2024 Bucket List

52 fun & exciting activities right here in Virginia’s River Realm! Choose your adventure and check them off as you make your way through our 8 Great Small Towns and explore our 456 miles of shoreline.

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1. Kayak The Creeks, Coves, & Blueway Trails
2. Pitch A Tent And Become One With Nature At Our Traditional Campgrounds
3. Slurp Your First Raw Oyster
4. Dock & Dine At One Of Our Waterfront Restaurants
5. Spot Some Dolphin While Cruising The Rappahannock River & Chesapeake Bay
6. Catch an Outdoor Concert
7. Wake Up To A Sunrise On The Rappahannock River Or Chesapeake Bay
8. Snap A Selfie In Front Of One Of Our LOVE Signs
9. Take A Walk In Nature At One Of Our Nature Tails & Parks
10. Wine & Brine At One Of Our Oyster Bars
11. Charter A Sailboat Or Rent A Boat
12. Learn To Sail At Norton's Sailing School
13. Build Your Own Campfire At Camp Irvington
14. Take A Crack At Picking Your First Steamed Crab
15. Put Your Toes In The Sand At Belle Isle State Park
16. Race Go Karts With The Family At Compass Entertainment
17. Attend A Live Baseball Game At The Historic Deltaville Ballpark
18. Go On A Guided Fishing Trip With One Of Our Captains
19. Visit The Historic Christ Church
20. See The River Realm From The Skies With Bay Aviation
21. See The Historic John Mitchell Map
22. Ride The Trolley Along The Streets Of Urbanna
23. Learn Some Local History At One Of Our Museums
24. Get A Taste Of The River Realm At The Annual Taste By The Bay Event
25. Book A Day Of Relaxation At One Of Our Spas
26. Go Glamping At One Of Our Award-Winning Resort Campgrounds

27. Stand Behind The Wheel Of An Old Steamboat At The Steamboat Era Museum
28. Visit One of The World's Oldest Oyster Festivals - The Urbanna Oyster Festival
29. Take The Kids Or The Pup For Ice Cream At Stevie's, Chitterchat's, Country Cottage, Cowtopia or The Table
30. Watch A Waterman Get His Catch On A Waterman Heritage Tour
31. Sip Sangria on Sangria Sundays At Good Luck Cellars
32. Watch The Leaves Change Along The Rappahannock River In The Fall
33. Experience Your First Mud Bog At The Virginia Motor Speedway
34. Shop Fresh Finds At One Of Our Farmers Markets
35. Visit The Historic Courthouse In Saluda
36. Attend One Of Our Signature Events
37. Visit The Splash Pad With The Kids At Kilmarnock's Town Centre Park
38. Shop 'Til You Drop At Dozens Of Boutiques, Galleries & Gourmet Markets
39. Play A Round Of Golf At One Of Our Two Golf Courses
40. Break A Sweat Or Catch Your Breath At A Local Pilates Or Yoga Studio
41. Get A 360° Of 4th Of July Fireworks From The Water Aboard A Boat
42. Visit Each Of Our 8 Great Small Towns
43. Learn To Crab At A Public Dock
44. Tour The Streets Of Urbanna With Museum In The Streets Guided Tour
45. Get Creative At The Tides Inn Maker Space or River House Creations
46. Play Some Croquet At The Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club
47. Try Your Hand At Disc Golf On The Public Course At Deadrise Disc Golf
48. Take A Soak In The Private Outdoor Tub During Your Stay At The Hope & Glory Inn
49. Grab Some Lunch On The Beach At Willaby's Cafe
50. Kayak The Dragon Run On A Friends Of The Dragon Run Paddle Trip
51. Sleep Under The Stars At Belle Isle State Park
52. Snap A Selfie In A Pair Of Watermen's Way Boots

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