwyRivah Vineyards at the Grove
671 Kinsale Bridge RdTriple V Farms
3138 Jessie Dupont Memorial HighwayAlso: Vodka & Vinegar.
Montross Brewery & Beer Garden
15381 Kings HwyEntertainment
Compass Entertainment Complex
100 Entertainment Drive6 screen cinema. Mini golf. (804-884-4FUN)
Historical and Museums
Historic Christ Church
420 Christ Church RdKilmarnock Inn
34 E Church StLancaster Virginia Historical Society (Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library Inc)
8346 Mary Ball RdMorattico Waterfront Museum
6584 Morattico RdSt Mary's White Chapel Church
5940 White Chapel RdSteamboat Era Museum
156 King Carter DrNorthern Neck Farm Museum
12705 Northumberland HwyReedville Fishermen's Museum
504 Main StRice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern
73 Monument PlFarnham Baptist Church
4632 Farnham Creek RoadMenokin
4037 Menokin RdStratford Hall Visitor Center
253 Great House RdYeocomico Church
1219 Old Yeocomico RoadTraveler advice
Don't miss
Reedville & Fleeton Historical Boat Tour
10:30 - 12 NOON. Retired Dr. Emory Lewis turned waterman.(804-366-7033)
Don't miss
Tangier Island Cruise
Small inhabited island in Bay. Go back in time. Leaves from Buzzard's Bay Marina in Reedville. (468 Buzzard Point Rd) (804-453-2628)
Don't miss
Farmer Markets
Irvington: 1st Sat. of month (9 am - 1 pm)
Heathsville & Tappahannock: 3rd Sat. of month (9 am - 1 pm)
Don't miss
Golf
Golden Eagle - Irvington (best) (804-438-4460)
Hobbs Hole - Tappahannock (804-443-4500)
Quinton Oaks - Callao (closest) (804-529-5367)
Piankatank River - Hartsfield (804-776-6516)
Don't miss
Antques & Thrifting
Jenks This & That in Warsaw and Rivah Paws and a new one that just opened up in Lively are the closest.
Acme Antiques in Tappahannock or Kilmarnock Antique Gallery (Both huge with hours of exploring).
Friends of the Northumberland County Animal Shelter (limited hours, Friday sales. Fri: 10-4, Sat: 9-1, Sun: closed) in Burgess is a really good one.
St. Stephens Episcopal Church Thrift Shop in Heathsville.
There are 3 right next to each other in Kilmarnock (Animal Welfare League, Rivah Consignments and Seconds Unlimited) that are very good.
Don't miss
Farm stands with fresh products
If you want fresh veggies or fruit or baked goods, they are allover the place. Closest is an Amish farm and stand on Route 3 between Farnham and Warsaw that has it all.
A local farm stand on Route 203 (Oldhams Rd) just east of SR620 (Threeway Rd) is our fave, especially for the white corn if it's in season.