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

Fewer than one percent of people in the world will ever complete a marathon in their lifetime. Runners dedicate months of vigorous consistent training to equip their bodies to undertake the impressive 26.2 mile feat. Each year major cities around the globe from Boston to Tokyo host hundreds of thousands of athletes as they put their training to the...

What better way to kick off autumn than with family-friendly festivals. Although there are dozens of festivals, from those centered around our favorite Chesapeake Bay bivalve to traditional Oktoberfest celebrations in Rivah country—here we focus on a festival in each of the four Northern Neck counties. In Lancaster County Kilmarnock Fall Festival Saturday, October 10-Sunday, October 11| 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Town Centre Park 150 North Main...

Stepping into Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern is stepping between then and now. The building, with some portions dating from the late 1700s, houses the Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, bustling with artisan guilds keeping alive traditional crafts like spinning, weaving and quilting. Behind the building, the blacksmith and woodworkers guilds also offer classes and demonstrations. Tucked into the corner of all...

As we reflect on our country’s 250 birthday milestone, we are reminded of the historical roots that run deep throughout our coverage area. The Northern Neck is often referred to as the “Birthplace of the Nation” as the birthplace of three of the first five U.S. Presidents: George Washington, James Madison and James Monroe. During this Rivah season, we...

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...