Gwynn is located in northeastern Virginia in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk metro area near where the Piankatank River meets the Chesapeake Bay. This city is located on an island and is surrounded by Hills Bay, Milford Haven and Chesapeake Bay. Gwynn is mostly residential with a few businesses. One of the best places to visit in Gwynn is the Gwynn’s Island Museum to learn more about the Civil War and marine history of the area. Fishing and boating are popular activities for residents and visitors. Local businesses include Gwynns Island RV Resort and Edward’s Marine Railway.