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What Is the Compass Entertainment Complex?

Did you know that our storybook, “tiny but tony” town, is now home to a state-of-the-art entertainment complex? It’s true! Despite having a population of only about 415 people, Irvington has an …

The arcade inside the Compass Entertainment Complex

Hope and Glory Chef on a Culinary Sabbatical for Four Weeks

The Hope and Glory Inn’s Chef Meseret Crockett is on leave for a four-week culinary sabbatical to team up with French Chef Lil Lacassagne of The Burke Manor Inn and …

A table inside The Dining Hall restaurant at the Hope and Glory Inn

This Is the Best Place to Have Honeymoons in the Northern Neck

First of all, congratulations on finding “the one” that you’d like to spend the rest of your life with! Whether you get married at the Hope & Glory Inn and …

The bedroom in a cottage for honeymoons in the Northern Neck

What Is the Best Destination for Romantic Getaways in Virginia?

The sign and exterior of the Hope and Glory Inn which is perfect for romantic getaways in Virginia

What Are the Best Northern Neck Bike Trails?

A man and woman on one of the Northern Neck bike trails

Here’s How to Experience Fall in the Northern Neck

The Dog and Oyster Vineyard during fall in the Northern Neck

Where to Find Some of the Best Hiking Trails in Virginia

A couple on a hiking trail in Virginia

Irvington Is the Best Place for Weekend Trips From Norfolk, VA

The exterior of the Hope and Glory Inn, the best place for weekend getaways from Norfolk, VA

The Dog and Oyster Vineyard Donates to the Healthy Harvest Food Bank and Feeds Over 300 for 30 Days

The Dog and Oyster Vineyard Donates to the Healthy Harvest Food Bank

Weekend Trips From Baltimore: What Is the Best Destination?

The courtyard at the Hope and Glory Inn, which is the best destination for weekend trips from Baltimore

How to Enjoy an Afternoon of Shopping in Irvington, VA

Fore-and-Aft, a great place for shopping in Irvington, VA

What Is the Best Destination for Wine Lovers’ Getaways in Virginia?

Bottles of wine, glasses, and oyster shells at The Dog and Oyster Vineyard for wine lovers' getaways in Virginia

This Is Where You Need to Go Shopping in Kilmarnock, VA

The Best Guide to the Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show

Decoy ducks at the Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show

Why You Need to Visit the Objects, Art and More Gallery

A woman viewing artwork at the Objects, Art and More gallery

The 101.7 BAY FM Oyster Crawl 5K and Fun Run: What You Need to Know

People running at The Dog and Oyster Vineyard

How to Make the Most of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail Oyster Crawls

The oyster stand at The Dog and Oyster Vineyard, which is a top spot for the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail Oyster Crawls

How to Enjoy the Best Weekend Getaways From Washington, D.C.

A collage of photos of shops that showcase a reason why Irvington is the best Washington, D.C., weekend getaway

Why You Need to Try Blanchard’s Coffee

People enjoying Blanchard's Coffee

Your Ultimate Guide to the Wine & Cherries Weekend

A giant corkscrew during sunset at The Dog and Oyster Vineyard, which is a destination for the Wine & Cherries Weekend

Mother-Daughter Getaways: Why the Hope and Glory Inn Is the Best Destination

The Hope and Glory Inn and people toasting with wine

How to Get an Authentic Virginia Watermen Experience

Oysters on the half shell

Escape to the Hope & Glory Inn and Vineyard for the Best Girlfriend Getaways in Virginia

Women at The Dog and Oyster Vineyard for a girlfriend getaway in Virginia

Everything You Need to Know About the Virginia Oyster Trail

Person enjoying a plate of oysters on the Virginia Oyster Trail

Your Guide to the Spectacular Shows by the Westmoreland Players

Actors on stage at the Westmoreland Players Theatre

3 of the Best Stores for Shopping in Urbanna, VA

A man and woman shopping in Urbanna, VA

Dive Into a World of History at the Morattico Waterfront Museum

A pen and paper at the Morattico Waterfront Museum

Everything You Need to Know About the Lancaster Players Playhouse

People applauding after a performance at the Lancaster Players Playhouse

Where to Find the Best Sailing Lessons in Virginia

Sailboats on the water during sunset

Cheers to, and for, Meseret!

Why the Hope & Glory Inn and Vineyard Is One of the Best Fall Getaways in Virginia

What Treasures Can You Find at the Heathsville Farmers Market?

Fresh produce at the Heathsville Farmers Market

Your Ultimate Guide to the Urbanna Oyster Festival

A plate of oysters at the Urbanna Oyster Festival

Why You Need to Attend the Taste by the Bay at the Tides Inn

A woman pouring glasses of white wine at the Taste by the Bay event at the Tides Inn

Everything You Need to Know About the Kilmarnock Farmers Market

A woman holding kayle at the Kilmarnock Farmers Market

7 of the Best Wineries on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail

Wine glasses in vineyard on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail

What Are the Best Things to Do at Yankee Point Marina?

Boats at the docks at the Yankee Point Marina

What Can You See at the Hickory Hollow Natural Area Preserve?

A man and woman hiking at the Hickory Hollow Natural Area Preserve

Grab a Bite at 4 of the Best Restaurants in White Stone, VA

Fried fish and shrimp at a White Stone, VA, restaurant

Your Guide to the Towns in the Northern Neck of VA

A 4th of July parade in Irvington, one of the charming towns in the Northern Neck of VA

What Is the Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta?

Boats lined up on the water for the Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta

5 of the Best Restaurants in Kilmarnock, VA

A salmon dish with salad at a restaurant in Kilmarnock, VA

What You Need to Know About the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge

A bald eagle sitting on its nest at the Rappahannock River National Wildlife Refuge

4 of the Best Things to Do at the Dameron Marsh Natural Area Preserve

A bird at Dameron Marsh Natural Area Preserve

How to Get Cracking at the Irvington Crab Festival

People eating under the tent at the Irvington Crab Festival

3 of the Best Reasons to Check out the Historic Christ Church & Museum in Weems, VA

A couple looking at displays in the Historic Christ Church & Museum in Weems, VA

Belle Isle State Park: Trek Off the Beaten Path

A bench and walkway in the woods at Belle Isle State Park

How to Plan the Perfect Day at the Northern Neck’s Beaches

A sunset over the water from a Northern Neck beach

Discover One of the Best Northern Neck Strawberry Festivals

Someone holding a bunch of strawberries at the Northern Neck Strawberry Festival

How to Plan the Perfect Day at Good Luck Cellars

A man and woman holding wine glasses at Good Luck Cellars

Everything You Need to Know About the Deltaville Seafood Festival

Someone holding a plate of oysters at the Deltaville Seafood Festival

Why You Need to Visit the Kilmarnock Brewhaus

Beer glasses at the Kilmarnock Brewhaus

Why You Need to Take a Tangier Island Cruise

A woman looking out at the ocean during a Tangier Island Cruise

How to Discover the Best Urbanna Restaurants

A plate of oysters at one of the urbanna restaurants

5 Deltaville Restaurants to Delight Your Palate

Shrimp tacos from one of the best Deltaville restaurants

Here Are the Best Things to Do in Deltaville, VA

People on a sailboat enjoying one of the best things to do in Deltaville, VA

3 Reasons You Need to Visit the Northern Neck Artisan Trail

The Dog and Oyster Vineyard on the Artisan Trail

13 of the Best Northern Neck Events

People gathered for a summertime event in the Northern Neck

3 of the Best Reasons to Visit the Deltaville Maritime Museum

Wooden wheel on a ship at the Deltaville Maritime Museum

How to Spend a Day at the Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve

Ducks flying over the water at Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve

3 of the Best Things to Do at the Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library

Old books at the Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library

Everything You Need to Know About the Northern Neck Orchestra

Musicians playing string instruments in the Northern Neck Orchestra

What Are the Best Things to Do in Kilmarnock, VA?

People enjoying one of the best things to do in Kilmarnock: a wine tasting

4 of the Best Things to Do at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum

A boat on the docks at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum

Why You Need to Visit the George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Old book on display when you visit the George Washington Birthplace National Monument

5 of the Best Reasons to Visit Irvington For Getaways From Richmond, VA

Outside view of the Hope and Glory Inn, one of the best getaways from Richmond, VA

Why Is Irvington One of the Best Places to Visit in Virginia in Winter?

View of the snow-covered gardens at Hope and Glory Inn, one of the best places to visit in Virginia in Winter

What You Need to Know About the Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade

Decorated tree at the Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade

10 of the Best Oyster Festivals in Virginia’s Oyster Country

Pile of oysters at an oyster festival in Virginia

Why You Need to Attend the Bay Seafood Festival This Year

Fresh oysters at the Bay Seafood Festival

How to Make the Most of a Visit to the Kilmarnock Museum

Couple browsing displays at the Kilmarnock Museum

4 Reasons Why You Need to Visit the Steamboat Era Museum

Wooden wheel of an old ship like the artifacts at the Steamboat Era Museum

5 of the Best Things to Do on the Chesapeake Bay

A boat sailing on the bay: one of the best things to do on the Chesapeake Bay

3 of the Best Wineries in the Northern Neck of VA

View of The Dog and Oyster Vineyard as one of the best wineries in the Northern Neck of VA

4 of the Most Romantic Things to Do in VA

Couple enjoying romantic things to do in VA

6 of the Best Places to Enjoy Rappahannock River Oysters

Plate of oysters from the Rappahannock River

Everything You Need to Know About Kayaking on the Rappahannock River

Couple kayaking on the Rappahannock River

Take a Swing at the Best Public Golf Course in Irvington, VA

Golf ball and club at a golf course in Irvington, VA

Everything You Need to Know About the Irvington, VA, Farmers Market

Fruit baskets at the Irvington, VA, Farmers Market

What Is There to Do in the Chesapeake Bay?

Vineyard as an example of what there is to do in Chesapeake Bay

Everything You Need to Know About Rappahannock River Fishing

Person on the Rappahannock River fishing

5 of the Most Highly Recommended Irvington, VA, Restaurants

Best Irvington VA Restaurants