Top Ten Reasons why you should move/visit Mathews County, VA
1. Very little traffic. The only traffic light Mathews has is the one on the Gwynn’s Island Bridge. Enjoy stress free driving and no traffic jams. Spend your time living, not sitting in your car.
2. Historic attractions: Mathews, established in the late 1700’s, is home to such ric
h history as the Battle of Cricket Hill and is home to Capt. Sally Tompkins, the first female officer in the Confederate army.
3. Fishing: Mathews sits ride on the Chesapeake Bay. Within minutes you could be casting your line for Bluefish, Flounder, Croaker, or Rockfish. Soak up the sun out on the Bay or on one of our peaceful rivers. If you enjoy blue crabs, then drop a pot off the end of your dock! You’ll have a crab feast in no time.
4. Safety: Enjoy the safety and peace of mind only a small town can bring. Take comfort in knowing that your children or grandchildren can walk to school safely as this family like community watches after its own.
5. Unique attractions: Visit New Point Lighthouse, the 3rd oldest lighthouse on the Bay, stroll through the Gwynn’s Island museum, or take in a show at Donk’s Theater where such performers as Dolly Parton played in their early careers.
6. Fantastic Lodging: Mathews provides a number of country style Bed and Breakfasts to stay at in addition to a number of estates which you can rent for the week.
7. Good schools: Mathews’ elementary, intermediate and High School have all been fully accredited. Mathews High Schools’ 700 seat auditorium regularly hosts shows and events such as the Virginia Symphony orchestra.
8. Outdoor activities: Host wonderful cookouts, draw vegetables from your bountiful ga
rden, or kayak around the lighthouse. You’ll always find something interesting to do on warm summer days.
9. Beautiful Property: Mathews boasts a number of great waterfront homes and lots. Can’t afford to live on the water? Mathews naturally has a host of new and richly historic homes off the water.
10. Dining: From seafood, to sandwiches, to pizza, there is a little something for everyone both young and old.
1. Very little traffic. The only traffic light Mathews has is the one on the Gwynn’s Island Bridge. Enjoy stress free driving and no traffic jams. Spend your time living, not sitting in your car.
2. Historic attractions: Mathews, established in the late 1700’s, is home to such ric
h history as the Battle of Cricket Hill and is home to Capt. Sally Tompkins, the first female officer in the Confederate army.3. Fishing: Mathews sits ride on the Chesapeake Bay. Within minutes you could be casting your line for Bluefish, Flounder, Croaker, or Rockfish. Soak up the sun out on the Bay or on one of our peaceful rivers. If you enjoy blue crabs, then drop a pot off the end of your dock! You’ll have a crab feast in no time.
4. Safety: Enjoy the safety and peace of mind only a small town can bring. Take comfort in knowing that your children or grandchildren can walk to school safely as this family like community watches after its own.
5. Unique attractions: Visit New Point Lighthouse, the 3rd oldest lighthouse on the Bay, stroll through the Gwynn’s Island museum, or take in a show at Donk’s Theater where such performers as Dolly Parton played in their early careers.
6. Fantastic Lodging: Mathews provides a number of country style Bed and Breakfasts to stay at in addition to a number of estates which you can rent for the week.
7. Good schools: Mathews’ elementary, intermediate and High School have all been fully accredited. Mathews High Schools’ 700 seat auditorium regularly hosts shows and events such as the Virginia Symphony orchestra.
8. Outdoor activities: Host wonderful cookouts, draw vegetables from your bountiful ga
rden, or kayak around the lighthouse. You’ll always find something interesting to do on warm summer days.9. Beautiful Property: Mathews boasts a number of great waterfront homes and lots. Can’t afford to live on the water? Mathews naturally has a host of new and richly historic homes off the water.
10. Dining: From seafood, to sandwiches, to pizza, there is a little something for everyone both young and old.
Nice blog! My husband and I moved to Mathews 4 years ago and love it! Hope to see more updates...
ReplyDeleteI have a blog as well-
http://snowtography.blogspot.com