Places to Eat

• the local
  A great little coffee shop featuring all coffees, expresso, bagels, muffins and delicious lunches. Bring the kids for an ice cream cone. Located in the Trick Dog Shops. 4337 Irvington Road • (804) 438-9356
• The Wine Lounge at White Fences Vineyard - Stop by the Wine Lounge and enjoy our exclusive French Lunch featuring smoked
  salmon, brie, gourmet crackers, pretzels with dipping sauce, nuts, a chocolate dessert, and a pear mint to cleanse your palate.

Places to Sleep

• The Hope and Glory Inn
  This hopelessly romantic Inn is one of the “101 Best Hotels in the World” and one of Travel & Leisure’s 35 Great Inns. (804) 438-6053 • (800) 497-8228 www.hopeandglory.com
• Tides Inn
  Waterfront accommodations along beautiful Carter’s Creek. Relax, enjoy the spa before the Stomp. 480 King Carter Drive • (804)438-5000 • Fax (804)438-5222 www.tidesinn.com
• Kilmarnock Inn
  Delightful Bead & Breakfast just minutes away in the heart of Kilmarncock. • 804-435-0034 www.kilmarnockinn.com

Places to See

• Historic Christ Church
  A restored Colonial-era church built by Robert "King" Carter. A National Historic Landmark and one of the most important examples of Georgian architecture in America. P.O. Box 24 • (804) 438-6855 • www.christchurch1735.com
• Steamboat Era Museum
  Celebrating the steamboats, landings and commerce along the rivers of the Chesapeake Bay. Summer hours: Thurs, Fri and Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4. 156 King Carter Drive • (804) 438-6888 • steamboats@KEYISP.com
• Irvington Farmers Market
  First Saturday of the month from April through December. 8 am to 12 pm. Rain or shine. Held on the Irvington Commons behind Chesapeake Bank on King Carter Drive. Old fashioned open-air market featuring local produce, fruit, herbs, seafood, cheese, flowers, plants, baked goods, art and handcrafteditems. (804) 438-6391.
• The Faded Glory
  The Hope and Glory Inn will send you on a lunch or cocktail cruise aboard the authentic workboat Faded Glory. See the beautiful homes along Carter’s Creek and breathe the salt air. It’s good for you. Call the Hope and Glory for reservations: 804-438-6053
• The Tartan Golf Club
  The Tartan Golf Club is a Simi-Private Golf Club located near Historic Christchurch. This course originally designed by Sir Guy Campbell of Scotland, is rich in tradition. Rolling fairways and large greens offers golfers of all levels an enjoyable round. The ST. Andrews Grille. located next to the Golf Shop, offers daily specials as well as our popular crab bisque and sandwiches. Visit our web site for daily fees and Membership information or call 438-6005. www.tartangolfclub.com
• The River Cottage
  This charming shop, located in a turn of the century house, offers an assortment of cottage furniture, a variety of original art, fine linens and towels, a unique selection of home accessories as well as a variety of patio furniture and garden accessories for outdoor entertaining. At The River Cottage we offer cottage style that's at home in the city, too. 4283 Irvington Road • (804)438-9007 • Toll-free (866)438-9007 • www.therivercottage.net
• Avalon
  Amazing designers + the finest fabrics = enduring beauty. Women's fashions by FLAX, Krista Lawson, Rozae Nichols, Erica Tanov. Handcrafted shoes and jewelry. Fine fragrances and more. A delightfully unique shopping experience. 4341 Irvington Road • P.O. Box 396 • (804)438-6793 • avolon@rivnet.net
• Khaki’s
  Men's clothing and gifts. From Paul and Shark® and Barbour® to Bill's Khakis® and H. Freeman®. Whether you’re looking for a blazer or a bowtie, a new suit or pair of shoes, you’ll find it here. Also, fine luggage, golf bags and other leather goods. 4345 Irvington Road • P.O. Box 217 • (804)438-6779 www.khakisofirvington.com
• The Dandelion
  An old parsonage transformed into a treasure trove of distinctive ladies' clothing, shoes, jewelry, gifts and decorative accessories. The personal service and attention to detail will make you feel like an old friend, not just another shopper. 4372 Irvington Road • P.O. Box 355 • (804)438-5194 • Fax (804)438-5802 • www.thedandelion.com
• Jimmy and Sook, their clothes and things....with crab pots for fixtures, you will quickly discover what Jimmy and Sook is all about. Yes, Jimmy and Sook are crabs and they are embroidered on Polos, Sport Shirts, Khakis, and Shorts for men, women, and kids. The trademarked Crab logo represents the Chesapeake Bay region with unique clothing that is fun to wear. Open Monday to Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 and Sundays 11 to 3. • 804 438 6010 • JimmyandSook.com
• Seasons
  A colorful and fun shop for men and women featuring the fashions of Vineyard Vines. Ties, boxers, shorts and polos for him, skirts, dresses, halter tops and flip flops for her...the shop represents the largest selection of Vineyard Vines in Virginia. Open every day of the week. 804 438 6779.