Nearest Airport
: Richmond Airport
at 50
Miles
Nearest Ferry
: Reedville, Virginia
at 35
Miles
Nearest Train
: Fredericksburg / Amtrak & MARC Train
at 30
Miles
Nearest Motorway
: Route 301
at 15
Miles
Nearest Beach
: Colonial Beach
Nearest Barpub
: Black Pearl Tiki Bar
Nearest Golf
: Cameron Hills Golf
at 15
Miles
Nearest Restaurant
: High Tides Restaurant
Car: not necessary
The town of Colonial Beach is 90 minutes outside the Washington, DC area and 40 minutes East of Historic Fredericksburg, Va. The area surrounding the town of Colonial Beach is rich with history and many historic sites: the birthplace of George Washington, Robert E. Lee and James Monroe. Within a short drive there’s Ingleside, Belle Mount and Oak Crest Vineyards, Westmoreland Berry Farm & Orchard and Westmoreland State Park. For those who like antiquing, 45 minutes outside the town is Tappahannock and Historic Fredericksburg, where you’ll find some of the best Antique Shops around.
Colonial Beach is a great little town for walking and biking, within the towns limits you’ll find great Waterfront Restaurants with Live Entertainment on weekends, a variety of shops and art galleries. Colonial Beach, the second largest beach in Virginia is where you can relax and watch the sunrise, or enjoy an afternoon cocktail at the beachfront Tiki Bar.
If you decide to spend the entire day in Colonial Beach you won’t be disappointed...its like you’ve slip back in time where the pace is really slow and the locals are always smiling.
