U.S. Destinations : Virginia : Chesapeake Bay
Virginia
Chesapeake Bay
Virginia's Chesapeake Bay region features the birthplace of the nation's first president, George Washington, and the estate of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, as well as the lands of the Pumunkey and Mattaponi. See rural and waterfront cottages, quaint villages, and expansive farmlands all along the Bay.

Visit the George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Historic Christ Church (in Irvington), Stratford Hall Plantation, and the Richmond County Museum & Visitors Center.
Places to enjoy in the Chesapeake Bay area include Westmoreland State Park (with its beach) and Caledon Natural Area (with its trails to the Potomac River).

Charter a boat from one of the many charter captains who live in this region—a great way to really see why it's so famous.

One of Virginia's most prestigious vineyards—Ingleside—is located here, in the Northern Neck. Another agri-tourism site is Westmoreland Berry Farm & Orchard, with its famous jams, jellies, and climbing goats!

You'll love the wonderful assortment of B&Bs in this region as well as the world-renowned The Tides Inn resort. Escape the ordinary by spending your vacation in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia. You'll go home refreshed and full of seafood and country charm.



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