Colonial Beach, VA

While it is well off the regular snowbird route, Colonial Beach is the only port of call on the Virginia shore of the Potomac River that even resembles a town and it is very boater-friendly. Its decided individuality is one more reason to explore the river that meanders through America’s past, all the way up to Washington, DC.
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Formed in 1653 from Northumberland County, Westmoreland County is the birthplace to George Washington, and James Monroe, and home to Declaration of Independence signers Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, James Monroe Birthplace, and Stratford Hall are all welcome the public and provide the context and stories of those who lived and worked in Westmoreland County centuries ago.

The Waterway Guide Team has gained extensive boating knowledge over the years, and now we are sharing all of the tips, skills and tools we’ve picked up along the way!