| Virginia's Northern Neck, the northernmost of | | | | constructed in the 1930s on the now 550 acre |
| three peninsulas extending into Chesapeake | | | | national park. Here, costumed interpreters |
| Bay, is located between two rivers. To the | | | | recreate 18th century life on the plantation. |
| north runs the peaceful Potomac river, with | | | | Stratford Hall Plantation, Robert E. Lee's |
| the historic Rappahannock running along the | | | | birthplace, is managed to this day as a |
| southern border and spilling into the | | | | working farm and includes a functioning mill. |
| Chesapeake Bay. For people looking to get | | | | These two historic venues are among the 16 |
| away from big city life, Virginia's Northern | | | | museums on the peninsula open to the public |
| Neck provides a sanctuary of tranquility. | | | | for tours. |
| There is less than one person living in the | | | | |
| Northern Neck for every 10 acres of land, | | | | Recreational Attractions |
| with only a dozen traffic lights on the | | | | |
| entire peninsula. For these reasons, many | | | | The Northern Neck is prized for its vast |
| people find Northern Neck real estate, with | | | | array of outdoor activities. With hundreds of |
| an abundance of waterfront homes for sale, | | | | rivers, streams, creeks, coves, and saltwater |
| extremely enticing. | | | | marshes, water plays a vital role in these |
| | | | activities. Boaters, and recreational and |
| Commonly known as "the land of pleasant | | | | competitive fishermen come to the Northern |
| living", the stunning area has rich history, | | | | Neck to experience the 1,100 miles of |
| many natural attractions, as well as an | | | | shoreline. |
| abundance of recreational activities | | | | |
| including boating, fishing, horseback riding, | | | | With 21 Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail |
| golf, and is a highly prized area for | | | | sites, the Northern Neck is also a prime |
| bird-watchers. | | | | location for birding. 6,500 preserved acres |
| | | | provide an unspoiled habitat for over 250 |
| Virginia's Northern Neck is considered by | | | | distinct species of birds. Depending on the |
| many to be one of the most peaceful places in | | | | season, you can see a plethora of songbirds, |
| the area, due to its historic villages, rural | | | | waterfowl, wading birds, as well as a variety |
| charm, and timeless appeal. George | | | | of magnificent butterflies. Also, Celadon |
| Washington, who was born and lived in the | | | | Natural Area, spanning 2,500 acres along the |
| Northern Neck, once called it the "Garden of | | | | Potomac River, boasts one of the largest |
| Virginia." | | | | concentrations of the American Bald Eagle on |
| | | | the East Coast. |
| The History of the Northern Neck | | | | |
| | | | Golfers can choose between the celebrated |
| Virginia's Northern Neck was discovered by | | | | Golden Eagle Golf Club and the |
| John Smith, who described it as "a place | | | | player-friendly Quinton Oaks Golf Course, and |
| heaven and earth agreed better to frame man's | | | | end with a meal at either of their |
| habitation." It was the birthplace of United | | | | clubhouses. |
| States presidents George Washington, James | | | | |
| Madison, James Monroe, and U.S. Civil War | | | | Bikers can enjoy one of four Biking Heritage |
| General Robert E. Lee. | | | | Tours of the Northern Neck, while hikers can |
| | | | partake in an eco-tour of the 733-acre Belle |
| Prior to European colonization, Native | | | | Isle State Park or the 6,000-acre |
| Americans had inhabited the Northern Neck for | | | | Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife |
| at least 10,000 years. Native American | | | | Refuge. |
| villages thrived on the peninsula's extensive | | | | |
| river and stream network. Rivers such as the | | | | If you are fed up with big city traffic, |
| Wicomico, Coan, and Nomini are named for the | | | | noise, and over development, then it is easy |
| tribes who settled upon their shores. | | | | to see why Virginia's Northern Neck is an |
| | | | ideal place to get back to roots, breath in |
| The peninsula is home to an exorbitant amount | | | | the fresh, clean air, and let it all roll off |
| of historical sites, such as Popes Creek | | | | your shoulders. Budda Oliver is a |
| Plantation- the birthplace of the first | | | | marketing agent for Ken Smith. The northern |
| President of the United States, George | | | | neck real estate agent features properties on |
| Washington. Washington's actual house was | | | | the Northern Neck of Virginia. For more |
| destroyed by a fire during the American | | | | information on hisnorthern neck real estate |
| Revolution, and a memorial house was | | | | listings please visit his website. |