Welcome to the recreational delights of the Northern Neck. Bicycle through this splendid land on one of the bike tour routes. Take a ride on one of the remaining free car ferries in Virginia. Stop by and visit the Westmoreland Berry Farm and Orchard, noted for great fruit, ice cream, and the infamous "goat walk". Enjoy a round of golf at one of the many golf courses in the area. Ride horseback through the bridle trails at Belle Isle State Park.

For more information regarding saving the land, contact the Northern Neck Land Conservancy.

BIKING

Bicycle Heritage Tour of the Northern Neck. These tours highlight the rich history of the region. The four tours listed in the brochure are relatively easy bicycle trails. Request a copy of the brochure by calling the Northern Neck Tourism Council at 1-800-393-6180 or Email at nntc@northernneck.org.

CANOE/KAYAK RENTALS

Bay Trail Outfitters. Guided kayak tours, rentals, sales and instruction. Unparalleled paddling experiences - lighthouse marshes and mansions, full moon tours. No experience necessary. Rt. 609. www.baytrails.com. Mathews. 888-725-7225

Belle Isle State Park. Guided canoe trips on Rappahannock River. Canoe and motor boat rentals. Cartop launch onto Mulberry Creek. Call 804-462-5030

Westmoreland State Park. Group kayaking trips on the Potomac. Also paddleboats & hydro bike rentals. State Park Road (off Route 3),
Montross 804-493-9191 or 804-493-8821

FERRIES

Sunnybank Ferry. Operates Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weather permitting. This is a two car ferry on Route 644 that crosses the Little Wicomico River near Reedville.

Merry Point Ferry. Operates Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weather permitting. A two car ferry on Route 604 that crosses the western branch of the Corrotoman River in Lancaster County.

GOLF COURSES

Golf at the Tides Inn:
The Golden Eagle ........................... 804-438-5501
The Par Three ................................ 804-438-4454

Quinton Oaks Golf Course.  You don't have to be a pro to have fun playing golf at Quinton Oaks!  18 holes.  Driving range. Practice green. Lessons available. Located off Highway 360. Light lunch and dinner available. Virtual Tour. Callao. 804-529-5367 (Pro Shop)

GOLF CART RENTALS & SCOOTER SALES

Metro Golf Carts & Scooters. Golf Cart sales, rentals, and service. Full line of golf cart parts and accessories. Gas and electric Scooter sales. Winterization and Storage Available.
Colonial Beach. 804-224-2278.  

GYM/HEALTH CLUBS

Northern Neck Family YMCA. Aquatics, Lifeguarding, swim lessons, swim team, arts, Tai CHi, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Yoga, childcare, group exercise, health and fitness, sports, jazzercise, gymnastics. Scholarshipps available for membership and all programs. www.NNYMCA.com. 1306 Harris Drive.
Kilmarnock. 804-435-0223.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Belle Isle State Park.  Bridle trails.  804-462-5030

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Colonial Beach ............ 804-224-0921
Hague ......................... 804-472-3820
Heathsville .................. 804-580-5051
Kilmarnock ................. 804-435-1729
King George ............... 540-775-7951
Montross ..................... 804-493-8194
Warsaw ...................... 804-333-6710