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African-American Heritage Trail
6539 Main St.
Gloucester 693-1234

A self-guided driving tour of selected African–American historic sites. Visit or contact the Gloucester Tourism office or the Gloucester Visitor’s Center for information and a map.

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
410-260-2470

Experience and learn about the Chesapeake Bay through the routes and places associated with Smith’s explorations. There are many points of interest found in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.

Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail 

Visit wineries in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.  Sample itineraries and a map are available. Contact any of the wineries listed under Wine Tastings for more information.

Gloucester Blueways Trail
Gloucester 693-0014

A system of five separate water trails spanning Gloucester County. The 40 miles of trails are particularly suited for small hand-powered craft such as canoes and kayaks.

Mathews Blueways Water Trail
Mathews 725-4BAY

An interconnected system of five separate water trails spanning the waters of Mathews County and totaling over ninety miles of cruising.

Northern Neck Artisan Trail

The Artisan Trail Network includes individual artisans and their studios, historic sites, galleries, restaurants, farms and more in the Northern Neck  that welcome visitors. An online map assists visitors in creating their own self-guided tours.

Northern Neck Heritage Trail Bicycling Route
18 North Irving Ave.
Colonial Beach 333-1919

Four relatively easy bicycle trails throughout the Northern Neck.

Northern Neck Hidden History Trail

The trail seeks to expand historical narratives through presentations that will reveal the significant contributions of people of color and collaborative efforts. These stories will be reported from African-Americans, Native Americans, and European Americans. Map out and create your tour online.

River to Bay Artisan Trail

This new and developing Middle Peninsula trail is part of the Artisan Trail Network. Individual artisans and their studios, historic sites, galleries, restaurants, farms and more welcome visitors. An online map assists visitors in creating their own self-guided tours. artisantrailnetwork.org.

Trolling for Treasures Shopping Trail

Includes antique, consignment and thrift shops in Northumberland County.

The Virginia Oyster Trail

Virginia’s oysters are featured with unique waterman/aqua-artisan sites, inviting community narratives and many hospitality, creative, culinary, cultural and activity points of interest. virginiaoystertrail.com.