two youth leaning on the gunwale of a boat looking at a broad river
2-8 Hours

Explore the tidal Potomac from the Northern Neck by boat

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

Through the watermen’s heritage tour program, visitors to Tidewater Virginia, including the Northern Neck, can experience the time-honored history and traditions of working watermen through a customized tour.

The Northern Neck of Virginia is steeped in history and increasingly recognized for exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities, especially bicycling and paddling. For an intimate view of the tidal Potomac, book a trip through Virginia's watermen heritage tour program. And for bicyclists seeking to travel the entire PHT network, the program provides a way to arrange for transportation across the mouth of the Potomac between the Northern Neck Heritage Trail bicycling route and the southern Maryland PHT bicycling route.

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Boat TourClimate ChangeExplorers and ExpeditionsRiver and RiparianScenic ViewsWater TrailsPotomac Heritage National Scenic TrailNorthern Neck Heritage Areaboat

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Duration

2-8 Hours

Fees Apply

Yes

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

Please wear a helmet and remain alert when biking on roadways.

Pets

Yes — Check with the captain.

Reservations

Yes

Location

Northern Neck of Virginia

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