Small Towns Go BIG On Holiday Cheer!

Virginia Small Town Christmas Guide

THE PERFECT SMALL TOWN HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE

Spending the Holiday Season in our 9 Charming Small Towns feels a little bit like stepping into a Hallmark movie. Charming village streets filled with happy faces and beautiful holiday decor. Light displays that take your breath away. Unique Boutique shopping without the crowds, and cozy cottages & inns to spend weekends by a fire with friends, family, and loved ones. Take it all in & experience the ultimate small town holiday.

12 Ways To Experience Holiday Magic In Virginia’s River Realm

Virginia Small Town Christmas Guide

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Snap a selfie with the big Santa at W.F. Booth & Son’s in Kilmarnock’s Steptoes District or strike a pose in front of the Christmas LOVE Sign at 17 S. Main Street.

2

Wander through a winter wonderland at Stephen Blue’s Deltaville Lights Display, featuring over 168,000 dazzling bulbs.

3

Join the jolly parade festivities and wave at marching bands, colorful floats, and maybe even the big man himself during a small-town Christmas Parade.

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Go on a shopping spree without the holiday shopping frenzy. Explore our charming boutiques and artisan holiday markets, where you can shop at your own pace and discover one-of-a-kind gifts.

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Step into a living Norman Rockwell painting as you wander through our decorated 9 Charming Small Towns, where each street radiates the warmth and nostalgia of the season.

6

Climb aboard Urbanna’s Polar Express for a magical train ride through a town adorned with twinkling lights and holiday cheer.

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Enjoy a delightful brunch with the one and only Santa Claus or the mischievous Grinch, guaranteed to add a dash of whimsy to your holiday.

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Embark on a tree-picking extravaganza at Camp Irvington, Country Cottage, or Kilmarnock’s Town Centre Park, where finding the perfect Christmas tree is all part of the festive fun.

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Cozy up fireside at one of our holiday lodging options. Whether it’s a crackling fireplace in a charming Inn or snuggled up with the whole family at a vacation rental, its the perfect way to unwind and savor the holiday spirit.

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Get crafty with Handmade Holiday Crafts at holiday craft workshops, where creativity knows no bounds.

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Glide into the holiday spirit with ice skating at Compass Entertainment‘s SuperGlide synthetic ice rink, offering cool, family-friendly fun for all ages.

12

Take a cruise on the Jackson Creek Christmas Cruise, a magical journey to witness beautifully decorated waterfront homes from the cozy comfort of the water, then step ashore for the Urbanna Holiday Home Tour to explore historic homes all decked out for the holidays.

Ready to Book your Holiday Getaway?

There’s nothing quite like a cozy retreat to the River Realm this time of year, and our boutique inns & cottage rentals just seem to elevate the experience. The crackle of a warm fire, the crisp air of the outdoors, and the beautiful Christmas trees awaiting presents are all so inviting. Escape to the River Realm this holiday season.

Tides Inn

Irvington

Downtown Apartment Tappahannock

The Essex Inn

Tappahannock

Hope and Glory Inn

Irvington

My Sweet Escape Cottage: Bay front with private beach

White Stone

Camp Cottontail on the Rivah

Urbanna

Cross Rip Camp

Deltaville

Chesapeake Island Getaway

White Stone

Teenie House in Deltaville

Deltaville

Quiet Golf Course Getaway

Tappahannock

Coastal Farmhouse Getaway

White Stone

Amazing Views of the Chesapeake Bay

Deltaville

Old Smokey

White Stone

Hyacinth House

Lively

Little Grove Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock

Paddlers End – Deltaville

Deltaville

Rosé Retreat

Irvington

Deltaville Dockside Inn

Deltaville

Blue Heron Hideaway

Deltaville

Speckled Trout Waterfront Getaway

The Twisted Lemon

Irvington

Modern Island Cottage

White Stone

Historic Rosegill

Saluda

Flowering Fields Bed & Breakfast

White Stone

Rappahannock River – White Stone Vacation Home

White Stone

The Little Blue Cottage – Topping

Topping

Bush Park Camping Resort

Deltaville

Harmony Tides Cottage

Irvington

Ivy Cottage B&B

Topping

Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock & Beach

Lively

Sunset Point

The Inn on Water Lane

Tappahannock

Camden Cove

White Stone

Kilmarnock Inn

Kilmarnock

Topside on Carter’s Creek-Close to Tides Inn

Irvington

Merry Point Hideaway ~Waterfront Lancaster Cabin

Sunset Point

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tappahannock

Tappahannock

Windmill Point Retreat

White Stone

James Ross River Plantation

Urbanna

Pet-Friendly Weems Retreat

Salted Skies

Irvington

Water Front Oasis with Private Dock

Kilmarnock

Little Bay House

White Stone

Blue Oyster Cottage

White Stone

Southern Sighs Bed & Breakfast

Belle Haven

Kilmarnock

Deltaville Down Easter

Deltaville

Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast

Kilmarnock

Hampton Inn Tappahannock

Tappahannock

Find More Holiday Fun Throughout The River Realm!

Virginia Small Town Christmas Guide

Upcoming Holiday Events

Give-Me-Liberty
Jun
25
“Give Me Liberty” Travelling Exhibit at Essex County Museum
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Jul
5
The Richmond County–Essex County Softball & Fireworks Show
Festival of Trees
Dec
5
Festival of Trees
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Dec
7
The Holly & The Ivy with the Chesapeake Chorale

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