- TripBuzz found 13 things to do with kids in or near Colonial Beach, Virginia, including 6 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stafford, Waldorf, Fredericksburg and Port Tobacco.
- From Westmoreland State Park to Colonial Beach Municipal Pier, the Colonial Beach area offers 78 different types of family activities, including: Marinas, History Museums, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
- A small town with much history, Colonial Beach, VA has the second largest beach front in Virginia, making it a popular tourist destination for Washington D.C. inhabitants just 90 minutes away. Near the town is George Washington's birth place and notable figures such as James Monroe and Alexander Graham Bell both owned homes in the area.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Aquia Landing is nearly a quarter-mile of recreational beach that is open year round. They offer a natural setting surrounded by wooded and marshy areas and provide recreational amenities including pavilions with picnic tables and sand volleyball courts.