While vacationing in
Williamsburg, VA, don't forget to visit
Colonial Parkway! Journey through colonial America on this
23-mile triangular road that connects historic towns Jamestown,
Williamsburg and Yorktown.
The parkway was completed in 1957 and was created to allow
drivers to appreciate the surrounding landscape and beauty with
little disturbance to natural resources. According to the
National Park Service, this road was one of the first of its
kind to connect different sites as one unified national park.
Millions of visitors each year travel to this historic spot to
enjoy the beautiful nature and rich culture that is has to
offer. The James and York River line the roadway which allows
for great sightseeing and a variety of fun outdoor activities.
On the western end of the triangle lies historic Colonial
Jamestown. This area is known for the first successful English
settlement in the New World. Here visitors can tour the remains
of the original settlements with a National Park Service Ranger.
One can even talk with a 17th century personality and get a true
feel for what colonial history was like in America.
If you're not in the mood to do a whole lot of walking, don't
worry. There are driving tours available that will help you
discover the area. Don't forget to visit historical Jamestown
Settlement - a living history museum showcasing 17th-century
Virginia through film, gallery exhibits and outdoor activities.
Learn how settlers managed their wilderness needs over 400 years
ago.
If you travel east on the Colonial Parkway along the James
River, you will run into Colonial Williamsburg. Here you will
find an abundance of history, entertainment and culture from
around the world. Take a guided tour or a relaxing stroll
through town and experience moments in history. Visit Merchants
Square for an old-fashioned retail center featuring artisan
crafts, galleries and gourmet foods. You can also explore homes
that Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Patrick Henry lived
and worked in to fight for our nations independence.
The last leg of Virginia's Historic Triangle is Historic
Yorktown. Yorktown symbolizes the end of the English Colonial
period in North America . Experience 18th century homes and
revolutionary battlefields. Walk down picturesque streets that
are lined with art galleries, antique and specialty shops. If
you see the trolley, hop on! It's free. Work up an appetite and
dine at one of the many charming restaurants Yorktown has to
offer.
Why not immerse yourself in 300+ years of history and enjoy
lodging in a bed and breakfast while you're in town?
Williamsburg offers a variety of great B&Bs with elegant
bedrooms and unique amenities. To find the perfect one
for your vacation, you can find more information here.
Take a trip back in history and visit Colonial Parkway during
your next Virginia vacation!
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