As one of the 8 great small towns of Virginia’s River Realm, Kilmarnock offers the perfect balance of small-town atmosphere and urban amenities. It’s a place with charming, boutique stores and friendly, helpful merchants.
As one of the 8 great small towns of Virginia’s River Realm, Kilmarnock offers the perfect balance of small-town atmosphere and urban amenities. It’s a place with charming, boutique stores and friendly, helpful merchants.
Voted “Eastern Virginia’s Best Main Street” by Virginia Living Magazine readers, Downtown Kilmarnock’s Steptoe’s District has 50+ businesses, many locally-owned and operated. This pedestrian-friendly, open-shopping district has shopping for every taste.
With over 30 eateries, Kilmarnock has a restaurant for every palate. Experience “Virginia’s Best Burger” at Small Town Burger. Enjoy an delicious oyster po-boy at Trip Advisor’s #1 rated restaurant in town Car Wash Café, an all-American diner operating next to an active car wash. Don’t forget to try the pies at Lee’s Restaurant, a four generation, regional favorite.
Enjoy a local craft beer at Kilmarnock Brewing Company, the town’s first local brewery. Purchase a new favorite wine at Specials Wine Sellers, the region’s largest wine showroom. Or enjoy Chesapeake Bay wineries, Good Luck Cellars and Ditchley Cider Works, both are a few short miles away.
Kilmarnock Town Centre Park is where kids of all ages play! Amenities include splash pad, playground, amphitheater for summer concerts, picnic pavilion and Scottie’s Yard Dog Park. Go-karts, movies, ropes course, mini-golf and batting cages are all attractions at Compass Entertainment Complex.
Relax at the Kilmarnock Inn, a presidential themed Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of downtown Kilmarnock. Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast or Best Western Hotel – Kilmarnock are also great choices. Make it a long weekend with these tips!
Full of delightful surprises, hidden gems, and friendly small-town spirit. The 465 miles of shoreline, eight great small towns, and hundreds of unique attractions invite visitors to enjoy the wonder of a perfect oyster, the promise of a back road or secret cove and the pleasure of sharing a table with friends. A place where you can catch your breath, calm your mind and live your dreams.
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