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As a guest of The Essex Inn, you will find that there are plenty of recreational activities in and around the inn to fill the days of your Virginia vacation! Spend your time enjoying golf at one of the local courses, experiencing the Rappahannock River on a cruise boat tour or even horseback riding at a nearby horse farm. The area is perfect for bike rides through town or along lovely country roads. Embrace your adventurous side and choose some new and unique dining experiences. Explore local wineries and enjoy beautiful tours and delicious wine tastings. Exhaust yourself shopping in the many antique and specialty shops that you will find in the Tappahannock, VA area. After a day filled with sightseeing and adventure, unwind in the luxurious accommodations of The Essex Inn bed and breakfast!

For more information or calendar of events please visit the Northern Neck Tourism Council at www.northernneck.org; ; the River Country Tourism Council at www.visitrivercountry.org; or the Essex County website at www.essex-virginia.org.

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Antiques - Queen Street Antique Mall
Brian Penniston
227 Queen Street
P.O. Box 2699
Tappahannock VA 22560

Tel: 804-443-2424
qsm@crosslink.net

Hours: Mon-Tues: 10am to 5pm
Thurs, Fri & Sat: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 11:30am to 5pm
Closed Wednesday

18th & 19th Century Furniture and Accessories, Country and Formal Furniture, Blown Glass, Pearlware, Oil Paintings, Prints, Brass, Ironwork, Pewter, Creamware, Canton and Stoneware. In business for 10 years featuring 15 quality in-store dealers.
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Antiques - A to Z Antiques, Inc.
Merrill & Elizabeth Hutt
608 Church Lane
P.O. Box 38
Tappahannock VA 22560

Tel: 804-443-4585
Fax: 804-443-4585
AtoZantiques@worldnet.att.net

Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am to 4:30pm
Sunday: 2pm to 5pm

China, Glassware, Bottles, Brewiana, Books, Nautical, Maritime, Military Surplus, Jewelry, Silver, Coins, Art, Carvings, Paper Money, Dolls, Coke Memorabilia. Over 9,000 square feet of floor space on three floors devoted to antiques of all description. Extensive Coke bottles collection from the last run of the Montrose bottling plant.

Antiques - Essex Square Antique Mall
Bill Keenan or Herb Aman
1629 Tappahannock Boulevard
P.O.Box 1176
Tappahannock VA 22560

Tel: 804-443-0335
Fax: 804-445-1017
essextiques@rivnet.net

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm

Over 15,000 square feet and over 50 dealer booths of quality antiques and collectibles treasures. Located in the newly renovated Essex Square Shopping Center behind McDonalds. In-house packaging with UPS servcies.
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Antiques - Nadji Nook Antiques
Gabriella Rakes
303 Queen Street
Tappahannock VA 22560

Tel: 804-443-3298 (Shop)

Hours: Monday: 10am to 5pm
Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 1pm to 5pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

Step into the past at one of the largest antique shops in the East with 10,000 sq.ft. of Fine Rings, Estate Jewelry, Leaded Crystal, Silver, Victorian Furniture, Oriental Rugs, Dolls, Toys, Ivory, Meissen, Oyster Plates and much more! We buy Antiques Antique Jewelery and Estates. Gabriella Rakes, Manager; Donna Rice, Office Manager; Emily Allen; Ruby Nelson, 30 years of experience in Antiques.
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Gifts - Coffman's on the Coast
www.coffmansonthecoast.com
Brenda & Barry Coffman
Queen Street and Water Lane
Tappahannock VA 22560

Tel: 804-443-8300
Fax: 804-776-0222

Open: 7 days a week

Unique table settings, Caswell-Masey, hostess gifts, lamps,cocktail napkins,gourmet goodies, Yankee candles, nautical gifts, pillows, pictures, fun fashions, toys, cards, hats, stationery, jewelry, ladies clothing, hats, scarves.
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Gifts - Crying Shame Frame Shop
www.cryingshameframeshop.com
Jennifer Vaughan
103 Church Lane
P.O. Box 1712
Tappahannock VA 22560

Tel: 804-443-0070
Fax: 804-443-0061
cryingshame@rivnet.net

Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am to 4:30pm
Sunday: 2pm to 5pm

Conservation framing techniques, framed and unframed art and posters. Now offering Gifts and Accessories for the Home. We have pillows, hand towels, picture frames, potpourri, Tervis tumblers, handbags, lamps, hand-painted bottles, pewter, flags, doorknockers, rugs, etc.. We also have a large selection of Nautical Items. Open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm, closed Sundays.
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Antiques - Mayhew's Antiques
Donald Mayhew
321 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1542
Tappahannock VA 22560

Tel: 804-443-2961 (Shop)
Tel: 804-443-4942 (Home)

Hours: Open By Chance or
by Appointment Only

Collection of Glass, Platters, White & Blue China, Paintings, Brass, Clocks, Furniture, Sterling Silver, Jewelery, Chandeliers, Peking Glass, Orientals, Patterned Glass and Lamps.
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Ingelside Vineyards
Ingleside Vineyards is o­ne of the oldest and largest wineries in Virginia. It is part of a 3,000 acre estate which has been owned by the Flemer family for over o­ne hundred years. Charles H. Flemer purchased Ingleside in 1890 and today o­ne of his great-great grandsons is proprietor of Ingleside Winery.

Open Daily: Monday through Saturday -10:00am until 5:00pm
Sunday - Noon until 5:00pm
May through Sep., open until 6:00pm
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years & Easter.

5872 Leedstown Road
Oak Grove, Virginia 22443
Phone: 804-224-8687

www.ipwine.com
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Belle Mount
At Belle Mount Vineyards you can enjoy complementary wine tasting and tours of the vineyard and winery. We offer fine Virginia wines made from our vineyards planted on the rolling hills of our recreation facility Heritage Park Resort.

2570 Newland Road
Warsaw, VA 22572
Phone: 804-333-4700
Toll Free: 800-335-5564

www.bellemount.com
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Athena Vineyard
Only vineyard in Northumberland County. New and exciting site overlooking waterfront. Located in Burgess, VA. Our winemaker Jacques Recht was awarded American Wine Society's highest honor in 2007 for his winemaking ability and his role in establishing the Virginia Wine industry. Whether you arrive by car or boat, or order online, you will be making a wise choice in drinking Athena's wines!

Open Memorial Day weekend to November 20.
Friday-Saturday-11am-6pm,Sunday: 12 pm-6pm.
804-580-4944.
Off Season Hours
Open Saturdays
Noon - 5 PM or by appointment

3138 Jesse Dupont Memorial Hwy
Heathsville, VA 22473
(near Wicomico Church)
804-580-4944.
www.athenavineyards.com
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Oak Crest
Enjoy our Bordeaux-style reds and Rhine-style whites in the relaxed Old World atmosphere of our post-and-beam tasting room, unique gift shop with deck and quiet picnic area.

Hours: April 1-December 23, Wednesday-Saturday and Federal Holidays 10.am-5 pm, Sunday 11 am-5 pm, closed Easter. Monday-Tuesday by appointment when available.

Enjoy our Bordeaux-style reds and Rhine-style whites in the relaxed Old World atmosphere of our post-and-beam tasting room, unique gift shop with deck and quiet picnic area.

8215 Oak Crest Drive
King George, VA 22485
Phone: 540-663-2813

www.oakcrestwinery.com
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Vault Field Vineyard
New vineyard offering several Virginia Governor’s cup winners.

Located in Kinsale on historic Vaultfield Farm.

Open March 15-December 23, Thurs- Sunday 11-5 pm and all major holidays or by appointment.

2953 Kings Mill Road.
Kinsale, VA
804-472-4430
www.vaultfield.com
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White Fences Vineyard
Our vineyard is located in the quaint water town of Irvington, Virginia, away from the big city lights, so we get the full force of the night’s magic. This is how we came to name our fine wines Meteor. We have 6 acres of Vinifera and French American Hybrid vines producing wines of quality and richly subtle tones.

. Open 11 - 6, Thurs-Sun (winter), 11-6 daily (summer)

Irvington.
804-438-5559
www.whitefencesvineyard.com

Public Boat Ramps
Wares Wharf, Rt. 611, Buoy #20
Piscataway, Rt. 616 Buoy #29
Mt. Pleasant, Buoy #47
Layton, Rt. 637, Buoy #42
Tappahannock, End of Prince St. Buoy#32 and
End of Dock St. Buoy #30
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Golf - Hobb's Hole Golf Course
The Hobb's Hole Golf Course and Restaurant are located behind the Tappahannock Wal-Mart. They are open daily from 7 a.m. to dark. For more Information please call 804-443-4500.
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Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center
1025 Hobbs Hole Drive, aerobics, cardiovascular and strength equipment, free weights, indoor track, jacuzzi and sauna, indoor pool, water aerobics, racquetball, basketball, volleyball, outdoor tennis courts, nursery available and summer programs for kids, Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 804-443-0500

Marina Ramps - June Parker Marina
804-443-2131

531 Church Ln, Tappahannock

Buoy #32

Marina Ramps - Garrett's Marina
804-443-0190

Rt. 660, Bowlers Whart

Buoy #19