COLONIAL BEACH, Va. – Seekers of sun and fun have a greatly improved and new waterfront destination to seek their tans and enjoy a host of attractions both lively and relaxing.
Colonial Beach is just a few hours from the major metropolitan areas of the Mid-Atlantic states.
Colonial Beach - The Gateway to the Northern Neck, was a favorite summer getaway for residents of the Washington, Baltimore, and other major cities during the 1940s and 50s, is undergoing a multi-million dollar redevelopment program designed to appeal to a new generation of visitors.
Improvements include:
rebuilding of the famous boardwalk along with newly renovated municipal pier
new residential development
revamped vacation accommodations and dining spots
a raked and clean beach
Travelers, ranging from day trippers to those looking for a several weeks away from the stress and strain of today’s workaday world, will discover the glories of the reborn Colonial Beach. Tourists will find a pleasant shore side town set between Virginia’s second largest beachfront and peaceful Monroe Bay combining the small town charm that made it a popular destination in years past with a distinctly 21st century appeal.
“Colonial Beach slumbered away the past several decades,” said Phil Bolin, previous President of the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce. “But now, we’re coming back and better than ever. "
Vacationers are going to find that Colonial Beach is an undiscovered jewel within convenient distance to more than seven million residents in the Mid-Atlantic. Visitors will discover that there is more than just a beach here, there are a whole variety of attractions that will provide something for everyone.”
