<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[visitcbva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitcbva]]></description><link>https://www.visitcolonialbeachva.com/blog1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:55:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Weddings Part IV: Theme Weddings in Colonial Beach, VA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cover photo: Bryce Hall Setting the tone for your big day is limited only by your imagination. Your choice of colors, patterns, venue,...]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/weddings-part-iv-theme-weddings-in-colonial-beach-va</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6882de4f6ab2534c7b009a4c</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Things to Do]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:46:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_0747f70a4efc40fa9b418244ab25d6c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_834,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ccole5813</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GET OUTTA TOWN: FALL GETAWAYS &#38; STAYCATIONS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt: Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you’ve got to stay home every weekend. From day trips to staycations and everything in between, we’ve got ideas for fabulous fall fun in (and out) of town:
]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/get-outta-town-fall-getaways-038-staycations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618caa228c788692f42201</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:18:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_555c38628066477883035275b144f694~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_752,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maurisa Potts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fredericksburg region celebrates Juneteenth, a ‘historical date of importance’, The Free Lance-Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://visitcbva.com/2022/06/19/the-free-lance-star-fredericksburg-region-celebrates-juneteenth-a-historical-date-of-importance/]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/fredericksburg-region-celebrates-juneteenth-a-historical-date-of-importance-the-free-lance-star</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686aae3aef41f05a455f6997</guid><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_c95e33867020465d91a79924b606a36b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_710,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>visitcbva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thrillist: 6 Beautiful Beaches Near DC to Visit This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Located within a 90-minute drive of DC, Colonial Beach boasts Virginia’s second-largest beachfront. Visitors can enjoy swimming and fishing at the beaches or break out the boat and kayak. Explore the area’s many historical attractions by golf cart, which can be rented and legally driven around the town.]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/thrillist-6-beautiful-beaches-near-dc-to-visit-this-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ae872ef41f05a455ffeb0</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Things to Do]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_add38f92e6ca4e7489fc8354e505d833~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_792,h_527,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>visitcbva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia is for Lovers: WanderLove: A Road Trip From Fredericksburg To Virginia’s Northern Neck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but here in Virginia, we call that feeling WanderLove. Read more...]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/virginia-is-for-lovers-wanderlove-a-road-trip-from-fredericksburg-to-virginia-s-northern-neck</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ae662313711f211f8621b</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Roadtrips & Itineraries]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Things to Do]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_41aaec8c8d69421c95dac713eb06d079~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_685,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>visitcbva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird Lovers Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year residents of the Town of Colonial Beach, VA, eagerly anticipate the return of the osprey, the Official Town Bird.]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/bird-lovers-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618caa228c788692f42200</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Things to Do]]></category><category><![CDATA[Roadtrip Highlight]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_a745ab93b44040dcb4e292632a02446a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_250,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ccole5813</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you been to Colonial Beach yet? We’ll show you around]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt:

COLONIAL BEACH, Va. — In the first ever viewer recommendation, Dave Parker travels to a different state and a different time by walking around Colonial Beach 45 minutes outside of Fredericksburg, VA.]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/have-you-been-to-colonial-beach-yet-we-8217-ll-show-you-around</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618caa228c788692f42202</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:16:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_a79198d5a8d74621a6d036ae5226831b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maurisa Potts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Fabulous Beach Bars About an Hour’s Drive From D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt: Nothing  says “I’m on vacation” quite like a beach bar. And often D.C. residents don’t have the time or resources to head all...]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/6-fabulous-beach-bars-about-an-hour-s-drive-from-d-c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618caa228c788692f42203</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:12:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_f99aff15522d44dba4557ca1d1c3159d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_920,h_613,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maurisa Potts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Things To Do In Colonial Beach, Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt:

Once called the “Playground on the Potomac,” Colonial Beach is an eclectic small town of fewer than 4,000 residents that is known for its sandy beaches, osprey, murals, and palm trees. Yes, palm trees, which are donated each year and are the calling card of Colonial Beach. It’s also the birthplace of two U.S. presidents: George Washington and James Monroe. You’ll even find Bell House, a summer residence of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/the-best-things-to-do-in-colonial-beach-virginia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618caa228c788692f42204</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:10:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_64cc562924c048f4963181c1b262efef~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_750,h_443,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maurisa Potts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 VA Road Trips: President's'Homes; Americana; Swannanoa; Wild Horses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt:

VIRGINIA — Virginia, the site of the first English settlement, is known as the “birthplace of a nation” and, with eight U.S. presidents among its native sons, the commonwealth is also as “the mother of presidents.

Naturally, many of Virginia’s attractions center on the historical significance of the state, but it’s not the only reason to take a road trip.]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/5-va-road-trips-presidents-8217-homes-americana-swannanoa-wild-horses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618caa228c788692f42205</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:08:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_b6ad0893b5904867a8daceda658a2c6c~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maurisa Potts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Beaches Near DC for a Quick Summer Getaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt:

As summer temperatures soar in DC, it’s that time of year for residents to swap frenetic city streets for a leisurely stroll on the boardwalk near sandy dunes. And the great news is, DC is located within an easy drive of prime beaches in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

This summer is all about day trips, dips in the ocean or bay, and exploring boardwalk bites and new waterside attractions. Here are the best beaches near DC you can drive to during the coming months and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/the-best-beaches-near-dc-for-a-quick-summer-getaway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618caa228c788692f42206</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:06:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_9e4aa6624a5c41658aaf3f0a4e7248b2~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Newman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoring Colonial Beach: A long-awaited revival for the ‘Playground of the Potomac’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt:

COLONIAL BEACH — From the rooftop of his new town house, Duke Dodson certainly does not mind the fine view of both the Potomac River, a few blocks to the east and, in another direction, Monroe Bay, where he and many other locals keep their boats.

From his bird’s-eye vantage point, he also can see his complex’s swimming pool and putting green — as well as the work crews and heavy machinery constructing another 10 town homes.]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/restoring-colonial-beach-a-long-awaited-revival-for-the-8216-playground-of-the-potomac-8217</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618caa228c788692f42207</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:04:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_90597123b07547e4a58af9d7e4b62c0b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Newman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juneteenth in Colonial Beach: A Mission to Make it ‘Better Each Year’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt:

It takes time for anything to sink into the public’s consciousness. That has been the case of Juneteenth, which went from being an unofficial holiday to a federal holiday in June 2021.

Juneteenth is the celebration of the day when Union Major General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston Bay and proclaimed slaves in the state of Texas were free although Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had already declared slaves free in Confederate-held territory two years before Granger’s announceme]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/juneteenth-in-colonial-beach-a-mission-to-make-it-better-each-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618caa228c788692f42208</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_761a5a65b7df48e99b29ad256ffc6239~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_750,h_321,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Newman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Family-Friendly Beaches Near DC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt:

While Washington, DC is certainly not a beach town, there are plenty of family-friendly beaches near DC to spend the day or a weekend if you’re willing to make the drive. These range from smaller beaches on the Potomac River or the Chesapeake Bay that are not too far away, all the way to farther locales like the Delaware beaches, Virginia Beach, and even North Carolina’s Outer Banks.]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/best-family-friendly-beaches-near-dc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618caa228c788692f42209</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_15666228d3c04fc693334ed29e41f8b1~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_960,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maurisa Potts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vacation Like A Local In Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt:

Craving some water-time fun in the sun?  The small beach towns of the Chesapeake Bay are calling your name.  Check out Colonial Beach, a quaint, riverside resort town complete with sandy beaches and a variety of marinas.  It’s known as a boater’s paradise and often called the Playground of the Potomac.]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/vacation-like-a-local-in-virginia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618cab093d82d8a1294fd4</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:56:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_82545ea577de42b8a1113072a2cc2fb1~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_830,h_526,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maurisa Potts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Beaches In Virginia For A Breezy Getaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt: When it comes to picturesque shorelines, Virginia makes a strong showing. Some spots, like Assateague and Chincoteague, are well-known for their off-the-beaten-path sands (and the wild ponies that roam .
]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/the-best-beaches-in-virginia-for-a-breezy-getaway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618cab093d82d8a1294fd5</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:53:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_36111e5ac01d40daa8ed9bbeb6ac077b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_750,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maurisa Potts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TripSavvy: 7 Best Beaches in Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excerpt: The far-flung Northern Neck peninsula, east of Fredericksburg, is a salty realm of historic villages, oyster farms, historic sites, and wide, open beaches. Here, tucked-away Colonial Beach on the Potomac River, believe it or not, has the second-largest waterfront in Virginia. ]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/tripsavvy-7-best-beaches-in-virginia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618cab093d82d8a1294fd6</guid><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 11:33:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_d915a5e9828542bd8b72ab936a63e325~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>visitcbva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RV Lifestyle: Off the Beaten Path RV Trip: Colonial Beach, VA]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Mike Wendland  November 28, 2020 There’s lots to see for the RVer in Colonial Beach, VA, as our off the beaten path reporters Tom &#38;...]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/rv-lifestyle-off-the-beaten-path-rv-trip-colonial-beach-va</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ac40e36d58b89f7b656d4</guid><category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Things to Do]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_8c67ca939d0f480095fa4a75e643f064~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_395,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>visitcbva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to Shop in CBVA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within the shops located in Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia, (CBVA), you’ll find handcrafted gifts, antiques, personalized souvenirs and other unique items that can’t be bought in shopping malls. So, this Black Friday–and all year long–support small business, support local, and support artists and craftsmen right here in CBVA. ]]></description><link>https://www.discovercolonialbeachva.com/post/where-to-shop-in-cbva</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618cab093d82d8a1294fd7</guid><category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:02:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33a0c8_ec85b175c6b3496583ba9a65ff08bf61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>visitcbva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taste of Autumn: Fall Drinks in CBVA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall flavors are back! For breakfast, Happy Hour, dinner, evening cocktails, and or any other time of day, here are some of the best Fall drinks (with and without alcohol
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