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Things to do in Kilmarnock and White Stone

Kilmarnock, Virginia

Due to the diversity of activities available year-round, the towns of White Stone and Kilmarnock are popular with locals, recent transplants as well as tourists alike. Situated on the southern end of the Northern Neck, these communities (along with Irvington) form an area that is also one of Virginia’s most affluent retirement communities. White Stone […]

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Things to do in Irvington

View of Tides Inn from marina

Irvington is a charming village nestled on the shore where Carter’s Creek flows into the Rappahannock River barely 12 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay. With just over 600 residents, it offers an incredible array of activities to attract visitors of all ages to this region. Spend an afternoon spotting osprey along Carter’s Creek; stay […]

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Things to do in Deltaville

Deltaville offers visitors a mix of maritime history, water-fueled activities, and outdoor fun. In the same weekend, you can tour a maritime museum, take a sailing lesson, attend a semi-pro baseball game in a vintage ballpark, and bring your lawn chair and picnic to an outdoor concert.  Situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the eastern […]

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The Table at Wilton

It is rare for a community of roughly 1,100 citizens to have bragging rights to a restaurant and catering business owned by a classically-trained chef. But the residents of Deltaville are just so fortunate. Hidden within a small shopping center on the edge of town you’ll find The Table at Wilton restaurant serving exceptional cuisine […]

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Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill

Hole in the Wall deck and view

Whether by car or by boat, as you arrive on Gwynn’s Island, you’ll find a special restaurant called Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill. It’s named after a spot in the Chesapeake Bay directly off Gwynn’s Island near Sandy Point. Casual Dining with a Water View The best seat in the house is probably outside — atop the […]

Filed Under: Area News & Information, Dining & Entertainment, Explore the Area, Life on the Waterfront, Local Secrets, Mathews, VA

Build a Boat and Bond for Life

A couple of hundred years ago we wouldn’t be talking about wooden boat building as a romantic endeavor. At that time — before the invention of fiberglass — building a boat with wood was the only option. Although fiberglass hulls are now the norm, there’s just something about a wooden boat that captures the heart. […]

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A Love For Fishing

Fishing fly tying sample

You may have noticed that people who love to fish, really love to fish. When questioned about their devotion to the sport, many anglers recite a long list of positives. And the foremost reason isn’t necessarily the quantity or size of their catch. Stress relief; social bonding; the challenge; being with nature; family tradition; giving […]

Filed Under: Area News & Information, Creeks Rivers & The Bay, Explore the Area, Life on the Waterfront, Local Secrets, Mathews, VA

Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Fishing Bay Yacht Club sign

You will find the boating capital of the Chesapeake right here in Deltaville. It is a boater’s dream, nestled on the shores of the great Rappahannock River, the Piankatank, and the Bay, reminiscent of a time gone by…when folks lived a slower and simpler pace. It is a place where locals don’t leave, and boaters […]

Filed Under: Deltaville, VA, Explore the Area, Local Secrets, Marinas - Boat Yards - Repair

Kilmarnock Inn

Kilmarnock Inn

Looking for a great place to stay for enjoying a Chesapeake Bay weekend? Located in the heart of the Northern Neck of Virginia in Kilmarnock, at 34 East Church Street, the Kilmarnock Inn dished up a surprise for us when we walked through the front doors of the Wilson House for lunch last week. Built […]

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Cruising Guide Excellence

Craig & Jack Dozier

From its original beginnings in 1947 as a single small booklet covering the Waterways from Maine to Miami, Waterway Guide has grown to encompass virtually all the navigable cruising areas along the East Coast, Gulf Coast and Great Lakes, including the interconnecting waters that make up the Great Loop Cruise. Throughout the years one thing […]

Filed Under: Deltaville, VA, Explore the Area, Life on the Waterfront

Merrior – ‘A Tasting Room’

Oyster harvesting equipment

Overlooking the local working Locklie’s Marina on Locklies Creek, from the deck at Merroir, you will enjoy stunning views while overlooking the mouth of the creek and the unspoiled and picturesque Rappahannock River. Merroir is an “artisanal tasting room” accompanied by a fully functioning working oyster hatchery. Merrior is the brain child of two local […]

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Donk’s Theater

donks theater

If you happen to drive through Hudgins, close to Mathews Courthouse on a Saturday night, passing what looks like an old movie theatre, you will be amazed by the line of theater visitors waiting outside to acquire a ticket for the vastly popular variety music shows of Lil’ Ole Opry. In fact, it is well-worth […]

Filed Under: Area News & Information, Dining & Entertainment, Explore the Area, Local Secrets, Mathews, VA

Hummel Airfield, Topping, VA

Hummel Airfield commemoration plaque

Created in 1925 by Fred E. Hummel, the site was donated to Middlesex County in 1970. Known then as Hummel Airport the facility originally was aimed at encouraging outdoor recreation, such as fishing , in the area near the town of Topping. Fred E. Hummel Fred E. Hummel (1896-1975) is known as one of the” […]

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The Coves at Wilton Creek, Hartfield, VA

Coves at Wilton Creek aerial

Among the scenic waterways in Virginia, a host of impressive rivers make their way to the Chesapeake Bay, perhaps the most picturesque of all is the beautiful Piankatank, with its deeply wooded banks and gently winding course. So broad where it meets the bay you can hardly see from one shore to the other other, […]

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Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park

Deltaville Maritime Museum

Boating and fishing has always been a part of the heritage in Deltaville. The Deltaville Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving the boating heritage of the waterman that have for scores of years made their living and, and supported their families, on the Chesapeake Bay and its shoreline. This lovely museum is easy to get […]

Filed Under: Area News & Information, Deltaville, VA, Explore the Area, Life on the Waterfront

Mathews Film Society

Mathews Film Society

Who would have ever imagined that the small rural town of Mathews, Virginia, would have its very own film society, where you can slip in on a Saturday and feast your eyes and ears on the MET’s performance of Wagner’s “Ring” and be transported to higher spheres? Kat Sharpe and Bronwyn Hughes, both Mathews residents, […]

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Christmas on the Chesapeake Bay in Deltaville, VA

Christmas lights

Driving down route 33 General Puller Highway after Thanksgiving you can see the start of the Holiday Season in Deltaville. Decorations and lights start to appear on the Mason Realty Building. More and more appear as the days go by. Then little by little the night comes alive with light. The building is outlined and […]

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