Look for sandpipers on this beautiful natural reserve with 213 acreas of pine forests and beach along the Chesapeake Bay. Very limited parking, so get there early.  Open 6am-10pm. Leashed dogs allowed but digging in the sand/playing in the water is not! Find more information on their website. 

504 Main St, Reedville, VA 22539 

This museum celebrates Reedville's heritage as a fishing town.  Open 11am-4pm.  Check out their website for details about tickets and exhibits!

327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone, VA

Can't decide between a beach and a restaurant?  Have it all at Willaby's!  The restaurant/bar serves a variety of foods and drinks, and customers are invited to enjoy the sandy beach on the river. Eat inside or at a picnic table on the beach.  Check out their website for details and a menu. 

989 Smith Point Rd, Reedville, VA 22539 

Full Service Marina located on the Little Wicomico River. TRANSIENT BOATS ARE WELCOME! (4-1/2' Draft Max) Fuel dock has 87 Octane no-ETHANOL Gas and Diesel. Open 8am-4pm.  Check out their website. 

468 Buzzard's Point Rd, Reedville, VA

Cruise across the Bay and visit Tangier Island.  Tangier Island Cruises provides a ferry service to Tangier Island from May - October. Leaving Reedville,Va at 10 am Arriving to Tangier Island at 11:30 am Departing Tangier Island at 2:15 pm Arriving back to Reedville at 4:00 pm. Find tickets on their website.

Hickory Hollow Natural Area Preserve offers various trees, ravines, swampland, and wetland. Additionally, you have an abundance of birds, wildlife, fauna & flora. The preserve has well marked trails and a small parking area. Arrowed signs and color code on trees help visitors verify/match desired trail with coordinating trail names. Throughout the trails and at the parking area, are informational signs and wildlife listings. Once at the swamp, there is a seating area so you can sit and enjoy the surroundings. Enjoy a day of exploring. 

Lancaster is a town with a cute main street for walking.  It is about 15-20 minutes away from the house.   We have stopped for a meal at "Donna's on Main", which is right next door to "Chitterchats Second Scoop Ice Cream shop".  

Chitterchats Ice Cream Parlor has two locations: one in Reedville and one in Kilmarnock.  They also have a sister location called "Chitterchats Second Scoop" in Lancaster, VA.  Check out their flavors and announcements at https://chitterchatsicecream.com.  

100 Entertainment Drive, Irvington VA

Compass is the Northern Neck of Virginia’s state-of-the-art entertainment complex featuring the area’s only multi-screen luxury boutique movie theatre, plus nine exciting attractions including an arcade, indoor adventure course, climbing walls, go-karts, miniature golf, and the Meridian full-service restaurant and bar.  Movie ticket special: $8 Movies on Tuesdays! Find tickets and details about offerings on their website.  About 30 minutes away from Riverside Den. 

150 North Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 

Splash pad, dog park, river play, and park events can be found at Town Center Park all year around.  Find more about events in the park on their website. (No dogs allowed here.)  About 25 minutes away from Riverside Den. 

101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Explore colonial life by walking around the town for free or booking one of many tours available on the Colonial Williamsburg Website .  Colonial WIlliamsburg is the world's largest living history museum with 301 acres of sites, working tradespeople, historic taverns, and art museums. About 1.5 hours away. 

One Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA 23187

This amusement park offers roller coasters, animal encounters, dining, and shows.  Water Country USA is a water park with 25 water attractions. Open 12pm-10pm.  About 1.5 hours away.