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Taste of Autumn: Fall Drinks in CBVA
Fall flavors are back! For breakfast, Happy Hour, dinner, evening cocktails, and or any other time of day, here are some of the best Fall drinks (with and without alcohol


DORA Sip & Strolls in CBVA
DORA Sip & Strolls in Town of Colonial Beach Up to 16 annual Sip & Strolls in Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia, (CBVA) will be held throughout the year.


The Best Seafood in Colonial Beach
<p>Cover photo: Shady Lane Seafood Being located on a peninsula just 35 nautical miles from the Chesapeake Bay has its privileges. Namely, Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia (CBVA), has access […]</p>


Chesapeake Bay Magazine: Best of the Bay
Best All-Purpose Farm to Table: Denson’s Chesapeake Bay Farm to Table, Oyster Bar, Food Truck & Catering


Only in Virginia: Wilkerson's Is A No-Fuss Hideaway With The Best Fresh Crab
Here in Virginia, it’s not too difficult to come by fresh seafood. Even so, there are some restaurants that stand out from the rest. One of our favorites in the Colonial Beach area is a place known as Wilkerson’s


What's Open/Closed in CBVA in the Off-Season
<p>Photo: Cindy Dunn Click here for openings/closings related to the coronavirus pandemic. A beach and marina/river town, Colonial Beach, Virginia, is entering the “off-season”, when some businesses close their doors […]</p>


Colonial Beach featured in Richmond Magazine’s RVA Traveler
Richmond Magazine’s Fall/Winter 2019 edition of RVA Traveler is on newsstands now–and guess who is featured?!


Weddings Part III: Wedding Venues in Colonial Beach
<p>Guest blog by Victoria Sananikone. Edited by VisitCBVA. You know the beloved, iconic slogan, “Virginia is For Loversâ€, established 50 years ago, and still true today. In Part III of our […]</p>


Prince William Living: World Wars Event and Gala Honors Veterans and Active Duty Servicemembers
Colonial Beach’s northern neighbor, Prince William County, is home to ten military installations in or around the County. Altogether, nearly 800,000 veterans and over 115,000 active duty and reserve members of the military reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia.


Where to Eat Breakfast and Brunch in Colonial Beach, VA
<p>Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is on its way to becoming the most popular one. Some wake up early, with a disposition sunnier […]</p>


On Newsstands Now: Colonial Beach in Richmond Magazine’s RVA Traveler
Megan Wilson planned to stay in Colonial Beach, Virginia, for only one night. But, like so many visitors to CBVA, the writer for Richmond Magazine fell in love with our little town, extending her stay through the weekend.


Museum Tells the History of Colonial Beach, Virginia (CBVA)
Cover photo: Cindy Vaughan The Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia (CBVA) and the surrounding area have a rich and colorful history. Recovered artifacts document a Native American presence dating to 500 BC.


Grubbing. News Samples Southern Specialties at Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar
In a recent episode, Best Restaurants on the Potomac River, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Grubbing hosts Annie and Alana visited Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar!


Palm Trees, Sandy Beaches and More in Colonial Beach via Alexandria Living Magazine
Chris Militzer, photo editor for Alexandria Living Magazine, had heard of Colonial Beach; he’d taken his daughter camping in nearby Westmoreland State Park numerous times.
But it wasn’t until he started seeing photos of the Town on Instagram and Twitter–gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, sandy beaches and marinas, and more–that Chris decided to have a look for himself.


Video: Colonial Beach Boating Adventures, 35 Nautical Miles from Chesapeake Bay
The duo recently made a stop in Colonial Beach, Virginia, chronicling their trip in the latest video on their YouTube channel, Boating Chesapeake.


Wine Enthusiast: Travel Off the Beaten Path in Virginia Wine Country
Writer Carrie Dykes discovered that “There’s more to Virginia wine country than just the vineyards.” In her article for Wine Enthusiast, Travel Off the Beaten Path in Virginia Wine Country, Carrie mentions Ingleside Winery as a notable one in the area, but it’s the baby goats at Westmoreland Berry Farm that really captured her attention.


Colonial Beach Virginia Oyster Trails and Crawls
Colonial Beach oyster bar in demand.
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