Magnolia Cove Cottage Mathews guidebook

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Magnolia Cove Cottage Mathews guidebook

Sightseeing

Dating back to construction in early 1800s, the lighthouse sits as the entrance to the Mobjack Bay. Listed on National Register of Historic placed, it served as a beacon for more than 150 years. You can see the lighthouse at the Observation walkway at New Point Comfort Preserve, kayak or canoe there or join a boat tour.
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New Point Comfort Lighthouse
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Dating back to construction in early 1800s, the lighthouse sits as the entrance to the Mobjack Bay. Listed on National Register of Historic placed, it served as a beacon for more than 150 years. You can see the lighthouse at the Observation walkway at New Point Comfort Preserve, kayak or canoe there or join a boat tour.
Historic journey to Jamestown Settlement, a living-history museum of 17th century Virginia history and culture. Immersive films, gallery exhibits and outdoor living history. Climb aboard one of 3 ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607 and explore recreations of a colonists's fort and Paspahegh town. 2110 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg 757-253-4838 Open year-round 9 am to 5 pm daily except Christmas and New Year's days
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Jamestown Settlement
2110 Jamestown Rd
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Historic journey to Jamestown Settlement, a living-history museum of 17th century Virginia history and culture. Immersive films, gallery exhibits and outdoor living history. Climb aboard one of 3 ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607 and explore recreations of a colonists's fort and Paspahegh town. 2110 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg 757-253-4838 Open year-round 9 am to 5 pm daily except Christmas and New Year's days
Located 20 minutes from Magnolia Cove Cottage, Gloucester Main Street Village allows one to experience Virginia's oldest living village. Visit Gloucester visitor's center, debtor's prison, museum and local shopping.
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Gloucester
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Located 20 minutes from Magnolia Cove Cottage, Gloucester Main Street Village allows one to experience Virginia's oldest living village. Visit Gloucester visitor's center, debtor's prison, museum and local shopping.

Beach

Sandy bottom shoreline, designated swimming areas, light facilities and parking. A tidal lagoon, marshes, shrubby areas provide natural habitats for multitudes of shore birds.
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Haven Beach
State Route 645
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Sandy bottom shoreline, designated swimming areas, light facilities and parking. A tidal lagoon, marshes, shrubby areas provide natural habitats for multitudes of shore birds.
83 acres of sandy beach, low dunes and salt marshes on Chesapeake Bay. Home to rare plants, nesting birds and endangered Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle.
Bethel Beach Road
Bethel Beach Road
83 acres of sandy beach, low dunes and salt marshes on Chesapeake Bay. Home to rare plants, nesting birds and endangered Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle.
Aaron's Beach is local treasure located south of Haven Beach and north of Bethel Beach. If headed to Haven Beach on Route 643, make a right at the little red barn with 'ocean products' sign and follow road (645) until the end.
Aarons Beach Road
Aarons Beach Road
Aaron's Beach is local treasure located south of Haven Beach and north of Bethel Beach. If headed to Haven Beach on Route 643, make a right at the little red barn with 'ocean products' sign and follow road (645) until the end.

Arts

All ages offered unique opportunity to explore the arts. Year-round classes in painting, sculpting, rug hooking, glass blowing, bead working, paper making, basket weaving and more. Location: 279 Main Street, Mathews, Virginia 23109 Call: 804-725-1278
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Bay School Community Arts Center
279 Main St
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All ages offered unique opportunity to explore the arts. Year-round classes in painting, sculpting, rug hooking, glass blowing, bead working, paper making, basket weaving and more. Location: 279 Main Street, Mathews, Virginia 23109 Call: 804-725-1278
Home of Made in Mathews Showcase. Over 60 local artisans display craft offering variety of items. Location: 239 Main Street, Mathews, Virginia 23109 Call: 804-725-4229
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Mathews County Visitor and Information Center
239 Main St
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Home of Made in Mathews Showcase. Over 60 local artisans display craft offering variety of items. Location: 239 Main Street, Mathews, Virginia 23109 Call: 804-725-4229

Food scene

Casual fine dining inside or outdoors in Historic Mathews County Call or email for reservations: (804) 725-7680 The White Dog Bistro 68 Church Street Mathews, Virginia 23109 Email: tasteandsee@whitedogbistro.com
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The White Dog Bistro
68 Church St
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Casual fine dining inside or outdoors in Historic Mathews County Call or email for reservations: (804) 725-7680 The White Dog Bistro 68 Church Street Mathews, Virginia 23109 Email: tasteandsee@whitedogbistro.com
Specialty pizzas, sandwiches and fresh salads. Live music on 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. Thursdays are local jam night Location: 44 CHURCH STREET MATHEWS, VA 23109 804-725-2766
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Southwind Pizza
44 Church St
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Specialty pizzas, sandwiches and fresh salads. Live music on 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. Thursdays are local jam night Location: 44 CHURCH STREET MATHEWS, VA 23109 804-725-2766
Nostalgic family fun dining in 50s style setting. Shakes, ice cream and all American fresh seafood, burgers and wraps Location: 12 Church Street Mathews, VA 23109 Call: 804.725.7772
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Richardson’s Cafe
12 Church St
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Nostalgic family fun dining in 50s style setting. Shakes, ice cream and all American fresh seafood, burgers and wraps Location: 12 Church Street Mathews, VA 23109 Call: 804.725.7772
Hole in Wall waterfront grill on Gwynn's Island near Sandy Point. Casual "dock and dine" restaurant. Boaters can dock in one of 9 slips. Location: 384 Old Ferry Road Glynn 804-505-1005
Hole In The Wall
The Cat Walk
Hole in Wall waterfront grill on Gwynn's Island near Sandy Point. Casual "dock and dine" restaurant. Boaters can dock in one of 9 slips. Location: 384 Old Ferry Road Glynn 804-505-1005
Deli subs, salads and pizza and most delicious homemade breakfast sandwiches (but need to call or arrive early!). Fuel and fishing supplies also. 3678 New Point Comfort Highway Port Haywood, VA Sun-Thur 630 am-7pm Fri/Sat 630 am-8pm
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ISLAND STOP
3768 New Point Comfort Hwy
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Deli subs, salads and pizza and most delicious homemade breakfast sandwiches (but need to call or arrive early!). Fuel and fishing supplies also. 3678 New Point Comfort Highway Port Haywood, VA Sun-Thur 630 am-7pm Fri/Sat 630 am-8pm
Family owned and operated authentic Italian restaurant. Hidden Gem of Gloucester.
Tony & Milena's Pizzeria Inc
2364 George Washington Memorial Hwy
Family owned and operated authentic Italian restaurant. Hidden Gem of Gloucester.
Seafood, steak and pasta open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily! 6597 Main Street Gloucester, VA 23061
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Olivia's In the Village
6597 Main St
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Seafood, steak and pasta open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily! 6597 Main Street Gloucester, VA 23061
Eclectic American designed dishes from scratch kitchen with local ingredients. 6553 Main St, Gloucester Open Wed - Sat 4-9 pm Closed Sunday-Tuesday
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Lulu Birds Kitchen
6553 Main St
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Eclectic American designed dishes from scratch kitchen with local ingredients. 6553 Main St, Gloucester Open Wed - Sat 4-9 pm Closed Sunday-Tuesday
Unique seafood marked and restaurant offering fresh seafood and products with dine in/take out meals. Full bar and outdoor seating. 10744 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews Hours: Sunday 10 am - 2 pm Closed Monday/Tuesday Wed-Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
The Seafood Shack
10744 Buckley Hall Road
Unique seafood marked and restaurant offering fresh seafood and products with dine in/take out meals. Full bar and outdoor seating. 10744 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews Hours: Sunday 10 am - 2 pm Closed Monday/Tuesday Wed-Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Full bakery and cafe located along Gloucester's historic Main Street. Vegetarian, gluten free, low carb and healthy choices offered alongside wildly popular sweet treats. 6655 Main Street, Gloucester VA Open Mon-Friday 10 am-7 pm Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Closed Sunday
Sweet Tooth Cafe
6566 Main St
Full bakery and cafe located along Gloucester's historic Main Street. Vegetarian, gluten free, low carb and healthy choices offered alongside wildly popular sweet treats. 6655 Main Street, Gloucester VA Open Mon-Friday 10 am-7 pm Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Closed Sunday
Hometown micro brewery with local food trucks and live music on weekends. 6778 Main Street, Gloucester VA Hours: Monday 4:00 - 9:00 Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday CLOSED Thursday 4:00 - 10:00 Friday 2:00 - 10:00 Saturday 12:00 - 10:00 Sunday 1:00 - 8:00
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Gloucester Brewing Company
6778 Main St
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Hometown micro brewery with local food trucks and live music on weekends. 6778 Main Street, Gloucester VA Hours: Monday 4:00 - 9:00 Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday CLOSED Thursday 4:00 - 10:00 Friday 2:00 - 10:00 Saturday 12:00 - 10:00 Sunday 1:00 - 8:00
Homemade family recipes in Deltaville. 16273 General Puller Highway, Deltaville Hours: Wed-Saturday 11 am to 8 pm Sunday brunch 10 am to 2 pm
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The Table
16273 General Puller Hwy
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Homemade family recipes in Deltaville. 16273 General Puller Highway, Deltaville Hours: Wed-Saturday 11 am to 8 pm Sunday brunch 10 am to 2 pm
Locally sourced dock-to-dish, farm-to-table restaurant on Main Street in Gloucester, VA. 6764 Main Street, Gloucester Hours: Closed Mon-Wed Thurs 530-9 pm Fri 330-11 pm Sat 330-11 pm Sun 11-2 pm
The Farmasea Restaurant
6764 Main Street
Locally sourced dock-to-dish, farm-to-table restaurant on Main Street in Gloucester, VA. 6764 Main Street, Gloucester Hours: Closed Mon-Wed Thurs 530-9 pm Fri 330-11 pm Sat 330-11 pm Sun 11-2 pm

Exercise

Local drop-in or membership exercise center with gymnasium, strength/cardio equipment, pickle ball, group exercise classes 33 Cricket Hill Road, Hudgins, VA 804-725-1488 Hours 530 am-8pm
Mathews Family YMCA
33 Cricket Hill Road
Local drop-in or membership exercise center with gymnasium, strength/cardio equipment, pickle ball, group exercise classes 33 Cricket Hill Road, Hudgins, VA 804-725-1488 Hours 530 am-8pm
Beaverdam park offers public freshwater fishing. Jon boats and canoes can be rented. 635 acres of water for fishing and paddling. Virginia fishing licenses available at Ranger Station. Miles of multi-use trails for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. 8687 Roaring Springs Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061
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Beaverdam Park
8687 Roaring Springs Rd
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Beaverdam park offers public freshwater fishing. Jon boats and canoes can be rented. 635 acres of water for fishing and paddling. Virginia fishing licenses available at Ranger Station. Miles of multi-use trails for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. 8687 Roaring Springs Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061
Park is known for rare and delicate estuarine environment where freshwater and saltwater meet to create rich habitat for marine and plant life. More than 30 miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails allows visitors to explore the marsh, river shoreline and forests. Rental boats are available seasonally. 9801 York River Park Road Williamsburg, VA 23188 757-566-3036
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Parc d'État de York River
9801 York River Park Road
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Park is known for rare and delicate estuarine environment where freshwater and saltwater meet to create rich habitat for marine and plant life. More than 30 miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails allows visitors to explore the marsh, river shoreline and forests. Rental boats are available seasonally. 9801 York River Park Road Williamsburg, VA 23188 757-566-3036

Shopping

Vintage, repurposed and consignment treasures. 2066 Buckley Hall Rd, Dutton, VA http://etcvintage.com/ (804) 725-3140
ETC VINTAGE
2066 Buckley Hall Road
Vintage, repurposed and consignment treasures. 2066 Buckley Hall Rd, Dutton, VA http://etcvintage.com/ (804) 725-3140
Diverse selection of home goods, new, refinished and repurposed furniture, jewelry, hats, bags and more. 256 Main St, Mathews, VA 23109(804) 824-6936 Monday and Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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The vintage Pearl
256 Main St
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Diverse selection of home goods, new, refinished and repurposed furniture, jewelry, hats, bags and more. 256 Main St, Mathews, VA 23109(804) 824-6936 Monday and Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Family owned and operated Gloucester shop with beautiful unique pieces - furniture, oil paintings, clocks, rare coins. Located at 6871 Main St, Gloucester Hours: Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Goodman's Interiors & Antiques
6871 Main Street
Family owned and operated Gloucester shop with beautiful unique pieces - furniture, oil paintings, clocks, rare coins. Located at 6871 Main St, Gloucester Hours: Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

City/town information

Mathews Farmer's Market is open 9am-1pm each Saturday (April through October) with food, flowers and gifts.
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Mathews
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Mathews Farmer's Market is open 9am-1pm each Saturday (April through October) with food, flowers and gifts.
Deltaville, known as the "boating capital of the Chesapeake" has more boats than people. Local fresh seafood, vintage ballpark, maritime museum and Holly Point Nature Park.
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Deltaville
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Deltaville, known as the "boating capital of the Chesapeake" has more boats than people. Local fresh seafood, vintage ballpark, maritime museum and Holly Point Nature Park.
Yorktown is know for waterfront charm and famous battles. Boutique shops, fresh seafood and stroll along Riverwalk Landing. Free outdoor concerts, open-air farmers markets, art strolls and wine festivals throughout the year.
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Yorktown
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Yorktown is know for waterfront charm and famous battles. Boutique shops, fresh seafood and stroll along Riverwalk Landing. Free outdoor concerts, open-air farmers markets, art strolls and wine festivals throughout the year.