Every year the staff comes up with our LKA Must-Dos. These are events, places, accomplishments and more we recommend you put on your own list for 2026-27. Some are challenging others are easily accomplished but no less satisfying. Some require a bit of luck and time. Each features a different way to enjoy the lake and the surrounding area. We want you to be amazed at what you can do when you visit and inspired if you live here.
We encourage you to email us your suggestions for next year’s edition. Enjoy!
1 – Get up early to watch the sunrise from the dock or in the boat.
2- Watch the Independence Day fireworks being set off from Dike 2 from your own boat or a rental.
3- Build a nighttime bonfire near the shore, roast marshmallows and relive the day’s adventures on the lake.
4- Visit the Lake Anna State Park for a day of sun, swimming, hiking and be sure to bring along a picnic lunch.
5- Go wakeboarding or wakesurfing behind a Village Power Sports wake boat.
6- Coffee and yoga on the dock.
7- Attempt to visit all stops on the Lake Anna Beverage Trail.
8- Rent a pontoon boat from Anna Point Marina, Duke’s Creek Marina, Shipwreck Boat Rentals, LKA Watersports, Pleasants Landing or Sturgeon Creek Marina and explore the lake with friends and family or Capt. Gina!
9- Anchor your boat near one of Lake Anna’s islands and spend the afternoon floating and people watching.
10- Find the Speakeasy at The Lion’s Den 1837.
11- Enjoy a live music performance and drinks at The Cove restaurant/bar.
12- Catch the Lake Anna Grand Slam with McCotter’s Lake Anna Guide Service.
15 – Fish a tournament out of Sturgeon Creek Marina.
16 – Enjoy Dock Time.
17 – Visit the Mineral Farmers Market.
18 – Vist all three farm stores around the lake – The Farmer’s Family, Century Farm Market and The Market at
Meredith Farm.
19 – Enjoy an ice cream cone or shake from Moo Thru.
20 – Play mini golf at Christopher Run.
21 – Rent kayaks or a paddleboard from LKA Outfitters and explore the lake.
22 – Do a Lake Anna Leap!
23 – Spend Thanksgiving at the lake.
24 – Enjoy brunch at Coyote Hole.
25 – Order and eat the entire Sushi Boat from Asian Café.
26 – Attend the annual Lighted Boat Parade.
27 – Ride the Party Buzzed Bus along the Lake Anna Beverage Trail.
28 – Watch the sunset over Dike 2.
29 – Complete the Sandbar to Dam Run.
30 – Listen to the katydids sing in August.
31 – Do a polar bear plunge January 1.
32 – Rent a personal watercraft.
34 – Try the pork roll sandwich at Elk Creek Country Store.
35 – Enjoy a flight and a giant pretzel at Prospect Drafthouse.
36 – Visit Lake Anna Taphouse during Octoberfest.
37 – Order the El Gran Patron margerita!
38 – Enjoy dinner at Callie Opie’s.
39 – Go skinny dipping!.
40 – Visit the Tobacco Hut humidor.
41 – Wine tasting at area wineries.
42 – Find Cocktail Cove.
43 – Mountain bike Lake Anna State Park.
44 – Coffee at Cream & Caffiene.
45 – Try to eat Blackbeard’s Platter at The Cove.
46 – Feed the hungry carp and ducks at Anna Point Marina.
47 – Carry out steamer pot from Tasty Crab.
48 – Collect the LKA Christmas ornaments.
49 – Fly the flag on the boat.
50 – Paddle the Lake Anna Water Trail.
