Fun Things to Do
1. Virginia Motor Speedway
Feel the adrenaline when the hum of the race cars speed by the stadium on a dirt race track. Seasonal races are April through September and mud bogs are in May and October. Family friendly and concessions available. Meet the drivers with a Pit Pass!
Click here for the Virginia Motor Speedway Schedule
2. Deltaville Baseball
Enjoy America's favorite summer pastime in a 1948 ballpark that makes you feel like you've walked back in time: the pace a little slower, people little friendlier and a good old fashioned ball game! Host of the Deltaville Deltas baseball team.
Click here for the Deltaville Deltas Game Schedule
3. Restaurants You've Got to Try
Small town charm and friendly faces. We welcome the foodie fans to:
- A 1950s style soda fountain counter
- Award winning barbeque
- The best little delis and coffee shops
- Diners
- Our waterfront dining
- Seafood that's never been on a truck
- Upscale dining without the pomp
Visit our Restaurants You've Got to Try page to see a sampling of these great places to eat and drink.
4. Bethpage Miniature Golf and Ice Creamery
Wild, wacky "Cowtopia" themed 18 hole miniature golf. Bethpage was a dairy farm after the Civil War which inspired the whimsical cow design featuring:
- Cow train
- High-flying cows
- Hippy cows
- Mad scientist cows
- "Mooseum", and more
Afterwards, have a treat with a selection of over 20 different ice cream flavors and homemade waffle cones. Open April through November.
Take a video tour with the Bethpage Miniature Golf and Ice Creamery on YouTube.
5. Visit the LOVE Sign for a Photo Opportunity
777 General Puller Highway
Saluda, VA 23149
Get into the spirit of Virginia is for Lovers! Be sure to bring your camera for some one of a kind photo opportunities in front of the LOVE sign and post to social media using the hashtag: #LOVEVA. Stop in at the Middlesex County Museum or have a picnic in Chesty Puller Park while you're there. Plan your next picnic beside the Deltaville LOVE sign at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park.
6. Kayak or Paddleboard
Get into the water! Check out these launch sites and outfitters for your kayak and paddleboard needs:
- Deltaville Maritime Museum: bring your own and launch at Holly Point Nature Park on Jackson Creek
- Jackson Creek Outfitters: rent SUP and kayaks June through September at:
Deltaville Marina
274 Bucks View Lane
Deltaville, VA 23043
Phone: 804-776-9812
7. Come by Boat
Whether you prefer sail or power, Middlesex can give you the respite you need! Dock in Urbanna and walk to the charming small town for all your amenities. Deltaville is the "Boating Capital of the Chesapeake" with world renowned:
- Boat sales
- Charters
- Lessons
- Marinas
- Marine technicians
8. Urbanna Oyster Festival
These top picks are events you'll want to add to your bucket list. Who else has cocktail boat races, the official state oyster festival and waterfront concerts under the stars of the bay?
Virginia's official oyster festival that's hosts 60,000 people to celebrate oysters! Urbanna opens up its streets for parades, oyster shucking contests, waterfront pirates, ecology education, and oysters any way you like it: roasted, steamed, raw, stewed, and fried.
For more information, visit the Urbanna Oyster Festival website.
9. View from an Airplane
Take a different perspective of the many rivers, creeks and tributaries along the Chesapeake Bay, a whole new experience from above! Contact:
Bay Aviation at Hummel Airfield
2649 Grey's Point Road
Topping, VA 231469
Phone: 804-436-2877
10. Charter a Boat
Don't own a boat? No problem! We have charters for fishing trips, romantic sunset cruises, and eco-tours.
Learn more by visiting our Charters and Sailing Classes page.
11. Go Sailing - Learn to Sail
Learn to sail or go out sailing with a crew. Youth sailing programs and camps are available during the summer at the Fishing Bay Yacht Club; learn more at the Summer Sailing School page. For more information on other available sailing lessons, visit our Charters and Sailing Classes page.
12. Camping
Middlesex County offers award winning RV camping including amenities like:
- Beaches
- Kayaks and paddleboats
- Miniature golf
- Water parks, and more
13. Museums of Middlesex
Visit the 4 area museums and learn about a Colonial Port Town, oyster and seafood heritage, boatbuilding, the Mitchell Map and the Homegrown War Heroes from Middlesex County.
14. Museum in the Streets
Scan the barcode with your camera app on your phone at each Museum in the Streets marker for a self-guided walking historical tour of Urbanna's 14 sites and narrative.
15. Piankatank River Golf Club
The Piankatank River Golf Club is one of the most unique and beautiful courses in Virginia's golf community.
The front nine is tree lined with gentle rolling hills giving you a mountain course feel. On the back nine, the course flattens out with three holes along the magnificent Piankatank River. The Piankatank River Golf Club has everything players have come to expect from a truly top tier golf facility, including a thoughtful course design, fully-stocked pro shop and elegant setting. For more information call 804-776-6516.
16. Virginia Oyster Country
If you love oysters, we are your place! Everything you ever wanted to know about our regions oysters, where to buy them, which restaurants serve them, where to buy oyster jewelry and art plus more!
The Waterman Heritage Tours is a life changing experience with an authentic waterman who will teach you all about the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. Book a Tour Here
17. Virginia's River Realm
Want to explore further? Explore the whole region around the Chesapeake Bay in Lancaster and Middlesex Counties. Visit the Virginia's River Realm website for Ways to Stay, Dine, Schedule of Events, Things-to-Do or to sign up for the e-newsletter for exciting updates sent to you monthly.