The Barnacle
This place is gonna' grow on ya'
City/town information
Kilmarnock strikes the perfect balance of small-town charm and atmosphere, with modern urban amenities. It's one of the largest towns in Virginia's River Realm. There's something to do for everyone. Shop the old fashioned main street boasting boutiques and antiques. Enjoy spirits at the craft brewery or one of several local wineries. Local entertainment includes a state of the art complex called The Compass which offers an arcade, indoor adventure course, climbing walls, go-karts, miniature golf, a Meridian full-service restaurant/bar and a cinema! Relax at one of the local day spas or hit the green at the local golf course. For the freshest oysters and crabs stop by one the local seafood markets. Or charter a tour or boat for a day on the Chesapeake bay.
61 locals recommend
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock strikes the perfect balance of small-town charm and atmosphere, with modern urban amenities. It's one of the largest towns in Virginia's River Realm. There's something to do for everyone. Shop the old fashioned main street boasting boutiques and antiques. Enjoy spirits at the craft brewery or one of several local wineries. Local entertainment includes a state of the art complex called The Compass which offers an arcade, indoor adventure course, climbing walls, go-karts, miniature golf, a Meridian full-service restaurant/bar and a cinema! Relax at one of the local day spas or hit the green at the local golf course. For the freshest oysters and crabs stop by one the local seafood markets. Or charter a tour or boat for a day on the Chesapeake bay.
Take a 3-century year-old, magical journey through time narrated by Urbanna’s very own historian, Larry Chowning. Tour 14 historical sites around the small town of Urbanna, all within a 3 mile circumference walking distance. Colonial houses, museum, general store, mercantile shop, courthouse, church and the town marina are all included in this amazing step into history.
23 locals recommend
Urbanna
Take a 3-century year-old, magical journey through time narrated by Urbanna’s very own historian, Larry Chowning. Tour 14 historical sites around the small town of Urbanna, all within a 3 mile circumference walking distance. Colonial houses, museum, general store, mercantile shop, courthouse, church and the town marina are all included in this amazing step into history.
Sightseeing
A short hike gives you time to do a little bird watching while on the way takes to a local public beach
37 locals recommend
Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
5755 Balls Neck RdA short hike gives you time to do a little bird watching while on the way takes to a local public beach
Food scene
The Tides Inn
It's a a great local to watch the sunset over the Rappahannock River while enjoying the best shrimp in grits in the Neck!
26 locals recommend
Willaby's Cafe
327 Old Ferry RdIt's a a great local to watch the sunset over the Rappahannock River while enjoying the best shrimp in grits in the Neck!
The marina is located at the mouth of the Rappahannock river on the Chesapeake Bay. There's an awesome beach and pool. You can dock your boat for the night, weekend or season. Plus there is water and electric hookups, Wi-Fi, onsite laundry, pump-out station and more. Good Food at the on- site Tiki Bar & Grill. Plus there's live music on selected weekends. Boat in or drive up!
16 locals recommend
Windmill Point Marina
40 Windjammer LnThe marina is located at the mouth of the Rappahannock river on the Chesapeake Bay. There's an awesome beach and pool. You can dock your boat for the night, weekend or season. Plus there is water and electric hookups, Wi-Fi, onsite laundry, pump-out station and more. Good Food at the on- site Tiki Bar & Grill. Plus there's live music on selected weekends. Boat in or drive up!
This is the place for the quintessential "All You Can Eat" Steamed Crab or Shrimp Feast
10 locals recommend
KC's Crabs & Cues
10428 Jessie Dupont Memorial HwyThis is the place for the quintessential "All You Can Eat" Steamed Crab or Shrimp Feast
Named one of 30 Great Inns in the US by Travel and Leisure Magazine, this 12 room inn was once a historic schoolhouse. The inn also features its own winery, The Dog and Oyster Vineyard, less than a half mile away.
8 locals recommend
Hope and Glory Inn
65 Tavern RdNamed one of 30 Great Inns in the US by Travel and Leisure Magazine, this 12 room inn was once a historic schoolhouse. The inn also features its own winery, The Dog and Oyster Vineyard, less than a half mile away.
Entertainment and Recreation
Compass Entertainment Complex
100 Entertainment DriveFun for Everyone!
This is awesome family friendly park. The park lets visitors explore a wide variety of tidal wetlands interspersed with farmland and upland forests. It has a campground, three picnic shelters, hiking, biking and bridle trails, and motor boat and car-top launches. Belle Isle also offers overnight lodging at Bel Air and the Bel Air Guest House. Bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals are available. Guests also enjoy the park’s universal access playground, boardwalk and fishing pier, and educational programs.
49 locals recommend
Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle RoadThis is awesome family friendly park. The park lets visitors explore a wide variety of tidal wetlands interspersed with farmland and upland forests. It has a campground, three picnic shelters, hiking, biking and bridle trails, and motor boat and car-top launches. Belle Isle also offers overnight lodging at Bel Air and the Bel Air Guest House. Bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals are available. Guests also enjoy the park’s universal access playground, boardwalk and fishing pier, and educational programs.
Museums & History
The Northern Neck is a veritable smorgasbord for history buffs.
11 locals recommend
Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library Inc)
8346 Mary Ball RdThe Northern Neck is a veritable smorgasbord for history buffs.