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.

<p>The Museum at Colonial Beach is THE source of information about Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia&#8217;s (CBVA) rich and colorful maritime history&#8211;including some spooky stories! Here is a sampling of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Cover photo: Susan Pietras-Smith Only approximately 65 miles from Washington DC or Richmond, the Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia (CBVA), offers a welcome respite from the traffic, noise and frenzy [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Cover photo by Bobby Hooker, Hooker Studio &nbsp; Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia (CBVA) is located on the shoreline of the Potomac River, which low-water mark serves as the Virginia-Maryland [&hellip;]</p>

Even long before bridges made them easy to reach, Virginia beaches were attracting tourists from Washington D.C. and other communities on the eastern coast. Virginia offers something for everyone the lively attractions of Virginia Beach, the quiet and protected sands of Assateague Island with its wild horses

With a 2 ½ mile beachfront along the 6-mile wide Potomac River, Colonial Beach is a charming destination to enjoy the sun, fish, people-watch along the boardwalk, or enjoy a delicious dinner at a riverfront restaurant.

Excerpt: Cruising up the majestic Potomac River, “the second largest tributary of the Chesapeake Bay“ is a breathtaking rite of passage for any boater.

Excerpt: Resident triathlete Hugh Mealy didn’t really expect to enter another athletic event at the age of 80, and yet he finds himself just weeks shy of competing in the Colonial Beach Triathlon in the riverside town of Colonial Beach, Virginia.

Visit Virginia oyster farms, restaurants and more, enjoying as much or as little as you want at each stop. Read more...

Colonial Beach doesn’t have a big reputation, but there’s plenty of fun to be had in this small town. From exploring the National Monument to enjoying the fresh seafood at Stepp’s Harbor View Marina, there’s something for everyone on this list.

Virginia’s state-wide LOVEworks program was introduced by Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) following the success of its 50-year-old Virginia is for Lovers branding initiative.

<p>Colonial Beach, Virginia, is one of the closest sandy beaches to Washington, DC. And getting here is easy!</p>

When our city’s infamous humidity covers DC in a thick cloud of heat, there’s no better way to cope than with a trip to the beach. Luckily, DC is within easy reach of sandy dunes from remote, quiet spots to popular summer hangouts with busy boardwalks and arcade games.

<p>Excerpt: I put together some good day trips and some longer drive destinations if you&#8217;re looking to explore a new beach: Day Trips Colonial Beach, Virginia: 90 minutes away from Tysons, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Cover photo: Maggie Lane The tiny hamlet of Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia (CBVA), is home to a big, thriving art scene, thanks in part to the efforts of the [&hellip;]</p>

<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 [&hellip;]</p>

Colonial Beach: #3 in Best Beaches in Virginia Colonial Beach is a tiny seaport town in Virginia’s Northern Neck region. Although it is one of the closest shorelines to Washington, D.C. and Virginia’s second-largest coast this family-friendly getaway is often overshadowed by the more popular beaches along the Atlantic Ocean

Looking for a relaxing beach vacation for your friends and family? Your first instinct might be to hop online and start researching flights to the Caribbean. But before you click book flight, you should take a look in your own backyard or at least the next state over. No matter what you’re looking for in a beach vacation, you’ll find it in Virginia. Follow our ultimate road map to 18 of Virginia’s best beaches for a getaway you won’t soon forget.

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Virginians looking to hit the beach for the Memorial Day holiday weekend and this summer have plenty of options. To help you prepare for Memorial Day beach trips and beyond, we’ve rounded up a guide to beach destinations ideal for Northern Virginia residents. This includes traditional oceanfront beaches, lakes, and more.