Colonial Beach In The News
GET OUTTA TOWN: FALL GETAWAYS & STAYCATIONS
Excerpt: Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean you've got to stay home every weekend. From day trips to staycations and everything in between,...
Have you been to Colonial Beach yet? We’ll show you around
Excerpt: COLONIAL BEACH, Va. — In the first ever viewer recommendation, Dave Parker travels to a different state and a different time by walking...
6 Fabulous Beach Bars About an Hour’s Drive From D.C.
Excerpt: Nothing says “I’m on vacation” quite like a beach bar. And often D.C. residents don’t have the time or resources to head all the way to...
The Best Things To Do In Colonial Beach, Virginia
Excerpt: Once called the “Playground on the Potomac,” Colonial Beach is an eclectic small town of fewer than 4,000 residents that is known for its...
5 VA Road Trips: Presidents’ Homes; Americana; Swannanoa; Wild Horses
Excerpt: VIRGINIA — Virginia, the site of the first English settlement, is known as the “birthplace of a nation” and, with eight U.S. presidents...
The Best Beaches Near DC for a Quick Summer Getaway
Excerpt: As summer temperatures soar in DC, it’s that time of year for residents to swap frenetic city streets for a leisurely stroll on the...
RESTORING COLONIAL BEACH: A long-awaited revival for the ‘Playground of the Potomac’
Excerpt: COLONIAL BEACH — From the rooftop of his new town house, Duke Dodson certainly does not mind the fine view of both the Potomac River, a few...
Juneteenth in Colonial Beach: A Mission to Make it ‘Better Each Year’
Excerpt: It takes time for anything to sink into the public’s consciousness. That has been the case of Juneteenth, which went from being an...
Best Family-Friendly Beaches Near DC
Excerpt: While Washington, DC is certainly not a beach town, there are plenty of family-friendly beaches near DC to spend the day or a weekend if...
Vacation Like A Local In Virginia
Excerpt: Virginia offers a wealth of popular tourism destinations such as Virginia Beach and Shenandoah National Park. While both are incredible...
The Best Beaches In Virginia For A Breezy Getaway
Excerpt: When it comes to picturesque shorelines, Virginia makes a strong showing. Some spots, like Assateague and Chincoteague, are well-known for...
TripSavvy: 7 Best Beaches in Virginia
By Barbara Noe Kennedy. Cover photo by Tom Saunders via Flickr Excerpt: Admittedly, beaches aren't the first thing that comes to mind when you think...