| Virginia's Northern Neck, the northernmost of | | | | house was destroyed by a fire during the |
| three peninsulas extending into Chesapeake Bay, | | | | American Revolution, and a memorial house was |
| is located between two rivers. To the north runs | | | | constructed in the 1930s on the now 550 acre |
| the peaceful Potomac river, with the historic | | | | national park. Here, costumed interpreters |
| Rappahannock running along the southern border | | | | recreate 18th century life on the plantation. |
| and spilling into the Chesapeake Bay. For people | | | | Stratford Hall Plantation, Robert E. Lee's birthplace, |
| looking to get away from big city life, Virginia's | | | | is managed to this day as a working farm and |
| Northern Neck provides a sanctuary of tranquility. | | | | includes a functioning mill. These two historic |
| There is less than one person living in the | | | | venues are among the 16 museums on the |
| Northern Neck for every 10 acres of land, with | | | | peninsula open to the public for tours. |
| only a dozen traffic lights on the entire peninsula. | | | | Recreational Attractions |
| For these reasons, many people find Northern | | | | The Northern Neck is prized for its vast array of |
| Neck real estate, with an abundance of | | | | outdoor activities. With hundreds of rivers, |
| waterfront homes for sale, extremely enticing. | | | | streams, creeks, coves, and saltwater marshes, |
| Commonly known as "the land of pleasant living", | | | | water plays a vital role in these activities. Boaters, |
| the stunning area has rich history, many natural | | | | and recreational and competitive fishermen come |
| attractions, as well as an abundance of | | | | to the Northern Neck to experience the 1,100 |
| recreational activities including boating, fishing, | | | | miles of shoreline. |
| horseback riding, golf, and is a highly prized area | | | | With 21 Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail sites, the |
| for bird-watchers. | | | | Northern Neck is also a prime location for birding. |
| Virginia's Northern Neck is considered by many to | | | | 6,500 preserved acres provide an unspoiled |
| be one of the most peaceful places in the area, | | | | habitat for over 250 distinct species of birds. |
| due to its historic villages, rural charm, and | | | | Depending on the season, you can see a plethora |
| timeless appeal. George Washington, who was | | | | of songbirds, waterfowl, wading birds, as well as a |
| born and lived in the Northern Neck, once called it | | | | variety of magnificent butterflies. Also, Celadon |
| the "Garden of Virginia." | | | | Natural Area, spanning 2,500 acres along the |
| The History of the Northern Neck | | | | Potomac River, boasts one of the largest |
| Virginia's Northern Neck was discovered by John | | | | concentrations of the American Bald Eagle on the |
| Smith, who described it as "a place heaven and | | | | East Coast. |
| earth agreed better to frame man's habitation." It | | | | Golfers can choose between the celebrated |
| was the birthplace of United States presidents | | | | Golden Eagle Golf Club and the player-friendly |
| George Washington, James Madison, James | | | | Quinton Oaks Golf Course, and end with a meal |
| Monroe, and U.S. Civil War General Robert E. Lee. | | | | at either of their clubhouses. |
| Prior to European colonization, Native Americans | | | | Bikers can enjoy one of four Biking Heritage |
| had inhabited the Northern Neck for at least | | | | Tours of the Northern Neck, while hikers can |
| 10,000 years. Native American villages thrived on | | | | partake in an eco-tour of the 733-acre Belle Isle |
| the peninsula's extensive river and stream | | | | State Park or the 6,000-acre Rappahannock River |
| network. Rivers such as the Wicomico, Coan, and | | | | Valley National Wildlife Refuge. |
| Nomini are named for the tribes who settled upon | | | | If you are fed up with big city traffic, noise, and |
| their shores. | | | | over development, then it is easy to see why |
| The peninsula is home to an exorbitant amount of | | | | Virginia's Northern Neck is an ideal place to get |
| historical sites, such as Popes Creek Plantation- | | | | back to roots, breath in the fresh, clean air, and |
| the birthplace of the first President of the United | | | | let it all roll off your shoulders. |
| States, George Washington. Washington's actual | | | | |