Beach area near Jamestown
Peaceful Virginia Vacation Beaches - Next to Colonial National Historical Parkway scenic drive

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Southeast Virginia Vacation Beaches
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- Includes SE Virginia beaches and Parks in areas of:
Chesapeake Bay, Newport News, Hampton,
Cape Charles, Yorktown, Smithfield, and Jamestown

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Jamestown, Yorktown, & Smithfield areas:




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Beach areas along the Colonial National Historical Parkway Scenic Road between Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Jamestown.



Many scenic pulloffs with river beach areas along 23 mile scenic drive from Yorktown down to Williamsburg and Jamestown. Most pulloffs are unimproved, some have a few picnic tables, all have great views! Some very peaceful Virginia vacation beaches.


(Scenic pulloff with beach area near Jamestown) 


Section from Yorktown to Williamsburg has pulloffs and river beach areas that front on the York River. Section from Williamsburg down to Jamestown has scenic overlooks and beach areas fronting on James River.

Tip:  Pack a picnic lunch, sit under a shade tree and enjoy the peaceful view!


To Colonial National Historical Parkway Web site - Interesting information and history of the Parkway, along with pictures of the construction which began in 1931.

Chippokes Plantation State Park - One of the oldest working farms in the United States - on south bank of James River. About 15 miles west of Smithfield. Take 460 West exit off I-64 to Route 10 West through Smithfield - approximately 15 miles west of Smithfield, watch for brown signs. Right on Route 634 - Park is four miles on left. Approx 90 minutes from Virginia Beach.

Tip: Can also take a scenic free ferry ride across from Williamsburg: Take Jamestown Road to Jamestown - follow signs to ferry. Peaceful scenic ride across James river. Ferry lands across the river at Scotland - follow the road to Route 10 and turn left. Left again at Route 634 to park entrance.

Sand river beach with adjacent picnic area. No swimming allowed in river, but Olympic size swimming pool and separate kids pool open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Park has 3.5 miles of hiking and bicycling trails which go through the historic area, as well as an auto farm tour road

Visitors Center + Chippokes Mansion on site with beautiful formal gardens. The Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum is located on the plantation grounds. Museum seven building complex is open for self-guided tours and has 600+ antiques to interpret rural early American farm life.

Mansion tours, Farm and Forestry Museum tours, plantation and crop field tours, + beach walks & some seasonal programs available. Much to do here for everyone!

Several wooded camper sites with electric and water, 3 cabins + a few tent campsites - tent sites use the main campground bathhouse. Reserve early.

To Chippokes Plantation State Park web pages with comprehensive park amenities info and interesting history of park & area, downloadable park map + Info on many tours and activities available and a few pictures. For Info on availability, current park activities, or to make a reservation, you can reserve online or call 1-800-933-7275.

 Tip: Click here to request a Virginia State Parks Brochure with descriptions and facility list for all Virginia State Parks. Click here to download this 16 page color brochure as a .pdf file. (2.4 MB file)

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