Home to Virginia’s Official Urbanna Oyster Festival, the biggest celebration of oysters every November for over 60 years! Charming, small town Urbanna walkable business district and is one of America’s oldest port towns, established in 1680.
Home to Virginia’s Official Urbanna Oyster Festival, the biggest celebration of oysters every November for over 60 years! Charming, small town Urbanna walkable business district and is one of America’s oldest port towns, established in 1680.
Urbanna Oyster Festival, the Official Oyster Festival of the Commonwealth, hosts a Friday-Saturday celebration of everything oyster the first weekend in November. We recommend the exclusive VIP Oyster Lovers Experience ticket and the Virginia Oyster Shucking contest.
Explore like Captain John Smith. Wade in the waves like a waterman. Start your paddling adventure in on one of Virginia’s Water Trails on Urbanna Creek.
Destination worthy foodie spots are Portside Grill on Urbanna Creek and Urbanna Seafood and Raw Bar on Robinson Creek with specialties in local seafood and spectacular riverscapes.
Stroll Virginia Street’s fashionable boutique shops, galleries and eclectic dining. Dock your boat at one of the marinas on Urbanna Creek or stay downtown at The Chesapeake Inn. Museum in the Streets, a magical journey through Urbanna’s 350 years of history, is a self-guided tour of 14 historical sites with QR scan narration from your phone.
Explore The Urbanna James Mills Scottish Factor Store, Museum & Visitor Center located in a restored, 18th century building on a hill overlooking Urbanna Creek. Home to the Mitchell Map, considered the most important map in American history, a visit to the museum is a journey back into colonial America.
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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