Situated between the Poquoson River and the Back River along the Chesapeake Bay, Poquoson is a tranquil suburb home to a prominent boating community. Steeped in lush natural surroundings, Poquoson offers residents a small-town environment with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation as well as convenience to big-city amenities in nearby Newport News.

The close-knit Poquoson community comes together for the city’s largest event every year—the annual Poquoson Seafood Festival—to celebrate the area’s rich heritage. Families flock to Poquoson for its excellent school district and quick commute times to Langley Air Force Base and the NASA Research Center. Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk are all within an hour’s drive of Poquoson while Washington, DC is about three hours away.