What's there to do in Tappahannock?
"Nothing! - Mary"
But seriously, Essex is a small yet beautiful area. Whilst there, please enjoy the peace, quiet, and and rural Virginia scenery.
There's a lot of history in the area, including a historic Bed and Breakfast and a local free museum.
Here's the link for "what to do" per the official Essex county website.
http://www.essex-virginia.org/visiting_essex