Parks, Beaches & Trails
Fishing
Swimming
Jamestown Beach Event Park offers a summer of fun for you and your family! You can play in the sun, tan on the sand and...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
After you've explored Williamsburg's history attractions, check out its scenic beauty on hiking trails, in parks and along the Yorktown waterfront.
Scenic rides. Historic paths. Family fun.
With trails and parks in the Williamsburg area taking you along the James and York rivers, or through the woods, you won’t want to miss out on amazing hiking and biking experiences. New Quarter Park offers mountain biking and hiking along the York River, while the Greensprings Greenway Interpretive Trail takes you back into the woods of Williamsburg.
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Canoeing & Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Biking
Take a leisurely drive or bike ride along the scenic 23-mile Colonial Parkway that provides a physical and metaphorical link between Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown. Scenic driving, interpretive...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Specialty Shops
Restaurants
Nestled beside the York River sits one of Virginia's best kept secrets. Yorktown is known for its history--but you'll also find amazing food, specialty shops,...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Hiking
Link history and nature by hiking (with interpretive signage) a threemile soft surface trail that retraces the footsteps of Virginia Indians and early colonists. Near Jamestown Island...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Tennis
Canoeing & Kayaking
Sports Venues & Complexes
Back Creek Park is York County's hub for tennis activities, including tournaments. You'll find six illuminated courts for those long three setters, a practice wall to...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Fishing
Parks, Trails & Waterways
Yorktown's fishing pier is open year-round, is free to the public, and is wheelchair accessible. Whether you're a local or visiting from out of state-you...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Canoeing & Kayaking
Boating
Biking
James City County Marina is your destination for bike, kayak, canoe and standup paddleboard rentals. Bike or paddle areas where America's founders once traveled; from...
Historic Attractions
Museums
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Don't miss Historic Jamestowne's two new exhibits, "Holy Ground" and "Influence and Industry: The Tobacco Pipes of Robert Cotton". On display now in our archaeological museum.
Walk...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Canoeing & Kayaking
Hiking
Boating
Powhatan Creek Park is part of the Chesapeake Gateways Network and provides access to the James River at Jamestown Island, including scenic views of Historic...
