NORTHERN NECK
A RIVER OASIS
NEAR THE NATION’S CAPITAL The northernmost of Virginia’s three peninsulas, the Northern Neck is surrounded by water, with the Potomac River (and Maryland) to the north, the Rappahannock River to the south, and the Chesapeake Bay to the east. Just 30 miles to the west is Interstate 95, making the Northern Neck convenient to Fredericksburg and other population centers, along with quick access to the Hampton Roads region and The Port of Virginia via Interstate 64 to the south. The Westmoreland County town of Colonial Beach — named one of the Nicest Places in America by Reader’s Digest in 2019 — is the main population center in the largely rural region. The agriculture, fishing, and forestry industries play a large role in the region’s economy, along with manufacturing and tourism — visitors are attracted to the area’s history, heritage, and lifestyle.
THE NORTHERN NECK OFFERS 1,100 miles of tidal shoreline, rich in rockfish, blue crabs, and oysters, attracting water enthusiasts and seafood lovers
Two historic tourist sites related to U.S. presidents: the George Washington Birthplace National Monument and the James Monroe Family Home Site, both in Westmoreland County
Four-lane highways throughout the region that offer convenient access to population centers along Interstates 95 and 64
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