Places to go and things to do in Virginia's Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula

We asked. You voted. This year we received a record-breaking number of ballots!  More than ever before. In this 11th year of the contest, we continue to be grateful to our readers who vote and share the places and experiences that make the Rivah special to them. From wineries to oysters, chicken to bait, art to ice cream and much, much...

When the Colonial Seaport Foundation took on the challenge of building Luna, a 1768 replica of a Virginia sloop. Founder and president Jock Collamore had no idea that the America 250 celebrations would lead to Luna’s decks becoming center stage to documentary/movie productions. Luna was recently center stage in the documentary on the “Battle of Hampton,” replicating the history when...

I stopped at a neighborhood gas station I’ve passed a million times, unaware I had also been passing hidden treasure until I opened the Geocaching app. I clicked on the cache called “Light My Way to Historic Heathsville.” Perhaps that was my first clue? Previous finders had labeled it an easy find, so I felt confident in going it...

Growing up, West Point had never been a destination. It was the halfway point between home and Richmond, an occasional away game for high school athletics and the marker of the last leg of the trip coming home from college. Little did I know what a charming and vibrant small town community nestled just the other side of bustling Route...

What started strictly as a wine and craft beer shop three years ago has evolved into a popular eatery in the Middle Peninsula. Wine and food lovers can enjoy perfectly paired tastings and gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches with dine in or grab-and-go options. Act XII Wine & Provisions in Tappahannock was the dream and creation of Dr. Robert...