Callao, Virginia is beautifully located near Chesapeake Bay and its natural inlets and creeks. A small town with a popular real estate market, its location along the Northumberland highway makes it a stopping-off point for people traveling down to Kilmarnock and the southern part of the peninsula. It also sits within the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA wine making area.
The town itself, while small, boasts one motel called the Northumberland Motel, located on the Northumberland Highway. A low-rise building, containing several single and double rooms, the motel is perfectly situated for those looking to get away to the countryside for a few days. The motel also provides facilities for weddings, family reunions and other functions.
A 20-minute drive west of Callao, the traveler will find the town of Warsaw, Virginia. The Best Western Warsaw contains all of the expected amenities plus offers easy access to local tourist sites such as George Washington's birthplace. There is an abundance of eating and drinking possibilities near the hotel and there is also the option of using the outdoor swimming pool and gym facilities.
Montross is around 20 miles from Callao and the Washington and Lee Motel is one option for visitors to the area. Built in large gardens and looking out onto a duckpond, the Washington and Lee offers reasonably-priced double and single rooms with modern amenities in a pretty location. The motel claims to offer a unique and personal service and there is a choice of four or five restaurants nearby, including Subway, a pizza parlor and a Chinese restaurant.
Tappahanock is the oldest town in Essex County, Virginia and features several chain hotels and three independent hotels -- The Essex Inn, The Dollar Inn and The Southside Motel. The Essex Inn is the most striking of the three, dating back to 1705, and it is located in the historic heart of Tappahanock. In the south of the town, there are three chain hotels, The Holiday Inn, Super-8 and Days Inn, all offering the expected level of comfort and amenities.