The Northern Neck is the northern most of 3 peninsulas, “necks” as they are referred to in Virginia. It is located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is bound by the Potomac River on the north and the Rappahannock river to the south. The Northern Neck encompasses 4 counties, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland.
The region has 1100 miles of shoreline, containing beaches, marinas, old steamship wharfs and many small towns. A significant portion of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge lie in the Northern Neck. It also is home to 4 state parks and natural areas, including Caledon Natural Area, Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve, Dameron Marsh Natural area and Westmoreland and Belle Isle state parks. The waters of the Potomac River, Rappahannock River, the Chesapeake Bay and their tributaries provide a haven for boaters and water enthusiasts, and have supported a fishing industry for generations. At the present, Colonial architecture, small-town charm, bed & breakfast inns, eight wineries, seventeen museums, historic sites, marinas and retail shops are among the valuable assets that attract visitors to the area.
The Middle Peninsula is the second of the 3 peninsulas on the western side of the Chesapeake Bay. It lies between the Northern Neck and Hampton Roads Peninsula region and is bound by the Rappahannock River to the north and the York River to the south with the Chesapeake Bay to the east with over 1000 miles of shorelines. The Middle Peninsula encompasses 6 counties: Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex. It is known for its quiet rural life, vegetable truck-farming and fishing industry. The Middle Peninsula also has 2 small land reservations that are home to the state recognized Pamunkey and Mattaponi Indian tribes as well as the Middle Peninsula state park.
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