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Hiking and Nature Trails

January 6, 2023 By Greg & Lori

beaverdam park

From local Nature preserves and beaches to multi-use hiking trails or hard surface cycling paths, there is something for everyone! And almost all of the trails and paths provide views of local waterways and of estuaries of the Chesapeake Bay. While warm weather is certainly preferred for most beach trips, and definitely for swimming, Winter […]

Filed Under: Chesapeake Bay, Latest News Tagged With: beaches, bed and breakfast, hiking, Mathews, waterfront

Birdwatching on the Chesapeake Bay

February 1, 2022 By Greg & Lori

A Sanctuary of Wildlife Simple Guide to year round birdwatching in Mathews Virginia Birdwatching on the Chesapeake Bay is popular among many birders. Whether you are an amateur birdwatcher or a master naturalist, watching our feathered friends can be quite rewarding. Mathews boasts an incredible birding scene throughout the county. While the counties size may be small, Mathews […]

Filed Under: Area Attractions, Chesapeake Bay, Latest News Tagged With: birdwatching, Canadian goose, Chesapeake Bay, goslings, Mathews

Full and Half Day Fishing Tours!

May 17, 2021 By Greg & Lori

Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay is a unique experience. Our Inn offers Full and Half Day Fishing Tours on the colorful Chesapeake Bay! This beautiful estuary is a mix of salt and fresh water and is home to around 350 species of fish. Our local fishermen have been fishing these waters for many years and […]

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Enjoy Relaxation and Rejuvenation at our Chesapeake Bay Hideaway on a Weekday!

April 20, 2021 By Greg & Lori

Weekday Perks Enjoy a peaceful and quieter stay in an already small and tranquil town. From the beautiful beaches throughout Mathews, which are often secluded on the weekdays, to the relaxing and romantic activities you could engage in around the Inn, there are so many benefits to staying with us from Monday-Friday that you will […]

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Some of the Best Sunsets of Mathews County

August 23, 2017 By Greg & Lori

sunset over the creek

Without ever leaving our dock. Some of the Best Sunsets in Mathews County can be seen from the end of our dock at the Inn at Tabbs Creek. Several of our local beaches are also popular spots for watching the sunset. Picture This. You and your loved one unwinding dockside after a long day of […]

Filed Under: Area Attractions, Chesapeake Bay, Latest News Tagged With: sunsets

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Mathews in the Summer

July 21, 2017 By Greg & Lori

On the eastern tip of the Middle Peninsula facing the Eastern Shore, you will find a charming county that fits the epitome of ‘small town.’ This particular town, however, hogs the most amount of shoreline of any in Virginia. Here in Mathews County we feel like we live in a simpler time with little to […]

Filed Under: Area Attractions, Chesapeake Bay, Events, Historic Sites, Latest News Tagged With: beaches, biking, boating, fishing, holiday, Mathews, seafood, Summer, sunset, travel, visit, watersports

Discover the Serene Beaches of Mathews County this Summer

July 6, 2017 By Greg & Lori

Nearing the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, you encounter the Tidewater region where the coastal areas of southeast Virginia and North Carolina experience the effects of low, flat land at mercy to the changing tides. With this low land comes a great deal of marshland and beaches with all the wonderful perks of the Chesapeake […]

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Haunted Houses in Mathews

February 23, 2015 By Greg & Lori

Chesapeake Bay Plantation Home

They say Virginia is the most haunted state in the U.S., and Mathews County is certainly no exception. Here are a few stories, some of which we have some personal experience with. Happy Haunting! “Auburn Plantation” – Located on the North River in Mathews County, this is probably the most famous of the Mathews Haunted […]

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Lighting the Way on the Chesapeake Bay

November 4, 2014 By Greg & Lori

historic new point comfort lighthouse

New Point Comfort Lighthouse – Here in Virginia’s second smallest county we’re proud to say we’re home to more lighthouses than traffic lights. The score, for those keeping track: two lighthouses, no traffic lights. Given Mathews County’s 214 miles of scenic shoreline, this fact isn’t so surprising. With busier waterways than roads, this little county […]

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