A special note on directions: Bowlers Wharf, VA and Tappahannock, VA share the same zip code (22560). This causes problems when you are trying to use internet mapping services or GPS navigation mapping. If you want door-to-door directions, set your destination to Center Cross, VA 22437. This should place you at the intersection of US 17 and Virginia State Highway 684, from there head east on Bowlers Road (Virginia State Highway 684) 1.5 miles, turn right on Southland Farm Road and proceed 1 mile, bear right onto Catchpenny Lane and go straight ahead. Please call if you have any questions! 804-443-2573.
From Richmond, Virginia: Follow Route 360 East towards Tappahannock. After 37 miles, at Millers Tavern, take a right on State Route 684 to Center Cross. Cross Route 17, go a mile and a half further, turn right on Southland Farm Road and follow the blue and white signs to Garrett's Marina.
From Fredericksburg, Virginia: Take Route 17 South through Tappahannock and continue 10 miles to Center Cross. Turn left on State Route 684, go a mile and a half further, turn right on Southland Farm Road and follow the blue and white signs to Garrett's Marina.
From Virginia Beach or Hampton, Virginia area: Take I-64 West to Route 17 North exit. Follow Route 17 North for 60 miles to Center Cross. Turn right on Route 684, go a mile and a half further, turn right on Southland Farm Road and follow the blue and white signs to Garrett's Marina.
From Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia: Take I-95 South to the Massoponax (Rt17 South/Rt1) exit #126. At the exit ramp make a right following Route 1 South for approximately one mile. Take a left turn onto Route 17 South. Follow Route 17 South through Tappahannock and continue 10 miles to Center Cross. Turn left on Route 684, go a mile and a half further, turn right on Southland Farm Road and follow the blue and white signs to Garrett's Marina.
From Baltimore, Maryland: Take route 3/301 South, cross the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, to Port Royal, VA. Turn left at intersection of Route 17 South and 301. Follow Route 17 South to Tappahannock (27 miles) and continue through town on Route 17 for 10 miles to Center Cross. Turn left on Route 684, go a mile and a half further, turn right on Southland Farm Road and follow the blue and white signs to Garrett's Marina.