- The list below includes 13 free or cheap things to do in or near Colonial Beach, Virginia, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Marinas, Art Gallery, History Museums and Farms & Ranches.
- From Westmoreland State Park to Colonial Beach Municipal Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Colonial Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stafford, Fredericksburg, Port Tobacco and Waldorf.
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Paddle along the Monroe Bay shoreline to find a fishing spot and see osprey, swans, and blue herons; life jackets and paddles included
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Located along the Potoac River's Northern Neck is the Westmoreland State Park. The river itself offers most of the activities including fishing and boating, but the site also features a swimming pool, bathhouse, campgrounds, and walking trails.
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Visitors at the Colonial Beach Municipal Pier can enjoy panoramic views of the water and the extensive beach from the single point. It is also very popular to fish off of the pier and walk dogs.
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1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA
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Visitors can view the home of four generations of the Washington family at George Washington's Birthplace. The National Monument offers tours of the home of America's first president and founding father.
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Visitors can tie up their boats at the dock at Bayside Marina so they can explore the surrounding village. The marina has a restaurant where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and drinks.
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1787 Castlewood Dr, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
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The Colonial Beach Yacht Center is situated on the Potomac River at the mouth of Monroe Bay. It offers both open and dry slips which can accommodate vessels from 18 to 118 feet in length in addition to a fuel dock.
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Located in the heart of downtown Colonial Beach is the Museum at Colonial Beach. The museum features artifacts, fisherman equipment and documents that celebrate the history and culture of the area.
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Pottery By Hand is an art gallery and art studio that also offers really fun pottery classes to individuals of all ages. Walk-ins and parties are welcome, and visitors can also stop in to shop for unique art.
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A historical farm located next to President James Monroe’s birthplace, Monrovia is a family owned and operated farm. It is a small attraction that sits on what was once the Monroe estate, and now is honored by the dedication of farming that has continued for over 100 years.
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6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco, MD
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The Thomas Stone National Historic Site was home to Thomas Stone, a Revolutionary War hero and signer of the Declaration of Independence. It offers programs on history and culture as well as science and nature.
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The historic region of Fredericksburg is combined with modern attractions in Old Town. General self-guided walking tours can help guests cover the historic buildings at their own pace before exploring the various boutique stores, art galleries, and many restaurants.