Tour Occoquan
Historic Occoquan has a charming, riverfront downtown with 80+ locally owned shops, restaurants, and galleries. Located just 1 mile from I-95, Occoquan is a convenient place to stretch your legs, shop the stores, and grab a great meal.
Shopping & Dining
Browse our Business Directory for in-town shopping and dining. Several restaurants take reservations and can accommodate larger groups:
Madigan's Waterfront (201 Mill Street): Waterfront dining for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Seafood and American cuisine. Larger group reservations can be accommodated and the main floor of the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Private rentals available. Learn more at madiganswaterfront.com or call 703-494-6373.
D'rocco's Restaurant (301 Mill Street): Waterfront dining for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Modern Italian cuisine. Group reservations can be accommodated. Steps are required to enter. Private rentals available. Learn more at droccositalian.com or call 571-572-3087.
Bottle Stop Wine Bar (311 Mill Street): Neighborhood wine bar in the heart of Occoquan. American cuisine and extensive wine, craft beer, and cocktail menu. Group reservations can be accommodated. Private rentals available. Learn more at bottlestopva.com or call 703-494-1622.
History
The Mill House Museum (413 Mill Street) is a small, yet impactful array of local history. Operated by the Occoquan historical Society, the museum is open daily (closed Wednesdays) from 11am-4pm.
River Mill Park
River Mill Park (458 Mill Street) is the largest of our town parks and can accommodate several hundred people. Picnicking is permitted (alcohol, open flames, and glass bottles are not). This park has accessible public restrooms and views of the river. Park rentals are available.
Restrooms
Public restrooms are located at River Mill Park (458 Mill Street) and at Mill Street Draft Garden (200 Mill Street).
Buses & Parking
All public parking in Occoquan is FREE. Learn more about our timed parking program.
Occoquan is a small, historic town with several one-way streets and narrow turns. Larger coaches are recommended to enter town from Route 123 via Riverview Lane and Poplar Lane. Dropping off under the Rt. 123 bridge, in Parking Lot A, is recommended, as easy turn around space is available.
All buses and coaches should check in with Occoquan Police upon arrival, to confirm parking availabiliy for the day. Call 571-492-7274. During peak times (weekends, holidays, and events), bus parking in town may not be able to be accommodated. 0.5 miles from town is a large commuter lot where buses can generally be staged while tours are in Occoquan, should parking in town not be available.
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For general press inquires or questions related to marketing and tourism in Occoquan, please contact Sarah Hitchcock Burzio, Visit Occoquan at sarah@visitoccoquanva.com.
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