VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D $ PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER ADMISSION REQUIRED W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS b u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET -FRIENDLY FACILITY I ADA -COMPLIANT northernneck.org | 804-333-1919 457 Main St., Warsaw National Heritage Area with presidential birth sites and waterfront recreation. Northern Neck Tourism Commission Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester fineartsmuseumofgloucester.org 804-280-1187 6894 Main St., Gloucester Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Annual Gloucester Arts Festival in June. Rosewell Ruins THINGS TO DO rosewell.org | 804-693-2585 5113 Old Rosewell Ln., Gloucester Preserved ruins of one of Colonial America’s grandest mansions. $ b Kilmarnock Museum Gloucester Blueways Watertrails gloucesterva.gov/pr | 804-693-3215 6504 Main St., Gloucester Self-guided maps; water trails suited for kayaks in Gloucester. Tyndall’s Point THINGS TO DO nps.gov/pohe/planyourvisit/maps 804-333-1919 457 Main St., Warsaw Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail’s Northern Neck segment. Northern Neck Heritage Bicycling Route gloucesterva.gov/pr 804-693-2355 1376 Vernon St., Gloucester Historic site open daily. northernneck.org | 804-436-9100 76 N. Main St., Kilmarnock Recalls the early days of bustling Steptoe’s Ordinary, settled in 1719. b KING GEORGE COUNTY King George County Citizens Center Walter Reed’s Birthplace Northern Neck Watertrails preservationvirginia.org | 804-693-3992 Corner of Routes 616 and 614, Gloucester Birthplace of Dr. Walter Reed, medical hero of the Spanish-American War. visitkinggeorge.com | 540-775-4386 8076 Kings Hwy., King George Gateway to the historic Northern Neck of Virginia. virginiawatertrails.org 804-333-1919 457 Main St., Warsaw Water trails along Rappahannock and Potomac rivers and Chesapeake Bay. Ware Episcopal Church THINGS TO DO DAHLGREN THINGS TO DO Gloucester Main Street warechurch.org | 804-693-3821 7825 John Clayton Memorial Hwy., Gloucester Historic early 18th-century church and cemetery. Caledon State Park dahlgrenmuseum.org 540-663-3680 3540 James Madison Pkwy., Dahlgren Interpreting stories that make Dahlgren a jewel of national defense. c Dahlgren Heritage Museum & Tourism Information Center gloucestermainstreet.com 804-210-1107 6882-G Main St., Gloucester Gloucester Main Street is where history meets southern hospitality, with local shops, great dining, art, and events — perfect for strolling and exploring. Woodville Park gloucesterva.gov/pr 804-693-2355 3904 Woodville Park Rd., Hayes Nature park with wetlands, woodlands, trails, and picnic tables. b c virginiastateparks.gov/caledon 540-663-3861 11617 Caledon Rd., King George A 2,587-acre National Natural Landmark known for its old-growth forest. $ b c King George Museum kinggeorgehistory.org | 540-775-9477 9483E Kings Hwy., King George Open Thursday and Saturday, noon-4pm, or by appointment. b HEATHSVILLE THINGS TO DO King George Native American Heritage Trail Gloucester Museum of History ESSEX COUNTY / TOWN OF TAPPAHANNOCK THINGS TO DO gloucesterva.gov/museum-of-history 804-693-1234 6539 Main St., Gloucester Static and changing exhibits of early Gloucester and its people. b Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern nnheritageartscenter.org 804-580-3377 73 Monument Pl., Heathsville An 18th-century tavern, heritage arts center and guilds, farmers market. b visitkinggeorge.com | 540-775-9181 10459 Courthouse Dr., Suite 200, King George Visualize the experiences of Native American tribes. Essex County Museum and Historical Society LANCASTER COUNTY THINGS TO DO ecmhs.org | 804-443-4690 218 Water Ln., Tappahannock Rappahannock Indians, Civil War, African-American experience. b Gloucester Nature and Birding Trail GLOUCESTER COUNTY Gloucester Visitor Center visitgloucesterva.org 804-693-3215 6504 Main St., Gloucester Stop by the visitor center and gift shop. b c visitgloucesterva.org 804-693-3215 6504 Main St., Gloucester Self-guided maps. Eight sites. Part of Virginia birding trails system. b c INDIAN NECK THINGS TO DO Belle Isle State Park Rappahannock Tribe Cultural Center Gloucester Point Beach Park gloucesterva.gov/pr 804-693-2355 1255 Greate Rd., Gloucester Point Sandy beach, picnic tables, grills, and fishing pier. rappahannocktribe.org | 804-769-0260 5036 Indian Neck Rd., Indian Neck Experience exhibits of Native American cultures and traditions. b c virginiastateparks.gov/belle-isle 804-462-5030 1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster A 892-acre state park on the Rappahannock River. $ b c Hickory Hollow Nature Preserve IRVINGTON THINGS TO DO Historic Courthouse Circle Whitley’s Peanut Factory whitleyspeanut.com/locations 804-642-1975 1977 George Washington Hwy., Hayes Visitors center; retail store selling peanut products and souvenirs. visitgloucesterva.org | 804-693-3215 6504 Main St., Gloucester Courthouse, 1832 debtor’s prison, 1870 jail, and 1896 clerk’s office. b c Steamboat Era Museum Machicomoco State Park THINGS TO DO Abingdon Episcopal Church abingdonchurch.org | 804-693-3035 4645 George Washington Hwy., White Marsh Virginia’s largest Colonial church, built in 18th century; historic cemetery. virginiastateparks.gov/machicomoco 804-642-2419 3601 Timberneck Farm Rd., Hayes A 645-acre state park with camping available. b c steamboateramuseum.org 804-438-6888 156 King Carter Dr., Irvington Original “Potomac” pilothouse installation, dioramas, and artifacts. $ b dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/ natural-area-preserves/hickory 804-225-2303 VA 604, Lancaster Mixed pine-hardwood forest of 254 acres, ravines, and Cabin Swamp. Historic Christ Church & Museum christchurch1735.org | 804-438-6855 420 Christ Church Rd., Weems A National Historic Landmark that is one of America’s finest Colonial churches. $ b c TOWN OF KILMARNOCK Town of Kilmarnock virginiasriverrealm.com | 804-435-1552 1 N. Main St., Kilmarnock Small-town charm, local seafood, and friendly coastal vibe. b c Point Walk, The Lancaster VA Historical Society -Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library Beaverdam Park gloucesterva.gov/pr | 804-693-2107 8687 Roaring Springs Rd., Gloucester Hiking trails, boating, and fishing. b c gloucesterva.gov/pr 804-693-2355 1255 Greate Rd., Gloucester Point Interpretive walk along the York River explains the area’s history and ecology. b c lancastervahistory.org | 804-462-7280 8346 Mary Ball Rd., Lancaster Exhibits, historic district buildings, and genealogy research center. $ b CHESAPEAKE BAY | Virginia Travel Guide 87
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