Travel Guides for the Northern Neck
With the Spring season leading into Summer in 2023, it’s time to highlight our regional travel guides for visitors to the Northern Neck and Menokin. These guides were authored by Alice French and Juliana Grassia, both key members of the Menokin staff that are also local residents in the region.
These detailed guides spotlight architectural and historical sites, nature adventures, foodie havens and more in the Northern Neck. Alice breaks down her guides by road trips over different periods of days based on what time you may have. Juliana gives inside looks at lifestyle gems around the area and much more.
Here are specific links the guides to have handy. Enjoy, and let us know if you would like paper versions of these available at the Visitor Center in the future!
Travel Guides Authored by Menokin Staff
What is the Northern Neck
Authored by Alice French, this guide reveals the wonder of the Northern Neck Region, including its history and some keen areas of interest. Click here to get the guide.
Road Trips Part One
Part one of a two-part series by Alice French highlights road trips from Westmoreland County to Richmond County in the Northern Neck. It reveals architectural marvels, as well as lodging and eats along the way. Read the guide here.
Road Trips Part Two
The second installment of Alice’s two part road trip series extends the trip by highlighting amazing places to visit between Northumberland County to Lancaster County in the Northern Neck. Read the guide here.
The Northern Neck for Foodies
Juliana Grassia highlights culinary treasures and finds in the region, while also providing some history behind these food traditions in the Northern Neck. Read the foodie guide here.
The Natural Northern Neck
Juliana Grassia explores the natural beauty of the Northern Neck ranging from parks, waterways, beaches and more. Get your outdoor fix from her local recommendations in the Northern Neck. Read the nature guide here.