York County brought in top awards—including several two Overall Gold recognitions.
Both Yorktown Beach and Yorktown Market Days were recognized as top choices in all of Hampton Roads., according to Coastal Virginia Magazine’s just-released 2020 Readers’ Choice “Best of Coastal Virginia Contest.”
Nearly 300,000 votes were cast in categories including restaurants, local attractions, travel & leisure, and shopping.
Here are the results:
Overall Gold
- Yorktown Beach: Best Place to Picnic
- Yorktown Market Days: Best Farmers Market
Peninsula Gold
- The Gallery at York Hall: Best Art Gallery
- Yorktown Freight Shed: Best Banquet/Event Hall
- Marl Inn Bed & Breakfast: Best Bed & Breakfast
- Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters: Best Coffee Shop
- Patriot Tours & Provisions: Best Outdoor Recreation
- Viccellio Goldsmith: Best Local Jewelry Store
- Watermen’s Museum: Best Local Attraction
- Yorktown Pub: Best Sports Bar
Yorktown Pub: Best Nightlife
Peninsula Silver
- Ben & Jerry’s: Best Ice Cream
- Riverwalk Landing: Best Place to Hear Local Bands
- Watermen’s Museum: Best Summer Camp
- Watermen’s Museum: Best Place to Take Out of Towners
- Yorktown Pub: Best Lunch
Peninsula Bronze
- Colonial National Historical Park – Yorktown Battlefield: Best Place to Hike/Walk
- Riverwalk Landing: Best Music Venue
- Water Street Grille: Best Craft Cocktails
Water Street Grille: Best Outdoor Patio/Dining
Water Street Grille: Best Tapas Style Restaurant
