The Northern Neck is the northernmost of three peninsulas on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, USA. This peninsula is bounded by the Potomac River on the north and the Rappahannock River on the south. It encompasses the following Virginia counties:

• Lancaster County
• Northumberland County
• Richmond County
• Westmoreland County

Many important historical figures were born on the Northern Neck, including US presidents George Washington and James Monroe, as well as the Civil War general Robert E. Lee. The region is rich in scenic beauty with 1100 miles of shoreline containing beaches, marinas, old steamship wharfs and small towns that date back to colonial times. Farming and a strong seafood industry once ruled the land. Today small farmettes, vineyards and wineries are interspersed with retirement communities and rural businesses that share the land of pleasant living. The Northern Neck Tourism Council maintains helpful information for visitors considering traveling to the area. http://www.northernneck.org

Geography of Virginia | Peninsulas of the United States