Poquoson Is The Most Gorgeous Coastal Town In Virginia

Virginia’s proximity to the coast lends itself to all sorts of wonderful advantages: gorgeous beachfronts, unique landscapes, and hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. While most are familiar with the greater Hampton Roads area, not everyone has taken time to explore the towns and communities nearby. One such place is Poquoson, an independent community made up of 15 square miles of coastal beauty.

Let’s take a look:

Poquoson is situated within the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and officially became an incorporated town in 1952.

Google Maps The town, whose name derives from the Native Americans who inhabited the area before the 17th century, may be small in size yet is home to a considerable population.

What Poquoson lacks in land mass it makes up for in coastal allure. Nearly 80% of the city’s square milage is water.

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A visit to Poquoson is an introduction to Virginia’s unique and protected wetlands.

Wikipedia Large portions of the city are devoted to areas of these undeveloped lands. Located nearby, the Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge is an important stop along the Atlantic Flyway waterfowl migration route.

While you’re there, you’ll definitely want to engage in some water activity.

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Whether that means a leisurely stroll along the breezy marshlands…

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…or a paddleboarding adventure, you’ll feel an inexplicable draw to the Bay.

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The town itself also has plenty to offer. If you’re looking for a local favorite, be sure to stop by The Corner restaurant.

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It’s here you can delight in some local treats, such as these fried green tomatoes topped with crab meat.

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While Poquoson has developed into a bedroom community over the years, evidence of its longstanding history of farming and seafood still remain.

Bill Dickinson/flickr Every October, Poquoson hosts a seafood festival to celebrate the hard-working watermen along the Bay. For more information about this festival, click here.

No matter what time of year you choose to visit, your time in Poquoson will be marked by gorgeous scenery, small town charm, and maybe even a breathtaking sunset.

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Have you visited Poquoson recently, or do you happen to call this beautiful area home? We’d love to hear from you!

Google Maps

The town, whose name derives from the Native Americans who inhabited the area before the 17th century, may be small in size yet is home to a considerable population.

Bill Dickinson/flickr

Wikipedia

Large portions of the city are devoted to areas of these undeveloped lands. Located nearby, the Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge is an important stop along the Atlantic Flyway waterfowl migration route.