Round up your besties for the ultimate girls’ getaway in Virginia’s River Realm. Discover our charming small towns, paddle along scenic waterways, and unwind in waterfront cottages. From boutique shopping and coastal dining to outdoor adventures and laid-back boat days, create lasting memories as you bond and explore together.
Getting away with the girls deserves a bit of adventure. Discover places and spaces to make memories you’ll remember forever.
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Dance under the stars. The River Realm is full of rhythm. Attend a concert from local and national musical acts in outdoor venues, at our local restaurants, wineries, and more.
Strolling the streets and shop till you drop. Our small towns like Urbanna, Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Stone are loaded with boutiques, antique galleries, museums and more.
Girls who get outside get happy! Take the gang to one of our local state parks for hiking, biking, walking, kayaking and even crabbing!
Stretch, sweat, and strengthen. Enjoy a truly rejuvenating respite in Virginia’s River Realm. Sign the girls up for yoga classes, pilates, sound baths, and more.
Do more than make memories. Unlock your creative side and attend a local quilting classroom, build a terrarium, or paint the night away, cooking classes, and more. Explore local art and experiences.
One of our favorite activities is sipping our favorite drinks outside. Settle into a restaurant patio, lay back and enjoy the afternoon at a winery, or try cider and beer made right here in the River Realm.
Eat like a local in the River Realm! Enjoy the fresh flavors created by local chefs, infused with the bounty of the local land and rivers.
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Enjoy a fresh catch with an elevated twist at our fine dining restaurants on and off the water.
Try creative cocktails and classic sips by the water at local restaurants with a view. You’ll find the perfect spot to settle in with the crew for a good time.
Bring home locally sourced produce, freshly caught seafood, and other flavors from our local farm stands and farmer’s markets. Cook it up at the campground or vacation rental.
Wine down with a glass (or bottle) of locally sourced wine at local vineyards. Stop into our wine shops for a curated selection of wines and help from friendly faces.
Keep it casual by grabbing a bite at local food trucks and River Realm events. Find fried favorites, creative handhelds, and more.
Our local chefs have created a variety of culinary cocktail adventures. Order up unique and elevated drinks that you’ll *have* to post on social media.
Snuggle up, wake up, and make memories in a wide variety of one-of-a-kind hotels, vacation rentals, elevated campgrounds, and resorts.
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Whether you’ve got a big gang or like to travel as a pair, there’s a perfect home-away-from-home for you with all of the fixings at home and adorable decor.
Get your glamp on at our award-winning campgrounds with all of the amenities. Bring your RV or rent a cute cottage.
Open up the doors to wonder and charm at our boutique hotels, each with unique flare and amenities to make your visit truly magical.
Enjoy the resort life and the unparalleled enchantment and class of the Tides Inn, a waterside escape with everything you need for a riverside retreat.
Forget the malls, River Realm shopping is an adventure worth traveling for. Shop chic fashion hubs, loaded antique malls, home decor, and artisanal markets.
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Our eight great small towns are loaded with style–trust us. From consignment shops to high-end boutiques–our shop owners know how to curate a closet.
Looking to upgrade your kitchen or breathe some new life in your home? Dig into our local markets and shops featuring locally made and expertly curated decor, furniture, utensils, and more.
History abounds in the River Realm. You’ll see that clearly in local antique malls and shops with relics worth bringing home.
Get in touch with a bit of self-love. Learn something new about gardening, self-care, supplements, and CBD with help from our local shop owners passionate about it all. Explore more health and wellness finds.
Design your own ideal family vacation from our suggestions above! Decide where your “home-base” will be from the many ways to stay throughout the River Realm, and plan all of the things you will see, eat, and do while you’re here!
Are you the type that loves an outdoor adventure? Or are you looking to spend quality time with your loved ones splashing along our shorelines?
Discover your perfect path for exploring the wonders of Virginia’s River Realm.