No matter what your interest is, you can enjoy a multitude of active and passive activities in and near New Kent County.
HORSE RACING & BETTING
At Colonial Downs, horse racing returns to New Kent County. Wagering on historic horse racing machines and pari-mutuel betting are featured prominently at the state-of-the-art racetrack. Virginia’s only pari-mutuel horse track also offers fine dining, locally made wines and scenic views.
AWARD-WINNING WINERIES
Where can you find four of Virginia’s finest wineries? In New Kent County, of course! Award-winning wineries include: Gauthier Vineyard, Jolene Family Winery, New Kent Winery & Saude Creek Vineyard.
PREMIER GOLF
Located midway between Richmond and Williamsburg, you’ll find a one-of-a-kind golf experience in New Kent County. Premier gold courses include: Brickshire Golf Club, Brookwoods Golf Club, The Club at Viniterra and Royal New Kent.
CAMPING, BOATING & FISHING
Experience the best camping trip at Ed Allen’s Campground or Rockahock Campground. Go canoeing, kayaking, fishing or waterskiing on the surrounding rivers: Chickahominy, Pamunkey or York, three of Virginia’s most pristine waterways.
PARKS & TRAILS
The New Kent County Parks & Recreation Department offers year-round organized recreational opportunities to families and individuals of all ages. Hiking, bird watching and nature trails are available at Cumberland Marsh Natural Area Preserve, New Kent Forestry Center and Wahrani Nature Trails.
HISTORIC LANDMARKS
New Kent is also home to historic St. Peter’s Episcopal Church where Martha Dandridge Curtis and George Washington worshipped. Historic attractions like Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown and Civil War Battlefields are within 30 miles of the county.
A GREAT PLACE TO CYCLE
New Kent is the first county in Virginia to have fully mapped and signed bicycle routes. These bike routes range from 15 to 100 miles in length, starting and ending at the New Kent Visitors & Commerce Center on Vineyards Parkway at Exit 211 off I-64.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Annual events include: festivals at Rockahock Campground, festivals at Ed Allen’s Campground, fly-ins at New Kent Airport, car shows and wine festivals.