Meet the Captain: First Female to Helm Edna Lockwood in 130 years

by visitcbva | May 9, 2019 | Events, History, Marinas, News, See the sights, Things to Do

When the 85-ft. sailing vessel Edna E. Lockwood docks in Colonial Beach, Virginia, June 6-9, during the Potomac River Festival, she will be captained—for the first time in her long life—by a woman. There are approximately 41,300 ship and boat captains and...

5 Nature-Loving Sites in Colonial Beach, VA (CBVA) and Virginia’s Northern Neck

by visitcbva | Nov 7, 2018 | Blog, Nature, See the sights, Things to Do

Cover photo: Mary Carter Updated September 28, 2020 The Northern Neck of Virginia is known for its 1100 miles of unspoiled shorelines, rich farmland and lush forests. A place to truly reconnect with nature. Many of the region’s most beautiful natural areas are...

On Newsstands Now: Colonial Beach in Richmond Magazine’s RVA Traveler

by visitcbva | Oct 2, 2018 | Eats & Drinks, News, Things to Do

Megan Wilson planned to stay in Colonial Beach, Virginia, for only one night. But, like so many visitors to CBVA, the writer for Richmond Magazine fell in love with our little town, extending her stay through the weekend. Megan’s article for Richmond...

Museum Tells the History of Colonial Beach, Virginia (CBVA)

by visitcbva | Sep 14, 2018 | Blog, Eats & Drinks, History, Things to Do

Cover photo: Cindy Vaughan The Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia (CBVA) and the surrounding area have a rich and colorful history. Recovered artifacts document a Native American presence dating to 500 B.C., long before John Smith visited the area during his voyage of...

Grubbing.News Samples Southern Specialties at Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar

by visitcbva | Aug 2, 2018 | Eats & Drinks, Live music, News, Things to Do

Grubbing.News is the brainchild of Khalfani King, food photographer, event planner and marketing professional, sharing his love of food with the world. In addition to organizing culinary events, King enjoys spotlighting wonderful regional flavors via his web...

Palm Trees, Sandy Beaches and More in Colonial Beach via Alexandria Living Magazine

by visitcbva | Jul 30, 2018 | Eats & Drinks, Getting here, History, Live music, News, See the sights, Things to Do

Cover photo: Chris Militzer Chris Militzer, photo editor for Alexandria Living Magazine, had heard of Colonial Beach; he’d taken his daughter camping in nearby Westmoreland State Park numerous times. But it wasn’t until he started seeing photos of the Town...