It's difficult to hide my excitement of a road. But no ordinary road mind you. A historic trail…read moreturned present day park most likely used by the Indians to travel by horse. It stretches 23 beautiful scenic miles and cuts through gorgeous wooded terrain. The Parkway runs along the James River in sections and is an absolute must if time permits to avoid the highway and travel at slower speeds to enjoy the scenery. The project to build the Parkway began in the 1930's and coincides closely with the construction and rehabilitation of Colonial Williamsburg. The project concluded in 1957. The road connects the Historic Triangle of Yorktown, Williamsburg and Jamestown Virginia all on one incredible tour. The Parkway is considered a park and is ran by the National Park Service. It also has the unique designation of being just 1 of 31 of its kind considered a "National Scenic Byway". Speed limits range from 35-45 mph and are patrolled by the NPS. Semi trucks are not permitted. The surface is concrete in excellent condition and well maintained. You can jump off and on at the tree cities. I can't help but be giddy about such a cool road with neat history connecting such historic communities. Best times of the year are Fall and Summer. Whether a tourist, or local it's a fun road to travel.

Colonial Parkway is a 23 mile scenic parkway linking the three points of Virginia's Historic…read moretriangle, Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.

This place is off the beaten path of the outlet crowd. It's a fairly new development (in real…read moreestate terms) with so much more condos and business being built around it. It has so much to offer such as the movie theater, Fabric stores, shops for teens to adults, and of course plenty of eatery. The New Town area is a sought out location for potential home buyers in the area, per a realtor when I was at a open house and the name itself brings people in. So when strolling through the area, you can find shops a foot away from businesses. The area gives you that urban living vibe. It actually reminds me a lot like DC.

This is a great historical attraction, but you have to know how to navigate it. The signs around…read morethe historical section are not great at all. We stayed a few miles away, so we drove in and parked at the visitors center (paid parking). Go inside the visitors center to get your passes & maps (make sure you get the clip passes as every person manning the doors at the different houses will ask). Go down to the bottom of the visitors center and catch the WATA bus to go into the historical section. We started at the governor's mansion and walked from there. You'll easily get 10,000 steps if you see the whole property, if you have mobility issues you definitely should rent a scooter (there are quite a few rental spots around the visitors center). You can take the WATA bus to most of the big attractions, but walking through really gives you the whole experience. We made the mistake of going on a 95° day in August and quickly realized there is little shade on property. Be prepared to be in direct sun most of the day. We had someone in our group who was hard of hearing using hearing aids, and it was quite hard to hear a lot of the tour guides in the buildings with the echoes. Emily in the governors mansion was the best tour guide by far. A must see attraction, but do your research and plan your trip before coming

Colonial Williamsburg should be so much easier to visit than it is…read more We visited as a family and were really looking forward to the experience, but left disappointed largely because the wayfinding is so poor. The printed map is surprisingly difficult to use, directional signage is inadequate, and it is often unnecessarily hard to work out where you are and how to get to the next attraction or program. And it wasn't just us. I lost count of how many visitors we saw standing staring at maps, apparently trying to figure out where to go next. This was especially frustrating because someone in our party has limited mobility following recent surgery. Walking several hundred yards in the wrong direction isn't just an inconvenience in that situation. In 2026, a major attraction covering an area this large should have proper smartphone navigation. You should be able to select "Governor's Palace," a particular program, restaurant, restroom, or bus stop and get GPS walking directions from your current location, along with distance, accessibility information, and estimated walking time. Better physical directional signs are badly needed as well. There is so much history here and clearly an enormous amount of work goes into preserving and interpreting it. The problem is finding it. Colonial Williamsburg could be a wonderful visitor experience. Unfortunately, today we spent far too much time trying to figure out where we were and where we were supposed to go. This is a very fixable problem, and I hope they fix it.

The canal walk is not safe to walk alone. There are homeless in the area. It is an interesting…read morewalk. There are restaurants but you have to check ahead to see when they are open. We walked early because it was extremely hot. There are no public bathrooms in the area. Lucky there was a porta potty. The walk is a bit of a walk make sure you wear sunscreen and carry water.

So much history! Great photo ops…read more Lovely scenery I really enjoyed it, even the creep scary part!

Had a great time talking history with George. This is the best perspective on Native American…read moreculture. We loved our visit.

This annual event organized to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) is…read moreone of the most wacky, creative and fun events of the summer. Always held at the end of August on Oceanview beach, the Duct Tape Regatta challenges businesses, groups and individuals to build a small boat using only the most basic materials of plywood, screws and duct tape. For a small entrance fee, teams can sail the homemade and brightly decorated vessels off the docks and see who sinks, who swims and who can make it to the finish line with their boat still in tact. Whether you're participating or watching, the event is always a great time with food and drinks on deck. With the seventh annual installation coming soon, this event is sure to last a lifetime. Come out and join the fun for a great cause.

Starting in the 1800s, the area near what is now Richmond's Rothesay neighborhood was occupied by a…read morelarge number of granite quarries. As they closed and were allowed to fill with water, they became popular recreation spots. Back in 1931, a Richmond man named Jimmie Scott purchased four forested acres in Rothesay including the Philadelphia Quarry. Local legend holds that the quarry provided the stone used to build Philadelphia's expansive New Public Building, now known as City Hall, thereby earning its name. The next year, Scott opened The Philadelphia Quarry Club, a private swimming hole. The $50 yearly membership fee was out of reach for most Richmonders, especially at the height of the Depression. At first, the club leadership struggled to even build a permanent bath house. But despite financial difficulties, occasional algae blooms, toe-nibbling fish, and battles against the local nonpoisonous snake population, the exclusive and secretive club has survived to this day and now has more than 400 members. ‍‍

I really enjoy this place. It's one of the many places that allow us to bring our dog to enjoy some…read moregreat snacks and drinks. What is fun is that they seem to rotate and try out different whiskey flavors and bourbon. It makes it fun to always be on the lookout for what's next. The service here has always been top notch. All the employees seem to really enjoy the environment and were very genuine to be nice to our dog and daughter. It's this attention to detail that has always kept us coming. Keep it up Copper Fox! Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: The overall property size is crazy big. The main store front is a place we love to visit as we just like to go to the back with our puppers, play games, drink and enjoy snacks. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: yes

We did the tour and it was great. The bar area has a lot of seating and a really large drink menu,…read moreeven for those who don't drink whiskey or bourbon. Staff was very kind and attentive.

I stumbled upon this beautiful spot on a morning walk along Virginia Beach. I had no idea what it…read morewas other than a pretty little place to rest in the shade. Then I began to read the remembrances of so many people about loved ones they have lost. Having recently lost my son, I found such love and peace in this lovely little space and I was flooded with beautiful memories. What a beautiful space to keep memories alive. Thank you.

One of Virginia Beach's little hidden gems. It's located in a quiet residential area by the beach…read more There's only a couple of parking spaces. This is a memorial garden as names and dates are engraved on the concrete bricks. There are beautiful flowers and a nice gazebo before access to the Beach.

Hands down the best wings I've had anywhere. I ordered the chili garlic wings with their house-made…read moresauce, and they were outstanding, perfectly coated, not over-sauced or overpowering, just the right balance of bold flavor and heat. You can tell the sauce is made in-house as it was fresh, balanced, and done right. I also had the Brick House Burger cooked medium, and it came out exactly as ordered; juicy and cooked to perfection. The beer was ice cold, and the food arrived quickly and piping hot. Mya made the whole experience even better. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely personable without hovering excellent service

We stopped in here while exploring colonial Williamsburg because it had multiple items on the menu…read moreI knew my kids would like. It was pretty quiet when we went as it's about a 10 minute walk away from merchants square. Staff was super friendly and greeted us when we entered. We got the pizza meatball parm and grilled chicken wrap. All the food was pretty good!