There are plenty of secret artsy havens along the Virginia coast, and while you might be inclined to head out to the Delmarva Peninsula, the western shore of Chesapeake Bay also has a lot to offer.

In April, the Council of Garden Clubs of Virginia Beach sponsored a day bus trip to the Northern Neck, planned by member Laura Jacobson. We lunched at the Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club (it was a ...

The northernmost of Virginia's three peninsulas, the Northern Neck is a tranquil escape on the Chesapeake Bay. The Tides Inn offers a serene experience with activities like bird-watching and oystering ...