Boats, Bottles and Bites
If you love trying delicious food, craft beers and wines, Occoquan is a great choice for a day trip based around culinary creations. Tour the town and uncover its unique history, taste a variety of foods and libations, and cruise down the town’s namesake river.
Receive a warm welcome to Occoquan by the mayor, Earnie Porta. Enjoy a guided tour of the quaint riverside town as he highlights the history and unique details of Occoquan. Discover stories of the historic buildings and how the town got its name. After, get a taste of Occoquan’s best culinary creations and libations during an Occoquan Progressive Meal. Start off at Bottle Stop with a delicious appetizer and glass of wine. Choose from starters like their Parmesan-Asiago Dip or the seared buffalo & smoked chipotle sausage bathed in cheddar-beer sauce. Before you leave, browse their collection of small-production wines and craft beer from around the world to take home.
Take a scenic stroll along the water down to Madigan’s Waterfront for your main course. Enjoy a platter featuring a mini crab cake, chicken salad-filled pastry cup & filet of tilapia topped with chopped tomatoes & basil with a balsamic glaze served on seasoned flatbread.
Before or after your entree course, So Olive can provide a tasting of and education about their unique olive oils, such as the blood orange fused olive oil. As you spend some time exploring the unique shops around town, peruse their selection of over 20 different flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for use at home.
After your entree course, explore the independently owned shops in Occoquan to experience the town’s charm! From antiques and home décor stores to art galleries and unique craft shops, you will discover something truly memorable in Occoquan.
For dessert, choose a tasty treat from The Golden Plum, NazBro Chocolates, or Potomac Chocolates to enjoy while touring Rippon Lodge, one of the oldest known homes in Prince William County, built around 1747. Your group could play period-appropriate games just as visitors would have in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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