Guidebook for Gwynn
Sightseeing
New Point Comfort Lighthouse
Near the site of the original colony, Jamestown Settlement tells the story of 17th-century Virginia; from the arrival of English colonists in Jamestown in 1607 to the cultural encounters and events that planted the seeds of a new nation. The world of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English colony, comes to life through film, gallery exhibits and outdoor living history.
107 locals recommend
Jamestown Settlement
2110 Jamestown RdNear the site of the original colony, Jamestown Settlement tells the story of 17th-century Virginia; from the arrival of English colonists in Jamestown in 1607 to the cultural encounters and events that planted the seeds of a new nation. The world of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English colony, comes to life through film, gallery exhibits and outdoor living history.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful beach and one of our guests' favorites. They have parking and restrooms.
17 locals recommend
Haven Beach
State Route 645Beautiful beach and one of our guests' favorites. They have parking and restrooms.
Sea kayak, fishing kayak, and paddle board rentals available by the hour, half-day, full day, and week. Free delivery is available within Mathews County with minimum full-day rentals. Guided tours and kayak fly-fishing trips also avalaible.
Chesapeake Bay Paddling Company
Sea kayak, fishing kayak, and paddle board rentals available by the hour, half-day, full day, and week. Free delivery is available within Mathews County with minimum full-day rentals. Guided tours and kayak fly-fishing trips also avalaible.
83-acres of sandy beach, low dunes and salt marshes on the Chesapeake Bay, is home to rare plants, nesting birds and the endangered Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle. Visitors are welcome, but please tread lightly and respect the restrictions.
19 locals recommend
Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
State Route 60983-acres of sandy beach, low dunes and salt marshes on the Chesapeake Bay, is home to rare plants, nesting birds and the endangered Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle. Visitors are welcome, but please tread lightly and respect the restrictions.
Wahrani Nature Trail
17485 Eltham RdGreat trail through woods near West Point.
Beaverdam Park
8687 Roaring Springs RdArts & Culture
Mathews County Visitor and Information Center
239 Main StGwynn's Island Museum
1775 Old Ferry RoadBay School Community Arts Center
279 Main StYorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
1000 Colonial PkwyExcellent! Newly renovated.
Mathews Maritime Museum
482 Main StPoddery
177 Poddery LnHand sculpted local pottery.
Fort Nonsense Historical Park is located at the intersection of routes 3 and 14. This Civil war era earthwork was built to prevent Union invasion from the East. The fortification preservation was completed in 2014 through the efforts of the Mathews county Historical society. Trails wind past redans and redoubts and lead to an artillery position. Interpretive signage aids in understanding the significance of the fort.
Fort Nonsense
Windsor RoadFort Nonsense Historical Park is located at the intersection of routes 3 and 14. This Civil war era earthwork was built to prevent Union invasion from the East. The fortification preservation was completed in 2014 through the efforts of the Mathews county Historical society. Trails wind past redans and redoubts and lead to an artillery position. Interpretive signage aids in understanding the significance of the fort.
Mathews Memorial Library
251 Main StHistory museum.
Shopping
Etc.
60 Pine Hall RoadGreat antique/thrift store. Always good bargains. Very clean and well organized shop.
Roane's Antiques
291 Main StNice consignment store with large selection. Clean and organized.
9 locals recommend
Doodlebugs Consignments Shop
240 Main StNice consignment store with large selection. Clean and organized.
Kilmarnock Antique Gallery
144 School StLarge antique store. Something for everyone!
Large antique mall. Huge selection of vendors and items-a must see!
7 locals recommend
Williamsburg Antique Mall
500 Lightfoot RdLarge antique mall. Huge selection of vendors and items-a must see!
Elegant Gifts and Unique Find for yourself, your home, or for that special person.
7 locals recommend
Cattails Gifts
Elegant Gifts and Unique Find for yourself, your home, or for that special person.
Lily Valentine Antiques
252 Main StQuaint little shop full of antiques and interesting finds.
Great hardware store but they also have Mathews gifts and souvenirs. They have some fishing gear.
7 locals recommend
Moughon's Inc
40 Main StGreat hardware store but they also have Mathews gifts and souvenirs. They have some fishing gear.
All around store: garden center, outdoor furniture/kayaks, cleaning supplies, hardware/plumbing, flags/gift items.
8 locals recommend
M & M Building Supply, Inc.
3625 New Point Comfort HwyAll around store: garden center, outdoor furniture/kayaks, cleaning supplies, hardware/plumbing, flags/gift items.
Mathews High School Thrift
8303 Buckley Hall RoadThrift store - always something for everyone.
The vintage Pearl
256 Main StHome decor and repurposed goods.
CA & J Farm
5620 E River RdShop Eggs, Herbs & Teas in the Yellow Barn Healthy Life Store
Essentials
Food Lion
183 Main StWalmart Supercenter
6819 Waltons LnDollar General
8143 Buckley Hall RdFood Scene
The White Dog Bistro
68 Church StEnjoy outstanding food with the freshest ingredients whether relaxing in the dining room, making friends at the bar, or on the front porch overlooking the Historic Mathews Court Green. They have live music by the best of Virginia's regional musicians on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month.
40 locals recommend
Southwind Pizza
44 Church St Enjoy outstanding food with the freshest ingredients whether relaxing in the dining room, making friends at the bar, or on the front porch overlooking the Historic Mathews Court Green. They have live music by the best of Virginia's regional musicians on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month.
Merroir Tasting Room
784 Locklies Creek RdFresh oysters
Good Mexican food and friendly staff. Great Margaritas. Good beers on draft including Virginia's own Devil's Backbone.
11 locals recommend
Mi Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
286 Main StGood Mexican food and friendly staff. Great Margaritas. Good beers on draft including Virginia's own Devil's Backbone.
Shun Xing Restaurant
183 Main StChinese Take Out. Good food.
Our favorite restaurant! Great bar, food and staff! Live music on Friday nights in the winter.
37 locals recommend
Hole in the Wall
384 Old Ferry RdOur favorite restaurant! Great bar, food and staff! Live music on Friday nights in the winter.
Great lunch and dinner. Seafood, sandwiches, ice cream and great desserts. Great decor.
40 locals recommend
Richardson’s Cafe
12 Church StGreat lunch and dinner. Seafood, sandwiches, ice cream and great desserts. Great decor.
Great pizza! Take out. Salads and subs also. Very good gluten free crust available.
10 locals recommend
Salty Dog Pizzeria
10532 Buckley Hall RdGreat pizza! Take out. Salads and subs also. Very good gluten free crust available.
Mathews Grill and Deli
296 Main StGood pizza!
This is Howard-Dooley Cafe. Good home cooked meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
14 locals recommend
Beach bum bbq
9303 Buckley Hall RdThis is Howard-Dooley Cafe. Good home cooked meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Seafood Shack
10744 Buckley Hall RoadFresh market and restaurant
The Hatchery Oyster Eatery
Great fresh oysters, hatchery tours, and wonderful waterfront view.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great tasting room. Live music and food trucks on Fridays and Saturdays.
30 locals recommend
Saudé Creek Vineyards
16230 Cooks Mill RdGreat tasting room. Live music and food trucks on Fridays and Saturdays.
Great vineyard with very good wines. Quiet and peaceful area with deck.
51 locals recommend
Good Luck Cellars
1025 Goodluck RdGreat vineyard with very good wines. Quiet and peaceful area with deck.
Williamsburg Winery
5800 Wessex HundredNice, busy winery. Restaurant on site.
Alewerks Brewing Company
189B Ewell RdGloucester Brewing Company
6778 Main StGreat beer!
Callao Brewing Company
129 Northumberland HwyAwesome craft beer! Worth the drive.
Zoll Vineyards
10309 Vineyard RdLocal winery.