Doc's Motor Court - Colonial Beach, Virginia

First settled in the 17th century, Colonial Beach was incorporated in 1892. Up until the early 20th century the town was a popular resort destination, with most visitors arriving by boat. Eventually the ocean beaches, easily available by automobile, became more popular, and Colonial Beach lost much of its seasonal tourist business.

We associate the word "resort" with recreation and relaxation, but the word also implies refuge, a withdrawal from everyday surroundings and cares.

Let's take a boat to Bermuda.

Let's take a plane to Saint Paul.

Let's take a kayak to Quincy or Nyack,

Let's get away from it all.*

Colonial Beach is a quiet town. In many ways it feels somewhat old-fashioned. Victorian architecture mixes with simple beach cottages from the first half of the 20th century. Five miles across the Potomac, white clouds hang over the Maryland shore. The broad expanse of river enlarges the sky, and it seems as if the Chesapeake Bay must be just around the next bend. It is a good place to get away from it all.

*Lets Get Away From It All - Dennis/Adair - 1941