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Discover the best top things to do in Northern Neck, United States including Menokin, Hughlett Point Natural Area, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Stratford Hall, Tangier Cruises.
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1. Menokin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Menokin is the most engaging preservation project in America. Once the home of Francis Lightfoot Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and his wife, Rebecca Tayloe Lee, you can experience an 18th century house like never before. We are rehabilitating this National Historic Landmark, now in a collapsed and deconstructed state, in a revolutionary way using original fabric and architectural glass to replace missing walls, floors, and roof. As we stretch our lens back over time to reveal how this house was built, and stories about the builders, we are also making remarkable strides to preserve and interpret all peoples and cultures that made their homes on this site. Admission: Entrance to the grounds and visitor's center is free. Guided tour inside the ruin: $15 per person (12 and under free)
Reviewed By MDhereandthere - Bethesda, United States
This was our first trip to the Northern Neck, and we did not know anything about Menokin before visiting. We're glad we came. It's not easy to find, but well worth the trip, in particular the hard hat tour of the restoration-in-progress. The visitors center is a good introduction to the history of the property. Being able to see in detail--and touch--wood trim, windows, doors, and other stored and catalogued artifacts from the original house is fascinating. It's remarkable how well they have been preserved, considering their age. The hard hat tour is well worth the $15 fee. Walking through and around the building allows you to see masonry (brick and stone), carpentry, stucco, and roofing from the original structure, and gives a good glimpse of the construction methods of a bygone era. The planned work will restore existing areas of the original building, and will have structural glass walls and flooring for the other areas. It will be a creative design that respects the original without artificially rebuilding what is missing.
2. Hughlett Point Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Natural reserve that consists of 213 acres of pine forests and a beach on Chesapeake Bay.
Reviewed By DLW-VA
After a nice quiet walk through the woods (a little muddy after it rains), and over boardwalk covered marshes you make your way to the water's edge. Had a very peaceful, relaxing day walking the beach and exploring the beautiful serene surroundings. The only drawback is there is no restroom, so make note of that before visiting.
3. George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
A National Monument is the site where four generations of Washingtons lived.
Reviewed By Newport718 - Charlottesville, United States
Very much enjoyed visiting Pope's Creek, the birthplace of George Washington, and site of a rebuilt farm plantation meant to reflect what was there at the time. Beautiful grounds, and easy walking. Enthusiastic and informative staff, especially "Ranger Bill", who had what appeared to be encyclopedic knowledge of the Washington family, the times, and the plantation, and was a wonderful storyteller. Well worth a visit!
4. Stratford Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Come visit Stratford Hall, home of the Lees of Virginia. Tour the Great House with one of our knowledgeable guides or tour at your own pace with a self-guided tour. After you've viewed the Great House take a stroll around our beautiful property. Explore the beaches, cliffs, hiking trails, mill and more. Come stay a night in one of our guest houses.
Reviewed By nicsteltzer - Virginia Beach, United States
Beautiful extensive estate with a rich and interesting history! The audio tour is enjoyable and user friendly. Great gift shop.
5. Tangier Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
We provide a ferry service to Tangier Island from May - October. Leaving Reedville,Va at 10 am Arriving to Tangier Island at 11:30 am Departing Tangier Island at 2:15 pm Arriving back to Reedville at 4:00 pm
