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12 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • July 2021 Gloucester Village is steeped in history, with an historic courthouse da ng back to the late 1600s. As you stroll along Gloucester's Main Street, be sure to stop and admire the wall murals throughout the area presented by The Cook Founda on. Mural images run the gamut, depic ng Black History, the life of Pocahontas, and nature, including water- fowl and daff odils. Main Street has more than two dozen retail shops that range from an ques and art to fl owers, jewelry and bou ques. When you need to fuel up, try Lulu Birds Kitchen, a scratch kitchen that serves "eclec c American" dishes including salads, steak, seafood and pasta. The kids and kids-at-heart, of course, will also want to stop at Sweet Tooth Café and Bakery for cupcakes or ice cream (or both!). "We have Northern Neck Popcorn Bag here too, which is always a family favorite," says Jenny Cri enden, execu ve director of Gloucester's Main Street Preserva on Trust. Grownups, meanwhile, might also wish to pop over to Gloucester Brewing Company for happy hour. Day Tripping on a Few of Virginia's Historic Main Streets WRITTEN BY BRANDY CENTOLANZA When it comes to summer fun, consider taking a day trip or two and experience the Main Streets of Virginia's small towns. Quaint shops, unique dining establishments and more await you as you explore and rack up family memories. Here are a few towns with Main Streets worth checking out. VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS GLOUCESTER VILLAGE