Escape the city or the house for a weekend getaway with us in the River Realm. Celebrate the holidays with a bit of magic only made here in our eight small towns. There are many ways to get some socially distant adventure and also indulge in the spirit of the holiday season. We’ve got […]
Romantic Getaway Fall in LOVE with Virginia's River Realm. Gorgeous, waterfront sunsets, cozy nights by a bonfire, romantic winery tours, and delicious oysters are all the right ingredients for a Romantic Getaway. What is Virginia's River Realm? Full of delightful surprises, hidden gems, and friendly, small-town spirit. The 465 miles of shoreline, eight great small [...]
Yes, the River Realm is known for being gorgeous, for its eight great small towns, and our charming people. More than anything, however, we’re known for the little guys that live in our rivers and bays. We are totally crazy about our oysters! People around the country travel here to order them from our creative [...]
Regent Point Marina has 132 slips that can accommodate 16′ to 60′ sailboats, trawlers and power boats with a draft up to 6 1/2′. We have a climate controlled bathhouse, lockers, dinghy racks, pump out, boat ramp, ice, laundry machines, bicycles, kayaks and canoes, picnic area with grills, playground with a basketball court, free WiFi, […]
Wine and brine at the Dog & Oyster Micro-Vineyard and Oyster Bar located front and center of the Hope & Glory Inn. Here, you’ll find a “creative wine and oyster bar” that offers choices of oysters and seasonings, all of which have been crafted by their widely-acclaimed Chef Meseret Crockett. They provide the ultimate food and wine pairing – a magical culinary confluence that creates a “sense of place” where they pair two of life’s most sought after delicacies on this earth and in the water. Both offer a taste which is “top of the class” in uniquely reflecting where they are grown. “For our wine it is know as terroir; for our oysters it’s merroir.”
Ready to get out and taste the river? We are, too! Our region’s waterways and bays are home to one of the most diverse, accessible and sustainable seafood harvests in the country. Because of the area’s ideal water salinity, crabs, oysters, fish and clams make their home here. Local watermen and aquaculture farmers make a […]
We don’t need many reasons to eat our meals alfresco in the River Realm. The view, the waves, the breeze, the solitude–they’re all worth stepping out from behind the booth and savoring a take-out meal. From award-winning barbecue to fresh oysters, dozens of our local restaurants serve take-out and curbside pick-up meals year round. […]
We specialize in hot summer days here. It’s not always the midst of summer here, though. No matter the season, our chefs can bring on the heat. Their dishes and drinks will warm you from the inside out on any day. They often feature fresh local seafood and produce, so you get a true taste […]
Great news for anyone who loves fresh crab meat! According to a 2019 survey, nearly 600 million blue crabs live in the Chesapeake Bay. That’s a 60% increase from last year. With 465 miles of shoreline, Virginia’s River Realm is one of Virginia’s best destinations to crab. How to pick the right one! If you […]
The deadrise boat holds a special place in the hearts of men and women who grew up in Virginia’s River Realm. “She provided a livelihood,” says Arlene Crabbe Kilduff. “Everything you can harvest, you can do with that boat.” Her eyes teared as she looked over her shoulder at Ruby, a deadrise who now has […]
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?
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