Places to stay in Tappahannock, Virginia
Tappahannock is the oldest town in Essex County, Virginia. Located on the Rappahannock River, Tappahannock is the county seat of Essex County. Its name comes from the Algonquian language word lappihanne, meaning "Town on the rise and fall of water" or "where the tide ebbs and flows. " In 1608 John Smith landed in Tapphannock but was driven back by the local Native American tribe. The town is older than Richmond, Fredricksburg, and Williamsburg and was established as a port for the surrounding counties. Places to eat in the region include Lowery's Seafood Restaurant, China King Buffet, Roma Restorrante Italiano, and Roma Ristorante Italiano.
If you are travelling in the area, Tappahannock is located close to Piney Grove School (historical), New Liberty Church, First Union Church, Chesapeake Bay Governors School and Beverly Marsh.
The center of Tappahannock ( which is at is longitude -76°51'45.72 and latitude 37°55'44.4 ) is located 7 miles away from Warsaw and 7 miles away from Caret.
Available Tappahannock lodging
We currently have 7 accommodations in and around Tappahannock.
Tappahannock Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Days Inn
Super 8
Hampton Inn
Essex Inn Bed And Breakfast
Tappahannock Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
Naylor's Beach Campground
Approx 4 miles away in Warsaw:
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Renamed properties
- Essex Inn Bed And Breakfast at 203 Duke Street may have been previously known as The Essex Inn or The Essex Inn