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Historic DAW Theatre Joins the National Register of Historic Places

Tappahannock’s Beloved Landmark Gains National Recognition, Paving the Way for Restoration and Revival A treasured piece of Tappahannock’s history has received a well-deserved honor! The iconic DAW Theatre has been… Continue reading Historic DAW Theatre Joins the National Register of Historic Places

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Rotary Poor House Park is a Gem for Hikers & Bikers

… and don’t forget your camera Guest post and pictures by Woodie Walker There are two trails at Rotary Poor House Park in Essex County. One is more challenging, with… Continue reading Rotary Poor House Park is a Gem for Hikers & Bikers

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Looking for the perfect golf getaway? @hobbsholegolf is a must-visit destination for golfers of all skill levels! Nestled in the heart of Tappahannock, this scenic 18-hole course offers rolling fairways, challenging greens, and beautiful views. 🌿✨

Whether you're perfecting your swing, enjoying a round with friends, or unwinding at @prince.street.cafe at Hobbs Hole after your game, Hobbs Hole delivers an unforgettable experience. 🏌️‍♂️☕️

🎥 Ready to hit the greens? Tag your golf buddies and plan your next round! ⬇️
📍 𝐇𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 | 1267 Hobbs Hole Dr, Tappahannock, VA
🌐 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: www.hobbshole.com

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𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤!🎾🏓 Our 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 are open and waiting for players of all skill levels. Whether you’re just learning the game or a pro around the “kitchen,” it’s time to "𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩" 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

👧🛝 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠—while you play, they can have a blast on the playground!

Tag your pickleball partner and come play today! ⬇️

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📜 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟕𝟏𝟎 𝐓𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧!🍽️🔥

Did you know that George Washington himself dined in what is now Tappahannock's very own @1710_tavern? This historic gem, the oldest tavern in Virginia, has been beautifully restored by Greg and Jennifer Huff, owners of The @essex_inn_va .

From 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞-𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥-𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, every dish tells a story of the past while delivering an unforgettable dining experience. 🍷🍖

Read all about 1710 Tavern’s rich history and culinary excellence in 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞👇
📖 https://localscoopmagazine.com/eat-stay-play/fine-dining-with-a-side-of-american-history/

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Why visit Tappahannock? Because 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬!🏡✨
Escape the hustle and bustle and experience the heart of @virginiasriverrealm, where 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 create a one-of-a-kind getaway. Strolling through our streets, you’ll find 𝐜𝐨𝐳𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐟é𝐬, 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 —all without the crowds of mass tourism.
Every purchase made here strengthens the heartbeat of our town, every meal tells a local story, and every visit leaves you feeling like part of the family. So why not trade the ordinary for the extraordinary? 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮!❤️🌊

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