Westmoreland County (Virginia)

For the county in the state of Pennsylvania, see Laurel Highlands.

Westmoreland County is a county in the state of Virginia that is best known as the birthplace of America's first president, George Washington.

Cities

• 1 Colonial Beach
• 2 Montross

See

• 1 George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Rd, ☏ +18042241732. The birthplace of America's first president, George Washington. 

• 2 Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Rd, Stratford, ☏ +18044938038. Sprawling estate of the Lee dynasty. Offers guided tours and river views. (updated Feb 2024)

Do

• 3 Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Rd, Montross, ☏ +1 804-493-8821. A park with camping and swimming with fossils and cliffs over the Potomac. (updated Feb 2024)

Drink

The entire county is included int the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace American Viticultural Area, and produces some excellent wines.

• 1 Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Rd, Oak Grove, ☏ +1 804-224-8687. (updated Feb 2024)

• 2 The Hague Winery, 8268 Cople Hwy., Hague, ☏ +1 804-472-5283. (updated Feb 2024)

• 3 General’s Ridge Vineyard, 1618 Weldons Dr, Hague, ☏ +1 804-472-3172. (updated Feb 2024)

• 4 Monroe Bay Winery, 4786 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, ☏ +1 804-410-5628. (updated Feb 2024)