Having access to the Chesapeake Bay and beautiful Rivers is one of the biggest perks about visiting or living in Mathews County. Our access to the water is a privilege, but also a serious responsibility as our location in the bay is susceptible to high winds, weather changes, dramatic tides, and dangerous conditions including freezing […]
First Seafood Festival in Mathews by Sea Farms!
People asked, and Sea Farms Seafood is making it happen! August 17, 3-8pm Mathews County is having its first ever Seafood Festival, and one of your favorite suppliers is hosting! Sea Farms has grown into an international seafood supplier based out of Hudgins in Mathews County, right on the Chesapeake Bay. This company has been […]
Golf Courses near Mathews
Stay in Mathews during your next golf trip, getaway! Here are 8 courses within an hours driving distance! When you look at the glass half full, one reason Mathews stays a relaxing place to getaway is that it doesn’t have big resorts, amusement parks, golf courses, and national parks to make it a busy place. […]
Gwynn’s Island Festival celebrates 71 years!
Gwynn’s Island is an island located in the Chesapeake Bay off of VA’s Middle Peninsula on the northeast side of Mathews County. It is connected by a bridge over Milford Haven. Archaeological evidence shows that the island was inhabited as early as ten thousand years ago. In 1642, Hugh Gwynn of Jamestown purchased the island […]
Top Ten Things to do in Mathews this Year
1. Beaches Not all beaches in Virginia are crowded and full like Virginia Beach! Here in Mathews the beaches are more natural, quiet and private. Our beaches are speckled with wild grasses, drift wood and wildlife. Often you can spot an Osprey or great blue heron not far off, and once in a blue moon […]
Holiday Open Studio Tour Celebrates Local Artisans
Every year, the weekend following Thanksgiving, the artist network in Mathews County open their doors to the public showcasing many genres of artisan crafts. The Open Studio Tour is a trail of approximately 12 artists and artisans with studios around the County. Not only do you get to visit the beautiful corners of this Chesapeake […]
