Reedville is a town built on fishing. Each summer the town hosts a huge bluefish tournament with over $25,000 in prize money. The town is located between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers in an area known as the Northern Neck of Virginia. Access to Chesapeake Bay is easy and the town is noted for its history of wealthy inhabitants. In fact, there is a "millionaires' row" of mansions for those interested in taking in sights away from the water.
The Reedville Fishermen's Museum features permanent indoor and outdoor displays of items related to the fishing industry. The outdoor area displays larger items not suitable for inside, boats and large maritime artifacts. The Reedville Fishermen's Museum also offers changing exhibits so there is always something new.
Address: Reedville Fishermen's Museum, Box 306, Reedville, VA 22539-0306, United States
Phone: 1 (804) 453-6529, Fax: 1 (804) 453-7159
Hours:
March 3 to April 29: 10:30am-4:30pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
May 1 to October 31: 10:30am-4:30pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
November 1 to December 20: 10:30am-4:30pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Tue, Wed, Thu
Visitors looking to get out on the waters of Chesapeake Bay will want to look into a cruise to Smith Island. The departure point for these cruises is Reedville. Once on Smith Island, visitors can have a fine lunch, explore the multitude of shops, or for the more active, hike, bike or just stroll around. The island cruise takes about 1.5 hours each way.
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