Diversions

Where can you go in Rivah Country for a family friendly excursion or day of fun?

Below are listings of places that may be of interest. All area codes are (804) unless otherwise listed.

Air Excursion

Bay Aviation
Hummel Field
Topping 436-2977

First-class flight instruction, scenic flights in a Cessna 172, and warbird rides in a restored Fairchild PT-19.

Coastal Sky Taxi
Hummel Field
Topping 436-3128

Sky tours and Tangier Island flight packages.

Allon-Z Luxury Power Boat Private Charters
703-731-4971

Standard and customized charters aboard “Allon-Z”.

Captain Billy’s Charters/River Cruises
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
Heathsville 580-7292

Custom cruises every Sat. evening. Private cruises available.

“True Love” – The Hope and Glory Inn’s Vessel
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington 438-6053

Luncheon and cocktail cruises aboard a 25 passenger restored Chesapeake Bay oyster boat. Reservations required.

On the Water Custom Power Charters
480 King Carter Dr.
Irvington 436-3898

Captain Gene shows the sights, sounds and wonders of the Rappahannock River and beyond.

Ramble On River Cruises
Remlik 366-2382

Cruises on a Chesapeake Bay deadrise workboat.

Rappahannock River Charters
347 Carter’s Cove Dr.
Weems 761-2974

Departs Carter’s Creek. Fishing tours, scenic day and sunset cruises. Captain William Saunders with over 31 years operating.

Rappahannock Roundstern
531 North Church Ln.
Tappahannock 313-0099

Rappahannock River charters on a classic Chesapeake Bay built deadrise.

Reedville & Fleeton Historical Boat Tours
366-7033

Running Saturday and Sundays 10:30 a.m.–noon, Dr. Emory Lewis, retired Dr. “Turned Waterman”.

Sail & Surf Adventures
Weems 361-9945

Sunset cruises, brunch and moonlight sailing charters available on a 36’ classic sailboat. Accommodates up to 4 guests.

Tangier Island Cruise
468 Buzzard Point Rd.
Reedville 453-2628

Departs from Buzzard’s Point Marina.

Theresa Louise Charters
132 Harvey Lane
Wicomico Church 703-203-1893

Fishing charters, sightseeing tours, sunset cruises, wine tasting cruises, Tangier and Onancock trips.

Tip-Sea Charters
531 North Church Ln.
Tappahannock 761-0975

Based out of June Parker Marina in Tappahannock and Windmill Point Marina in Windmill Point, specializing in wine tasting, fishing, and historical trips.

Williamsburg Charter Sails
Gloucester Point  757-876-8654

Six types of customizable cruises. Private, family, and group cruises; arrangements possible for those with disabilities. Lessons available.

Urbanna Cruises
Urbanna 366-1778

Cruise local creeks and rivers aboard a chartered pontoon boat. Now serving The Tides Inn, Merroir Restaurant, Urbanna Seafood Market and Urbanna marinas.

Yorktown Sailing Charters
Yorktown 757-639-1233

A 65’ schooner offers two-hour cruises; day-time, sunset, and “Pirate Adventure” options. Private charters, group reservations and “locals” specials.

Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Lancaster 462-5030

Kayak, canoe and small boat rentals.

Ingram Bay Marina
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
Heathsville 580-7292

Rent or bring your own and explore miles of shoreline or join a group tour to remote locations around the rivers and bay.

Norton’s Pontoon Rentals
97 Marina Dr.
Deltaville 776-9211

Daily and weekly pontoon rentals.

Recreational Rental
1617 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester Point 642-1888

Boat and kayak rentals are available from Mar. 1 to Oct. 31. Anchor, life jacket, cooler, paddle, and navigation lights and fishing license included.

Yankee Point Marina
1303 Oak Hill Rd.
Lancaster  462-7635

Boat, paddle board, sunfish sailboat rentals.

Callao Brewing Company
129 Northumberland Hwy.
Callao 529-1042

Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 12-11 p.m. & Sun. 2-7  p.m. 

Colonial Beach Brewing
215 C Washington Ave.
Colonial Beach 540-226-2114

Sat. noon–10 p.m.

Ditchley Cider Works
1571 Ditchley Rd.
Kilmarnock 435-3851

Unique hard ciders and charcuterie in a historic venue on the Chesapeake Bay.

Dragon Run Brewing
1401 Centerville Rd.
Shacklefords 832-5285

Sandwiches, pretzels, fries, nachos. Thurs. & Fri. 4–8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1–8 p.m.

Gloucester Brewing Company
6778 Main St.
Gloucester 210-1407

Outdoor seating and limited indoor seating available. Closed Tues. and Wed.

Ice House Brewery
119 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach 410 - 2016

Closed Tues. Brews and bites by the water.

Larry’s Hard Lemonade Brewing Company
524 Water St.
Yorktown  757-886-5890

Hard lemonade and slushies. Restaurant.

Maltese Brewing Company 2
1685 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock

Firefighter themed establishment with hand crafted beer.

NNK Brewing Co.
15381 Kings Hwy.
Montross 729-9991

Brewery and pub open Thurs.–Sun.

Old Rapp Taphouse
130 Main St.
Warsaw  250-2021

Finely crafted beer. Tap room, outdoor beer garden & restaurant.

That Damn Mary Brewing Company
5036-B Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Hayes 210-1383

Closed Mon. and Tues.

That Damn Mary Brewing Company
13 West Church St.
Kilmarnock 761-1085

Brewery and taproom with a soft opening October 19 and grand opening November 9.

Bay Breeze Kayak Rentals
Colonial Beach Yacht Center
1787 Castlewood Dr.
Colonial Beach 224-7230

On the Potomac River.

Beaverdam Park
8687 Roaring Springs Rd.
Gloucester 693-2107

Canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and Jon boats available for rent.
Due to parking lot construction, equipment rentals are not available at this time.

Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Lancaster 462-5030

Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort
382 Campground Rd.
Reedville 453-3430

Half-mile to Chesapeake Bay.

Ingram Bay Marina
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
Heathsville 580-7292

Rent or bring your own and explore miles of shoreline or join a group tour to remote locations around the rivers and bay.

Jackson Creek Outfitters
274 Buck’s View Ln.
Deltaville 776-9812

Seasonal paddleboard and kayak rental business. June–September.

Mobjack Kayaking
265 Dutchmans Rd.
Port Haywood 757-645-6251

Kayak tours, rentals, lessons (ACA certified instructor & trip leader); BCU 3-Star certified paddler.

Paddle On
40 Windjammer Ln.
White Stone

836 Horn Harbor Rd.
Burgess

Waterfront kiosks for kayak and paddleboard rentals. Located at Windmill Point Marina and Horn Harbor Restaurant.

Patriot Tours
321 Water St.
Yorktown 757-969-5400

Paddle board and kayak rentals, bike rentals and Segway tours.

Rappahannock Outdoor Adventures
165 Main St.
Warsaw 333-1776

Located in the Saddlery, experience the Northern Neck by water. Two-hour rentals with shuttle service to and from Menokin launch site on Cat Point Creek. Fri.–Sun. Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Recreational Rental
1617 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester Point 642-1888

Boat and kayak rentals are available from Mar. 1 to Oct. 31. Anchor, life jacket, cooler, paddle, and navigation lights and fishing license included.

Theresa Louise Charters
132 Harvey Lane
Wicomico Church 703-203-1893

Kayak fishing and kayak eco tours along Harvey Creek, Mill Creek, Ingram Bay & Dameron Marsh.

Urbanna Town Marina
210 Oyster Rd.
Urbanna

Kayak and paddle board rental kiosk available.

Westmoreland State Park
145 Cliff Rd.
Montross 493-8821

Group kayak trips, paddle boats and paddle boards.

Yankee Point Marina
1303 Oak Hill Rd.
Lancaster  462-7635

Boat, paddle board, sunfish sailboat rentals.

Bay 26
5544 Glebe Hall Rd.
Gloucester

26-hole private course. Challenges include open fairways, island hole, hanging basket and chicken coop "ramp" hole. To play, contact Brian Bayford on Facebook at 757 Disc Golf.

Dragon Hills
213 Runners Ln.
Heathsville 580-1554

18 holes. Mostly open course. Contact owner Talmadge Newsome to play.

Deadrise Disc Golf
480 Old St. Johns Way
Irvington

18-hole disc golf course. Open daily dawn 'til dusk. Free.

Lake Marshall Disc Golf
3409 Neenah Rd.
Montross 761-9427

Three courses on site for beginner level play to the challenging. To play, contact lakemarshalldg@gmail.com, garyhutt51@me.com or call.

Gloucester Farmers Market
7877 John Clayton Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester 693-3821

Held at Historic Ware Church on the second Saturday of the month, May through September, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Heathsville Farmers Market
73 Monument Place
Heathsville 580-3377

Third Sat. of the month Apr.–Oct., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Behind Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern.

Holly Point Market
287 Jackson Creek Rd.
Deltaville 776-6950

Fourth Sat. of the month May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Holly Point Nature Park at the Deltaville Maritime Museum.

Irvington Farmers Market
Irvington Commons
Irvington 480-0697

First Sat. of the month from May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Mathews Farmers Market
10494 Buckley Hall Rd.
Mathews 725-5747

Every Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. through Oct. at Mathews historic courthouse green.

Tappahannock Farmers Market
Prince St. and Cross St.
Tappahannock 445-2067

Third week each month Apr.–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Urbanna Farmers Market
Taber Park at Rappahannock Ave. and Bonner St.
Urbanna 725-8506

Starting May, each second Saturday of the month through September, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Warsaw Community Market
179 Main Street
Warsaw

Every Saturday through October, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Yorktown Market Days
Yorktown Waterfront
Yorktown 757-890-3500

Themed markets every Sat. 8 a.m.–noon through the end of October at the Yorktown waterfront between Buckner and Ballard streets. Trolley rides free.

COMPASS Entertainment Complex
100 Entertainment Dr.
Irvington 884-4FUN

Movie theatre, plus nine attractions including an arcade, indoor adventure course, climbing walls, go-karts, miniature golf, and Meridian full-service restaurant and bar.

Roberts Tracks and Trails
13254 Batt Rd.
Saluda  757-570-4643

A two-mile motocross trail, 6 miles of marked trails, and 2 kids’ tracks.  Concession stand, picnic area, parking. Family-oriented; children must be accompanied.

Play N Fun
4238 Richmond Road Unit 2
Warsaw 757-349-9920

Indoor playground, bounce house, for ages under 12.

Swamp Fun Park
2735 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester 642-8778

Paint ball, pro shop, camping.

Gloucester Country Club
6731 Golf Club Rd.
Gloucester 693-2662

A 9-hole course. Pro shop, snack bar.

Hobbs Hole
1267 Hobbs Hole Dr.
Tappahannock 443-4500

An 18-hole course behind Walmart. Restaurant, pro shop.

Piankatank River Golf Club
6198 Stormont Rd.
Hartfield 776-6516

An 18-hole course. Pro shop, full-service restaurant.

Quinton Oaks
262 Quinton Oaks Ln.
Callao 529-5367

An 18-hole course. Restaurant and  pro shop.   

The Golden Eagle
364 Clubhouse Rd.
Irvington 438-4460

An 18-hole course. Operated by The Tides resort. Restaurant and pro shop.

Norton's Sailing School
97 Marina Dr.
Deltaville 776-9211

Taught on late model Hunter or Jeanneau sailboats from 28 to 36 ft. Equipped with inboard power and wheel steering. Training available on your own boat.

Sail & Surf Adventures
Weems 361-9945

Choose an American Sailing Association certification course or private instruction.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Abraham and William I. Cooper Memorial Branch
18 Washington Ave.
Colonial Beach      224-0921

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Montross Branch
56 Polk St.
Montross 472-3820

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Blake T. Newton Memorial
22 Coles Point Rd.
Hague  472-3820

Essex Public Library
117 N. Church Ln.
Tappahannock 443-4945

Gloucester County Library
6920 Main St.
Gloucester 693-2998

Gloucester Point Branch Library
2354 York River Crossing Dr.
Hayes 642-9790

Lancaster Community Library
16 Town Centre Dr.
Kilmarnock 435-1729

Mathews Memorial Library
251 Main St.
Mathews  725-5747

Middlesex Public Library
150 Grace St.
Urbanna 758-5717

Middlesex Public Library Deltaville Branch
35 Lovers Ln.
Deltaville 776-7362

Northumberland Public Library
7204 Northumberland Hwy.
Heathsville 580-5051

Richmond County Public Library
52 Campus Dr.
Warsaw 333-3025

COMPASS Entertainment Complex
100 Entertainment Dr.
Irvington 884-4FUN

Six screens, reclining seats, reserve seats online or at kiosk in lobby.

YRC Cinemas
2226 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes 642-5873

Belmont Pumpkin Farm
155 Belmont Ln.
North

Weekends in the fall. Hayrides, pumpkins, food, activities.

Bentwaters Farm
1083 Circle Dr.
Mathews 725-5839

Spray-free blueberries, homegrown yarns from sheep raised on the farm, lambs and kids, Cashmere and Nigerian goats. Open by appointment.

Eastfields Farms
85 Preston Point Rd.
Mathews 725-3948

Spray-free blueberries in a chemical free environment. July and Aug. Open Fri.–Sun.

Garner's Produce
22645 Kings Hwy.
Warsaw 493-3013

Pick your own strawberries, call ahead.

Under the Stars Farm
11532 Harcum Rd.
Gloucester 413-9131

Lavender

Bethpage Miniature Golf and Ice Creamery
4817 Old Virginia St.
Urbanna     758-GOLF (4653)

Play 18 holes in the world of Cowtopia and enjoy 20 flavors of Hershey’s hand-dipped ice cream.  Open to the public.

COMPASS Entertainment Complex
100 Entertainment Dr.
Irvington 884-4FUN

18 hole coastal course with a trick shot finale. Lighting for night play and handicap accessible.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Tr.
Jamaica 758-1867

Dirt track racing select Sat. nights through Oct.

Colonial Beach Dragway
2035 James Monroe Hwy.
Colonial Beach        224-7455

1/8th mile asphalt drag track.

Custom T's Motorsports Park
2035 James Monroe Hwy.
Colonial Beach    202-213-3528

Dragon Motor Sports
1790 Howerton Rd.
Dunnsville 443-1903

Truck and tractor pulls.

African-American Heritage Trail
6539 Main St.
Gloucester 693-1234

A self-guided driving tour of selected African–American historic sites. Visit or contact the Gloucester Tourism office or the Gloucester Visitor’s Center for information and a map.

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
410-260-2470

Experience and learn about the Chesapeake Bay through the routes and places associated with Smith’s explorations. There are many points of interest found in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.

Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail 

Visit wineries in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.  Sample itineraries and a map are available. Contact any of the wineries listed under Wine Tastings for more information.

Gloucester Blueways Trail
Gloucester 693-0014

A system of five separate water trails spanning Gloucester County. The 40 miles of trails are particularly suited for small hand-powered craft such as canoes and kayaks.

Mathews Blueways Water Trail
Mathews 725-4BAY

An interconnected system of five separate water trails spanning the waters of Mathews County and totaling over ninety miles of cruising.

Northern Neck Artisan Trail

The Artisan Trail Network includes individual artisans and their studios, historic sites, galleries, restaurants, farms and more in the Northern Neck  that welcome visitors. An online map assists visitors in creating their own self-guided tours.

Northern Neck Heritage Trail Bicycling Route
18 North Irving Ave.
Colonial Beach 333-1919

Four relatively easy bicycle trails throughout the Northern Neck.

Northern Neck Hidden History Trail

The trail seeks to expand historical narratives through presentations that will reveal the significant contributions of people of color and collaborative efforts. These stories will be reported from African-Americans, Native Americans, and European Americans. Map out and create your tour online.

River to Bay Artisan Trail

This new and developing Middle Peninsula trail is part of the Artisan Trail Network. Individual artisans and their studios, historic sites, galleries, restaurants, farms and more welcome visitors. An online map assists visitors in creating their own self-guided tours. artisantrailnetwork.org.

Tri Way Trail

Currently 1.7 miles of the trail are open connecting Harris Road in Kilmarnock with Compass Entertainment Center. The eventual +9 mile multi-use path will link the Northern Neck towns of Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Stone.

Trolling for Treasures Shopping Trail

Includes antique, consignment and thrift shops in Northumberland County.

The Virginia Oyster Trail

Virginia’s oysters are featured with unique waterman/aqua-artisan sites, inviting community narratives and many hospitality, creative, culinary, cultural and activity points of interest. virginiaoystertrail.com.

Deltaville Deltas
Ballpark Rd.
Deltaville

Adult competetive baseball. Most summer Saturday evenings. $6 for adults. $3 for teens. Children 12 and under are free.

Tappahannock Tides
833 High School Cir.
Tappahannock

Adult competetive baseball held at Essex High School.

Colonial Beach Playhouse
717 Marshall Ave.
Colonial Beach      214-0517

Affiliated with the Colonial Beach Performing Arts Association. Performances held at the Colonial Beach Community Center.

Court House Players
Mathews 725-0474

Community theater serving Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties.

Lancaster Players
361 Chesapeake Dr.
White Stone      435-3776

Volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to providing community theater with local talent.

Virginia’s Li'l Ole Opry
9889 Buckley Hall Rd.
Mathews 725-7760

Formerly Donk’s Theater. Live country music in a family atmosphere. Held in the Harry M. Ward auditorium at Mathews High School.

Westmoreland Players
16217 Richmond Rd.
Callao 529-9345

Non-profit, amateur theater group formed in 1979.

Colonial Beach Trolley
Colonial Beach  224-0175

Makes 20 stops around the town of Colonial Beach. Every Sat. and Sun. Memorial Day to Labor Day. On holiday weekends it runs Mon. as well.

The Pearl Trolley
Urbanna 758-2613

The Pearl runs Memorial Day through Labor Day in and around Urbanna in Middlesex County. Fridays and Saturdays. Free. Donations accepted.

Warsaw Express

Memorial Day weekend through the end of summer. Bus service for the Town of Warsaw. Every Friday and Saturday.

Yorktown Trolley

Travels the village of Yorktown from the Yorktown Battlefield to the Yorktown Victory Center, including Riverwalk Landing. Free.

March 22–May 23 (Daily), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 24–September 2 (Daily), 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; September 3–November 17 (Daily), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; November 22–December 22 (Fri, Sat, Sun. only), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Caret Cellars
495 Meadow Landing Ln.
Caret 540-413-6454

Noon to 6 p.m., Thur.–Mon.

Dog & Oyster Micro-Vineyard
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington 438-6053

Wine and oysters, Saturdays & Sundays noon–6 p.m.

General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr.
Hague 223-2478

Tasting room, appetizers. Thurs. noon–5 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. noon–6 p.m.; Sun. noon–5 p.m.

Good Luck Cellars
1025 Goodluck Rd.
Kilmarnock 435-1416

Open Mon. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sun. noon–5 p.m.

Hague Winery
8268 Cople Hwy.
Hague 472-5283

Tasting room is located on Historic Buena Vista Plantation, circa 1835, in a former barn that overlooks the home, outbuildings, vineyards and farmland.

Ingleside Vineyards and Winery
5872 Leedstown Rd.
Oak Grove 224-8687

Self-guided tasting flights, tours, outdoor courtyard, museum and gift shop.

Jacey Vineyards
619 Train Ln.
Wicomico Church 580-4053

Wine tasting on Sat. 

Mattapony Reserve
1581 Mattaponi Reservation Cir.
West Point 759-8763

All-natural wines and specialty foods overlooking the Mattaponi River. Tasting room: noon-6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1-6 p.m. Sundays.

Monroe Bay Winery
4786 James Monroe Hwy.
Colonial Beach 410-5628

A small farm winery and cidery.

Rivah Vineyards at the Grove
671 Kinsale Bridge Rd.
Kinsale  599-8552

125 scenic acres of farm, woods, and waterfront.

Specials Wine Seller
52 S. Main St.
Kilmarnock 436-9463

Free wine tastings each Fri. at 5 p.m.

Triple V Farms/Cam Spirits
3138 Jessie duPont Mem. Hwy.
Heathsville 724-5765

Vines, vodka, and vinegar.

Vine
77 King Carter Dr.
Irvington 577-0773

Wine, beer, provisions, restaurant.

Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove
5178 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.
Tappahannock  238-5544

Wine tastings, live music, food trucks, monster truck events, festivals & more throughout the year.

Zoll Vineyards
10399 Vineyard Rd.
Dutton 857-498-1665

Farm to table winery. Taste wine, cider, and meads paired with Tasting Room menu.

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