DCR offers restricted access to the beach, interpretive displays and educational field trips at Bethel Beach. Three rivers, the Pamunkey, the Piankatank and the Mattaponi, on the Middle Peninsula have been identified as Virginia Scenic Rivers. Zoar State Forest in King William County offers passive recreation. Beaverdam Reservoir in Gloucester County offers fishing, boating, and trails. Both schools provide seminars, classes, and public information relating to the natural resources in the Middle Peninsula.
Many historic sites are open to the public and are scattered throughout the area.
Middlesex County offers a self guided tour of historic and scenic sites called Rivers and Roads of Middlesex County, Virginia . The Mattaponi and the Pamunkey Indian Reservations in King William County host museums. Community activities include art shows, community concerts, and theater productions. Contact individual localities to discover more about the many recreational and cultural opportunities throughout the Middle Peninsula.