Morland Guidebook

Lauren & John
Lauren & John
Morland Guidebook

Around Morland

Gardens: Yard games including Bocce Ball, Cornhole, and croquet are available and most are stored in behind the staircase in the Boy’s House. Cornhole is stored in the garage and we’re happy to pull it out for you if you’d like! There is also a bathroom and shower in the bathhouse near the beach and the hammock. Feel free to use them post-pool or river. In addition to yard games, we invite you to wander, picnic, and have a cup of coffee/ glass of wine in any of the gardens and seating areas. Depending on the time of year, we’re growing fresh vegetables, herbs, figs and concord grapes and you’re welcome to pick whatever you’d like during your stay!
5451 White Fox Ln
5451 White Fox Lane
Gardens: Yard games including Bocce Ball, Cornhole, and croquet are available and most are stored in behind the staircase in the Boy’s House. Cornhole is stored in the garage and we’re happy to pull it out for you if you’d like! There is also a bathroom and shower in the bathhouse near the beach and the hammock. Feel free to use them post-pool or river. In addition to yard games, we invite you to wander, picnic, and have a cup of coffee/ glass of wine in any of the gardens and seating areas. Depending on the time of year, we’re growing fresh vegetables, herbs, figs and concord grapes and you’re welcome to pick whatever you’d like during your stay!
Pool: The pool is open for use May-Sept. As there is no lifeguard, we ask guests to please use care when in and around the water. Please do not bring glass near the pool area - plastic plates and cups can be found in the kitchen area of the River Cottage.
5451 White Fox Ln
5451 White Fox Lane
Pool: The pool is open for use May-Sept. As there is no lifeguard, we ask guests to please use care when in and around the water. Please do not bring glass near the pool area - plastic plates and cups can be found in the kitchen area of the River Cottage.
River and Beach: Feel free to use the beach and river at your discretion. Please use caution with all steps and railings. We recommend water shoes for wading, and you can find lifejackets inside the white storage bin on the lower deck. 2 kayaks and 1 paddleboard are stored underneath the upper deck pavilion and available for use (Lock code is 3616). Fishing poles and tackle are also available upon request if you’d like to use them.
5451 White Fox Ln
5451 White Fox Lane
River and Beach: Feel free to use the beach and river at your discretion. Please use caution with all steps and railings. We recommend water shoes for wading, and you can find lifejackets inside the white storage bin on the lower deck. 2 kayaks and 1 paddleboard are stored underneath the upper deck pavilion and available for use (Lock code is 3616). Fishing poles and tackle are also available upon request if you’d like to use them.
The woods: I love taking walks down the driveway in the morning, and occasionally veering off path to explore. While we don’t have any cut trails (yet), the woods are relatively easy to navigate and we’ve marked a path from the vineyard to one of our pull-offs on the drive. If you decide to take a hike, please wear long pants and good shoes…and be ready to see deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife along the way!
5451 White Fox Ln
5451 White Fox Lane
The woods: I love taking walks down the driveway in the morning, and occasionally veering off path to explore. While we don’t have any cut trails (yet), the woods are relatively easy to navigate and we’ve marked a path from the vineyard to one of our pull-offs on the drive. If you decide to take a hike, please wear long pants and good shoes…and be ready to see deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife along the way!

Places to Visit

Nice indoor/ outdoor venue that often has food trucks and live music. Check the schedule on facebook to see if there are events happening: https://www.facebook.com/whitehallvineyardandwinery/
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The Estate at White Hall Vineyard
3668 White Hall Road
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Nice indoor/ outdoor venue that often has food trucks and live music. Check the schedule on facebook to see if there are events happening: https://www.facebook.com/whitehallvineyardandwinery/
James Madison’s birthplace. Beautiful home and grounds with great afternoon tea, tours, and occasional events.
Belle Grove Plantation Bed and Breakfast
9221 Belle Grove Dr
James Madison’s birthplace. Beautiful home and grounds with great afternoon tea, tours, and occasional events.
Historic home and civil war site with lots to see.
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Chatham Manor
120 Chatham Ln
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Historic home and civil war site with lots to see.
On the national register of historic places, with hiking trails that lead to more beautiful views of the Potomac.
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Stratford Hall
483 Great House Rd
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On the national register of historic places, with hiking trails that lead to more beautiful views of the Potomac.
Lots of great streets, shops, and restaurants to wander through downtown. Trolley tour, Mary Washington House are highlights. Fredericksburg’s Visitor Center is a good place to start (800-678-4748)
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Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
1200 Caroline St
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Lots of great streets, shops, and restaurants to wander through downtown. Trolley tour, Mary Washington House are highlights. Fredericksburg’s Visitor Center is a good place to start (800-678-4748)
Fun ‘beach’ town 20 minutes away, with Tiki-bars, restaurants, and a large marina.
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Colonial Beach
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Fun ‘beach’ town 20 minutes away, with Tiki-bars, restaurants, and a large marina.

Hike/ Explore

Nice hiking trails and campgrounds on the Potomac.
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Caledon State Park
11617 Caledon Rd
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Nice hiking trails and campgrounds on the Potomac.
17 mi stretch of trails on an old railway. You find out more about parking areas and various stretches of the trail at http://www.friendsdrht.org/
Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail
King George Rail Trail
17 mi stretch of trails on an old railway. You find out more about parking areas and various stretches of the trail at http://www.friendsdrht.org/
Rent canoes, tandam kayaks, and SUPs on the Potomac. Operates May 1-Nov.1
Machodoc Creek Marina Inc.
17088 Ferry Dock Rd
Rent canoes, tandam kayaks, and SUPs on the Potomac. Operates May 1-Nov.1
1.6-1.8 mi hike with lots of historic landmarks, rocks and views of the water.
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Government Island Park entrance
191 Coal Landing Rd
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1.6-1.8 mi hike with lots of historic landmarks, rocks and views of the water.
Excellent walks on the beach, known for finding sharks teeth and fossils.
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Státní park Westmoreland
145 Cliff Road
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Excellent walks on the beach, known for finding sharks teeth and fossils.

Local restaurants

Seafood bar that’s a quick drive or kayak away
Rick's on the River
6338 Riverview Dr
Seafood bar that’s a quick drive or kayak away
Best local spot for pizza/ subs
Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria
201 Kings Hwy
Best local spot for pizza/ subs
Great Mexican, lots of selection and fast take-out. We think it’s worth the extra 10 min drive v. El Charro (but El Charro is good too!)
El Patron
316 White Oak Road
Great Mexican, lots of selection and fast take-out. We think it’s worth the extra 10 min drive v. El Charro (but El Charro is good too!)
Wonderful local spot for sweet tooths. You’ll feel like you’re stepping back in time. For kids and adults alike!! Open Thurs-Sat only.
Mary's Cakery & Candy Kitchen
10305 Indiantown Rd
Wonderful local spot for sweet tooths. You’ll feel like you’re stepping back in time. For kids and adults alike!! Open Thurs-Sat only.

Fredericksburg restaurants

Favorite F-burg stop for brunch and breakfast tacos
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Mercantile
900 Princess Anne St
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Favorite F-burg stop for brunch and breakfast tacos
farm to table local cuisine
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Foode
900 Princess Anne St
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farm to table local cuisine
Upscale steakhouse and sports bar with great cocktails
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Fahrenheit 132
318 William St
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Upscale steakhouse and sports bar with great cocktails
well-known small restaurant for homemade italian.
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Orofino
1006 Caroline St
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well-known small restaurant for homemade italian.
Great for breakfast and picnic lunches, especially if you’re on the way to a winery or hike
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Eileen's Bakery & Cafe
1115 Caroline St
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Great for breakfast and picnic lunches, especially if you’re on the way to a winery or hike
We get a pint of soft serve to go more often than we like to admit :)
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Carl's Frozen Custard
2200 Princess Anne St
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We get a pint of soft serve to go more often than we like to admit :)

Colonial Beach restaurants

Tiki-themed bar and restaurant. Fun brunch stop!
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Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar
1787 Castlewood Dr
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Tiki-themed bar and restaurant. Fun brunch stop!
Great for thai and sushi
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The Lighthouse Restaurant and Lounge
11 Monroe Bay Ave
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Great for thai and sushi
Old-school seafood restaurant on the river established in 1946
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Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant
3900 McKinney Blvd
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Old-school seafood restaurant on the river established in 1946

Sip/ drink

Perfect for whiskey and bourbon lovers. Free tours every hour Mon-Sat from 10-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.
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A. Smith Bowman Distillery
1 Bowman Dr
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Perfect for whiskey and bourbon lovers. Free tours every hour Mon-Sat from 10-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.
Great selection of beers with outdoor seating.
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Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg
350 Lansdowne Rd
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Great selection of beers with outdoor seating.
Craft brewery in downtown Fredericksburg. One of our favorites (and they can point you to others!)
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Red Dragon Brewery
1419 Princess Anne St
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Craft brewery in downtown Fredericksburg. One of our favorites (and they can point you to others!)
Nearby winery that bought some it’s grapes from Morland in the 70s and 80s!
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Ingleside Vineyards
5872 Leedstown Rd
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Nearby winery that bought some it’s grapes from Morland in the 70s and 80s!