Placid Lake

Westmoreland County, Virginia

Placid Lake is a beautiful lake in Colonial Beach, Virginia, not far from the Virginia-Maryland border. For a big-city trip, Richmond and Washington, D.C. are under 90 miles away.

The Richmond International Airport is under 80 miles away, and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is under 85 miles away.

There are several hospitals under 50 miles away, including Mary Washington Hospital, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, and VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital.

On and Around the Water

Placid Lake is part of the Placid Bay Estates neighborhood which offers plenty of lake fun to residents.

This lake and nearby Chrystal Lake are private to residents and perfect for swimming and fishing. Mattox Creek, a tributary of the tidal Potomac River, is close by and accessible for boating and other recreation.

The community center sits on the Mattox Creek shore and features plenty of amenities for events. It has a meeting hall, a full-size kitchen, a pavilion with six picnic tables, two lighted horseshoe pits, an outside lighted waterfront deck, a firepit, a video projector, and seating and tables for 93.

Explore Richmond

The nearby city of Richmond is teeming with historical sites. Monument Avenue and the White House of the Confederacy provide historical information concerning the early days of the United States.

The top Richmond attraction is Maymont, a 100-acre estate featuring a Japanese garden, petting zoo, carriages, and the Dooley Mansion is available for tour.

Carytown, a popular city district, is home to unique shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The historic Byrd Theater, which was built in 1928, is celebrating over 90 years of service.

The Virginia Museum of Art has free admission and features pieces whose creation dates back to 5,000 years.

Explore Washington, D.C.

Placid Lake residents can take the short drive for a day trip to Washington, D.C.

Start your tour with the well-known Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. This prestigious museum holds the world's most extensive collection of natural history specimens and artifacts, including the remains of dinosaurs.

Next, check out the National Gallery of Art. This sprawling, two-building complex houses the nation’s treasure-trove of art, spanning all major periods and many famous paintings.

Most notably, be sure to tour the U.S. Capitol building, a must-see! The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Today, it stands not only as a monument to its builders but to the American people and their government.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Placid Lake is an excellent choice.