Down winding roads and fields of soybeans lies a hidden treasure in Virginia. High end fashion, low country food, and breathtaking views make Urbanna a weekend getaway worth taking. It is especially beautiful during the fall as the leaves change colors and reflect on the waters of the rivers and bay that shape the small town. Whether you’re headed to town for the Urbanna Wine & Oyster Stroll (October), the Urbanna Oyster Festival (November), just want to get away, or even to relocate to retire, live or have a 2ndhome do miss this little gem!
Urbanna is a town in Middlesex County, Virginia, United States. Urbanna means “City of Anne” and was named in honor of England’s Queen Anne. Urbanna Virginia is located on the Rappahannock River, in Middlesex County on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula.
Just two hours from Richmond or Hampton Roads, 3 hours from Washington DC, Virginia’s River Realm is a tourism destination along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary, the Rappahannock River. We invite visitors to explore delightful surprises, hidden gems and our friendly, small town spirit. The 465 miles of shoreline, eight great small towns, and hundreds of unique attractions will mesmerizes you to enjoy the wonder of a perfect oyster, the promise of a secret cove or back road and the pleasure of sharing a table with friends, a place where you can catch your breath, calm your mind & live your dreams.
The town was established as a port for the shipment of tobacco to England. Urbanna’s tobacco warehouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1766 and serves as a visitors center today. Seven buildings in town have been in continuous use since the Colonial Period.
The Urbanna Courthouse, also listed on the National Resister of Historic Places, was built in 1748 and is one 11 colonial era courthouses still standing in Virginia.
There are two public parks in town, Taber Park on Rappahannock Avenue and Waterman’s Park at the end of Colorado Avenue (at the intersection with Kent Street). Taber Park, with a playground, tennis courts, swimming pool, and a large grassy area is the location of the town’s farmer’s market and outdoor concert series. Waterman’s Park has a lovely waterfront location and tables available for picnics. The town also has a trolley system to help folks get around the town.
Bethpage Camp-Resort is a favorite Urbanna destination, see visitor reviews. This campground and RV Park is considered the best in Virginia. Amenities include a water park, swimming pools, miniature golf, sandy beach, marina, and boat rentals.
Urbanna has several bed and breakfasts, several excellent restaurants and cafes, art gallery, stores and lots of interesting locals to talk with.
The Urbanna Farmers Market is held on the second Saturday of each month, May through September in Taber Park, at the corner of Rappahannock Avenue and Virginia Street.
Urbanna Virginia is located on the Rappahannock River, in Middlesex County on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula.
Urbanna is one of my favorite towns in the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula to go shopping, eating out and just visiting with the local folks.
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