Andrea’s Guidebook to Montross and the Northern Neck
Food + (Adult) Drinks
A great local spot to grab a beer and meet folks from all over! Montross Brewery is the very first brewery in Virginia's Northern Neck and is the quintessential "little village brewery." Small in size and intimate in setting, the tasting room exudes the quaint charm of the village that captures so many hearts. Specializing in small batch brewing, the brewers lovingly handcraft each of their brews. The brewer's mantra here is that beer making is one part manufacturing and one part art.
Don't forget to snap a photo in front of the LOVE letters! #virginiaisforlovers
27 locals recommend
Montross Brewery & Beer Garden
15381 Kings HwyA great local spot to grab a beer and meet folks from all over! Montross Brewery is the very first brewery in Virginia's Northern Neck and is the quintessential "little village brewery." Small in size and intimate in setting, the tasting room exudes the quaint charm of the village that captures so many hearts. Specializing in small batch brewing, the brewers lovingly handcraft each of their brews. The brewer's mantra here is that beer making is one part manufacturing and one part art.
Don't forget to snap a photo in front of the LOVE letters! #virginiaisforlovers
A pizza spot known for Oysters! Looking for a great spot to dine out locally? Definitely check out Angelo's! It's family friendly.. And I know it's a pizza joint, but their pan seared scallops are a favorite of mine!
23 locals recommend
Angelo's Pizza Co
15835 Kings HwyA pizza spot known for Oysters! Looking for a great spot to dine out locally? Definitely check out Angelo's! It's family friendly.. And I know it's a pizza joint, but their pan seared scallops are a favorite of mine!
The Northern Neck of Virginia's premier bistro, coffeehouse & art gallery.
19 locals recommend
Art of Coffee
15722 Kings HwyThe Northern Neck of Virginia's premier bistro, coffeehouse & art gallery.
The Barn
16829 Kings HwyLive music. Usually only open on the weekends!
Great local waterfront dive bar. Check for live music. The Maryland/Virginia state line runs through- get a pic with both signs!
21 locals recommend
Coles Point Tavern
850 Salisbury Park RdGreat local waterfront dive bar. Check for live music. The Maryland/Virginia state line runs through- get a pic with both signs!
City/town information
Grab your camera and head into town! Montross is a small town located in the historic Northern Neck of Virginia. The population of the town counts 390 people. Montross is the County Seat of Westmoreland County. The town has historic roots as it is located near George Washington's birthplace and the Stratford Hall Plantation.
The town is considered the mural capital of the Northern Neck as it has fourteen beautiful murals located on or inside different buildings within the town quarters. The town has recently gone through a revitalization program that has turned it into a destination for art lovers as well as antiquers.
14 locals recommend
Montross
Grab your camera and head into town! Montross is a small town located in the historic Northern Neck of Virginia. The population of the town counts 390 people. Montross is the County Seat of Westmoreland County. The town has historic roots as it is located near George Washington's birthplace and the Stratford Hall Plantation.
The town is considered the mural capital of the Northern Neck as it has fourteen beautiful murals located on or inside different buildings within the town quarters. The town has recently gone through a revitalization program that has turned it into a destination for art lovers as well as antiquers.
Sightseeing
George Washington's Birthplace
The George Washington Birthplace National Monument is a national monument in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States. This site was developed in the mid-17th century as a colonial tobacco plantation by Englishman John Washington. A member of the assembly, he was a great-grandfather of George Washington, general and the first United States president. George Washington was born in this house on February 22, 1732. He lived here until age three, returning later to live here as a teenager. Details: https://www.nps.gov/gewa/index.htm
56 locals recommend
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
George Washington's Birthplace
The George Washington Birthplace National Monument is a national monument in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States. This site was developed in the mid-17th century as a colonial tobacco plantation by Englishman John Washington. A member of the assembly, he was a great-grandfather of George Washington, general and the first United States president. George Washington was born in this house on February 22, 1732. He lived here until age three, returning later to live here as a teenager. Details: https://www.nps.gov/gewa/index.htm
Family + Outdoors
Westmoreland Berry Farm
Westmoreland Berry Farm is located along the Rappahannock River. It’s a great place to have a birthday party or a family gathering. There’s plenty to do on the farm...from berry picking to pumpkin picking. They even have a goat walk! While you’re there, visit the Twinkle’s Café for a fresh fruit sundae. It’s the perfect place to visit for a little rest and relaxation too.
Berry Farm Lane
Berry Farm LaneWestmoreland Berry Farm
Westmoreland Berry Farm is located along the Rappahannock River. It’s a great place to have a birthday party or a family gathering. There’s plenty to do on the farm...from berry picking to pumpkin picking. They even have a goat walk! While you’re there, visit the Twinkle’s Café for a fresh fruit sundae. It’s the perfect place to visit for a little rest and relaxation too.
Westmoreland State Park is located approximately six miles northwest of the Town of Montross, just off of Route 3, Kings Highway, on the Potomac River. The perfect place to visit for family fun. It offers fishing, boat rentals, trails and much, much more. You might even find a sharks tooth or two!
68 locals recommend
Westmoreland State Park
145 Cliff RoadWestmoreland State Park is located approximately six miles northwest of the Town of Montross, just off of Route 3, Kings Highway, on the Potomac River. The perfect place to visit for family fun. It offers fishing, boat rentals, trails and much, much more. You might even find a sharks tooth or two!
Local Wineries
Rick and Linda Phillips extend a warm welcome from General's Ridge Vineyard located in the heart of Virginia's historic Northern Neck, a peninsula lodged between the Potomac and the Rappahannock Rivers which flow into the Chesapeake Bay. George Washington referred to it as "the Garden of Virginia".
General's Ridge Vineyard is Wheelchair Accessible.
http://www.generalsridgevineyard.com/
29 locals recommend
General's Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons DrRick and Linda Phillips extend a warm welcome from General's Ridge Vineyard located in the heart of Virginia's historic Northern Neck, a peninsula lodged between the Potomac and the Rappahannock Rivers which flow into the Chesapeake Bay. George Washington referred to it as "the Garden of Virginia".
General's Ridge Vineyard is Wheelchair Accessible.
http://www.generalsridgevineyard.com/
Opening in 1980, under the direction of Doug Flemer, Ingleside Vineyards is one of Virginia’s oldest and largest wineries and produces over 18 types of wine from its estate-grown grapes. For over thirty-five years, our hand-crafted wines have won numerous awards and top honors in state, national and international wine competitions, such as the London International Wine & Spirits Competition, the San Francisco International Wine Competition and the Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition.
https://www.inglesidevineyards.com/
41 locals recommend
Ingleside Vineyards
5872 Leedstown RdOpening in 1980, under the direction of Doug Flemer, Ingleside Vineyards is one of Virginia’s oldest and largest wineries and produces over 18 types of wine from its estate-grown grapes. For over thirty-five years, our hand-crafted wines have won numerous awards and top honors in state, national and international wine competitions, such as the London International Wine & Spirits Competition, the San Francisco International Wine Competition and the Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition.
https://www.inglesidevineyards.com/
The Hague Winery tasting room is located on Historic Buena Vista Plantation, circa 1835, in a rural town, Hague, in the Northern Neck of Virginia. The tasting room is housed in a former barn that overlooks the manor home, outbuildings, vineyards and surrounding farmland. Wines are vinted in the French style from excellent quality grapes grown with precision viticulture. The tasting room features a gift shop with local crafts and photography, wine accessories, and Goot Essa cheeses, local jams/jellies, and OLLI salame.
https://thehaguewinery.com/
24 locals recommend
The Hague Winery, Inc.
8268 Cople HwyThe Hague Winery tasting room is located on Historic Buena Vista Plantation, circa 1835, in a rural town, Hague, in the Northern Neck of Virginia. The tasting room is housed in a former barn that overlooks the manor home, outbuildings, vineyards and surrounding farmland. Wines are vinted in the French style from excellent quality grapes grown with precision viticulture. The tasting room features a gift shop with local crafts and photography, wine accessories, and Goot Essa cheeses, local jams/jellies, and OLLI salame.
https://thehaguewinery.com/
Vault Field Vineyards is located on historic Vault Field Farm near the town of Kinsale, in the heart of Virginia’s Northern Neck.
http://vaultfield.com/
8 locals recommend
Vault Field Vineyards
2953 Kings Mill RdVault Field Vineyards is located on historic Vault Field Farm near the town of Kinsale, in the heart of Virginia’s Northern Neck.
http://vaultfield.com/
Private Neighborhood Amenities
Our neighborhood has private beaches for your use!
http://gh-cp.org/our-recreational-facilities/the-beaches/
Glebe Harbor Cabin Point
751 Glebe Harbor DriveOur neighborhood has private beaches for your use!
http://gh-cp.org/our-recreational-facilities/the-beaches/
Bring Your Boat! If you'd like to bring your boat for your stay, please let your host know so that we can request guest passes for your use.
Fresh water and a hose are provided for rinsing salt water from boats and trailers. Toilet facilities are available.
Access: Owners and lessees intending to use the boat ramps may request access decals for their boat trailers on the Property Owner Information Form or by contacting the GHCPA office. Decals should be displayed on the driver’s side of the tongue of any trailer parked at either ramp. Owners and lessees who want to invite household guests to use the ramps may request a temporary pass from the GHCPA office.
Hours of Operation: Both boat ramps are always accessible. However, neither ramp is lit for use after dark. Users should plan accordingly, and plan to use the ramps during daylight hours. Property owners may use either boat ramp.
No Swimming: Swimming at the boat ramps and jumping or diving from the piers is prohibited.
No Wake Zones. Boaters should use caution at the boat ramps and at all other times and reduce their speed and boat wake while in local creeks. All of the community creeks are no wake zones.
No Obstruction: Boats cannot be moored or anchored in a position which interferes at any time with the use of the ramp by others. All vehicles and boat trailers must be parked so as not to obstruct or block other users.
Overnight Parking: Boats, trailers, or other vehicles may not be parked at the ramps overnight.
Emergency Community Access: The GHCPA Board may, when severe or unexpected weather conditions occur, open these boat ramps for temporary use by the general public.
PLEASE PROTECT OUR BOAT RAMPS Our ramps are not designed to withstand the force generated by the practice of “power loading” – a term used to describe using the motor to load and unload the boat onto and off the trailer. The propeller wash created by power loading contributes to erosion of the creek bottom and wash out under the boat ramp. Please use your winch to load and unload your boat. If you need to use any power to move the boat onto your trailer, use only slightly more than idle speed. Let’s do all we can to ensure the boat ramp facilities we have are maintained in good working order.
Glebe Harbor Cabin Point
751 Glebe Harbor DriveBring Your Boat! If you'd like to bring your boat for your stay, please let your host know so that we can request guest passes for your use.
Fresh water and a hose are provided for rinsing salt water from boats and trailers. Toilet facilities are available.
Access: Owners and lessees intending to use the boat ramps may request access decals for their boat trailers on the Property Owner Information Form or by contacting the GHCPA office. Decals should be displayed on the driver’s side of the tongue of any trailer parked at either ramp. Owners and lessees who want to invite household guests to use the ramps may request a temporary pass from the GHCPA office.
Hours of Operation: Both boat ramps are always accessible. However, neither ramp is lit for use after dark. Users should plan accordingly, and plan to use the ramps during daylight hours. Property owners may use either boat ramp.
No Swimming: Swimming at the boat ramps and jumping or diving from the piers is prohibited.
No Wake Zones. Boaters should use caution at the boat ramps and at all other times and reduce their speed and boat wake while in local creeks. All of the community creeks are no wake zones.
No Obstruction: Boats cannot be moored or anchored in a position which interferes at any time with the use of the ramp by others. All vehicles and boat trailers must be parked so as not to obstruct or block other users.
Overnight Parking: Boats, trailers, or other vehicles may not be parked at the ramps overnight.
Emergency Community Access: The GHCPA Board may, when severe or unexpected weather conditions occur, open these boat ramps for temporary use by the general public.
PLEASE PROTECT OUR BOAT RAMPS Our ramps are not designed to withstand the force generated by the practice of “power loading” – a term used to describe using the motor to load and unload the boat onto and off the trailer. The propeller wash created by power loading contributes to erosion of the creek bottom and wash out under the boat ramp. Please use your winch to load and unload your boat. If you need to use any power to move the boat onto your trailer, use only slightly more than idle speed. Let’s do all we can to ensure the boat ramp facilities we have are maintained in good working order.
Our guests can enjoy the community swimming pool with use of the pass I’ve left at the house. Only 1 pass needed to let your family in. Open daily through the summer. Opens usually at 12 - but hours may change. Please check clubhouse door or pool gate for updates hours.
Glebe Harbor Cabin Point
751 Glebe Harbor DriveOur guests can enjoy the community swimming pool with use of the pass I’ve left at the house. Only 1 pass needed to let your family in. Open daily through the summer. Opens usually at 12 - but hours may change. Please check clubhouse door or pool gate for updates hours.