The quaint village of Irvington, Virginia is a charming place located along the banks where Carter’s Creeks meets the Rappahannock River. Only a little more than ten miles away from the Chesapeake Bay, Irvington is a great place to spend a day and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Despite its small size, the little village is home to a variety of things to do, such as visiting a dog-friendly winery, exploring a National Historic Landmark, discovering unique and beautiful artwork, or taking a short cruise. Stay at the beautiful Tides Inn with beautiful water views.
Historic Christ Church and Museum
The Historic Christ Church is located just outside of the village of Irvington in Weems, Virginia. This National Historic Landmark has remained fundamentally unchanged for around three hundred years. Started in 1730 by Robert “King” Carter, the church was completed in 1735 by his sons and now stands as one of southern United States’ best preserved colonial churches. Visitors can explore the museum at the Historic Christ Church to take a step back to the past and learn about the colonial past through historical artifacts and interactive displays, along with Native American ceramics and tools found at the site.
Historic Christ Church, 420 Christ Church Rd, Weems, VA 22576, Phone: 804-438-6855
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard is a dog-friendly winery that’s hard to miss with its 40-foot pair of corkscrews indicating the entrance to the vineyard. The name was chosen to acknowledge the dogs, who are rescues, who keep the vineyard’s grapes from being eaten by deer, as well as recognize the significance of oysters to the region. Situated only around a half-mile from the main part of town, The Dog and Oyster Vineyard can be reached by car, bike, or on foot and is the only vineyard with wines made specifically to pair with oysters in the United States.
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard, 170 White Fences Dr, Irvington, VA 22480, Phone: 804-438-9463
Objects, Art and More
Objects, Art and More is a Georgetown-type art gallery set in the historic village of Irvington, Virginia. The gallery is full of unique treasures, home decor, wood, furniture, pottery, blown glass, handcrafted jewelry, sculptures, and paintings. Formerly a 1950’s gas station, the now state-of-the-art, sophisticated gallery represents more than two hundred artists from all over the United States. There are also several artists from other parts of the world showcased at the gallery. In addition to the year-round art gallery, Objects, Art and More also hosts a number of monthly events throughout the spring, summer, and autumn seasons.
Objects, Art and More, 4462 Irvington Rd, Irvington, VA 22480, Phone: 804-438-8024
