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 […]
Things to do in Irvington
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 […]
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 […]
Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill
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 […]
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. […]
A Workplace on the Water
Ward Tugs, Deltaville, Virginia When John Ward looks out his office window he doesn’t see a parking lot. He doesn’t see any pavement; no grass or trees. He sees water. Everywhere. John’s “office” is the helm of a tugboat, chugging along somewhere on the Chesapeake Bay, where he serves as captain and co-owner of Ward […]
The Road To Boat Ownership
The coastal waters of Virginia’s Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck provide one of the most favorable boating regions on the Chesapeake Bay. Offering both protected and open water adventures, the bay measures at its widest point here, 25 miles across, and even during the busy season the waterways feel uncrowded. A plethora of destinations, from […]
A Love For Fishing
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 […]
Flood Insurance. Because Water Happens.
One indisputable fact about living on or near any body of water is the possibility of property damage caused by flooding. That said, virtually all property is at some risk of flooding, even if you live on a mountaintop. Hurricanes, tropical storms, nor’easters, and heavy rainfall — all can cause water to rise along the […]
Oyster Gardening for Pleasure, Palate and Habitat Restoration
For those of us who live along the Chesapeake Bay, it’s hard to imagine looking out beyond the shoreline and seeing oyster reefs protruding above the water in clusters so mighty that some waterways were impassable or too treacherous to navigate. But that is exactly what the first European settlers encountered when they arrived in […]
Docks & Piers – Your Gateway to the Water
There is so much to love about living on the water. The serenity, myriad recreational opportunities and the ever-changing flow of nature’s bounty are at your fingertips, right in your own back yard. A pier is your gateway to all the water has to offer, both at the shoreline and the waterways beyond. And when […]
‘Mill Hill’ Makes its Debut
Mill Hill on Toddsbury Plantation in Gloucester, VA, sits on 2.23 acres on the North River with over 600 ft. of water frontage. Mill Hill has an interesting history. Some historians say it could be one of the oldest timber frame houses around. Its history is entwined with the Historic Toddsbury Plantation, built in 1652 […]
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 […]
Cruising Guide Excellence
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 […]
Promise Point Delivers… even on the worst of days
Our northernmost waterfront listing just off the Potomac River in Heathsville, VA is truly of grand design, and on any given day, shows like a champion. But last Sunday, on my long drive through the Northern Neck of Virginia in the heavy fog and pouring rain… I was worried. Not as much about driving in […]
The Coves at Wilton Creek, Hartfield, VA
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, […]
Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park
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 […]
J&W Seafood of Deltaville, Virginia
In 1982, Kevin Wade began selling oysters out of a pickup truck in the town of Deltaville, Virginia. He would visit local restaurants and grocery stores, take orders and deliver a fresh product the next day. His mother and father were owners of one of the most famous restaurants in the Chesapeake Bay area – […]
The Tides Inn, Irvington, VA
The Tides Inn and Resort is ‘a luxurious retreat’. A unique treasure of Virginia’s Northern Neck region nestled on a private peninsula on Carter’s Creek, The Tide’s Inn resort enjoys scenic panoramic views and has been a destination point for many visitors for over 60 years. If you plan to come by boat to the […]
Latitudes… “Deltaville’s Hot Spot to Shop”
Whether you’re visiting Deltaville for the day to scope out the area for a weekend retreat, checking out the marinas for a place to dock your boat for the summer, or are a part-time summer resident living on your boat, ask just about anyone you meet and they’ll tell you how to find Latitudes. Situated […]
Christmas on the Chesapeake Bay in Deltaville, VA
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 […]
