Love the views on the ride to and from Surry Co! The staff is amazing and made every effort to…read moreensure our safety! And its free!

Life is slower when traveling by the Jamestown Scotland Ferry, and it's so much fun!…read more To go across the James River, you can fight traffic on I-64, or sit back and let the ferry captain do the driving. The ferry crosses the James River from either Jamestown or Scotland/Surry. The pleasant (about) 15-minute ride allows you to park your car on the ship and walk the decks to see seagulls or osprey flying by, water lapping the sides, and the oh so gorgeous view. The ferry has an upper viewing deck too, as well as restrooms. The ride is free and runs often at least twice an hour. Check their website for the schedule. Occasionally you may be randomly selected for a car check by security before boarding. This is done on the car with mirrors, but they check your trunk. It's pretty quick. Enjoy!

Spending the weekend away from D.C. I traveled by one of Amtrak's Northeast Regional trains from…read moreAlexandria to Newport News, Virginia. I've been a frequent passenger on this line, visiting my son and his family who have lived in Yorktown for about 10 years now. Not so long ago, the Amtrak station serving Newport News was a crowded deteriorating station, one of the worst I've been to on the east coast. Not so anymore. The recently opened NPN station is an amazing location. Set on acres of diversely detailed landscape, the station itself is gorgeous: it offers an abundance of inside seating in a building that looks like a high-ceilinged atrium, with details like interior canvas awnings evoking the maritime industries local to this part of Virginia. It offers bus transit to Virginia Beach and provides what looks (to me at least) like secure parking at no cost to the train's passengers. The building itself was super clean - the seating was well-maintained, the bathrooms were clean, and the modest vending area was in full operation. Station managers were attentive, signage was functioning properly, and the air conditioning was doing a great job keeping the humidity at bay. Because NPN is the ending and starting point for the Northeast Regional trains serving D.C, New York, and Boston our train when returning to Alexandria was spotless, 100 percent empty when we boarded, and we were permitted to board about 15 minutes before departing the station. Note that while passengers may receive baggage assistance when boarding the train, currently there is no checked baggage service and no checked baggage storage. This means that transporting a firearm from the station is not permitted (because firearms need to board with Amtrak's checked baggage service). The station is 100 percent accessible, but there is no wi-fi service at this time, nor are there any pay phones.

Beautiful! I'm so excited this station is now open. It's conveniently located, minutes to the…read moreairport. It's a platform station versus having to go up and down stairs with bags, kiddos ect. There is ample parking. There is a nice loop to drop off and pick up passengers as well. One of the best parts, restrooms and plenty of seating inside the center. This station brings a lot of opportunity for Newport News and surrounding areas. There is so much room on the platform. Staff we encountered including security was helpful.

Coleman Bridge carries US-17 from Gloucester Point to Yorktown and the greater Virginia Beach metro…read morearea. Crossing the York River you leave one peninsula for another. Supposedly this is the only public crossing of the river. I honestly thought this was a drawbridge when I was crossing it but come to find out it is a double swing bridge. Very interesting when you think about it. As the bridge looks unassuming when you approach. It was a toll bridge in the past, twice. Once rebuilt and bonds paid off, the toll was lifted. It is now free to cross and makes for a quick passage into the area and heading out of the area.

You can't miss this toll bridge if you're driving to Yorktown beach! It spans across the York…read moreRiver connecting Yorktown to the Gloucester Peninsula. This swing bridge is about 3/4 of a mile long and had four lanes making it slightly vexing for lily-livered drivers like me. Have I mentioned I hate crossing bridges? It's claim to fame is that it's the largest double swing-span bridge in the U.S. and is the second largest of its kind in the world! Not bad for a little historic town in Virginia. It was named after George Coleman, head of the Dept. of Highways and Transportation in the early 1900's. There is a bicycle lane crossing if you're courageous enough to brave the traffic! And if you are one of those noble souls, you have my full "support"!

could not arrange to arrive until after 6pm the staff were so accommodating. Pulled up to the well…read moreappointed parking spaces we choose Independent as our parking space. The outside was so beautifully lighted and inviting. My significant other is hard to impress, and when we pulled up, it blew him away. Then we walked inside and it was even more impressive. Everything was so well decorated and curated down to the smallest of details and pictures we were in the West Wing in the Adams room, which was so incredibly beautiful. I love the gorgeous canopy. Bed woke up to an amazing breakfast of waffles and then the next morning we had baked oatmeal and quiche. Definitely recommend coming here. You're so close to everything. The Inn is gorgeous and the staff are amazing.

We stayed three nights in the Lincoln room and really felt comfortable and rested. It's perfectly…read morecool and quiet in this beautifully decorated room which carries on the presidential theme throughout the inn. The hosts are wonderfully friendly and professional, the breakfasts are totally gourmet and fun to enjoy with the other guests, afternoon wine or cookies are really special and the inn is close to Colonial Williamsburg history park as well as the downtown shops and restaurants! Can't think of anything missing.

Atlantic Aviation is the big name FBO for this airport and the staff did a fantastic job helping us…read moreout when we flew in for 4th of July weekend. They were able to find a last minute rental car accommodation with only about 5 hours of prior notice and got the car out on the ramp to help us unload when we flew in in a Cessna 210. The facilities themselves are nice; there are massage chairs (which sadly I didn't get a chance to try), coffee, popcorn and the staff helps you out with water. Overnight fees were waived with a fuel purchase (we took 30 gallons and they waived any parking fees) and only charged a $5 security fee along with the fuel purchase. I would definitely recommend Atlantic Aviation at the Newport News airport if you're flying in! The small prop plane we flew in received service as if it we were a fancy jet!

Atlantic Aviation was amazing to work with for a last minute event for pilots. Richard and the rest…read moreof the staff were very helpful and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend them!!

A good place to start on the tour of the battlefield sites that defined America…read more The Yorktown Visitor's Center is the perfect starting point for exploring several of the most pivotal sites in American history. The drive from the main road to the center is scenic, offering glimpses of Virginia's historic landscape before arriving at the center. Getting to the actual center seemed a little confusing as there are arrows describing the car tours to visit various sights when leaving the center. The center is not very large. The exhibits inside are well-organized and interactive, showcasing artifacts from the Battle of Yorktown, maps, uniforms, and weaponry from the era. There is a short film that provides an good overview of the battle and its significance in the history of our American independence. The center also features a gift shop with books, souvenirs, and historical memorabilia. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and offered suggestions regarding various tours that you could take when driving around the area. There are several well-marked signs leading visitors from the center to the surrounding area sites. The driving tours take visitors through key historic sites connected to the Siege of Yorktown (1781) and the broader Colonial National Historical Park. Overall, the Yorktown Visitor's Center is an great stop, providing an introduction to this historic battlefield and its role in shaping the nation.

Colonial NHP is spread out over Jamestown, Yorktown and a road connecting them. We went to the…read morevisitor center in Yorktown and thought it was great. It did a great job of explaining what led up to the British surrender and how it happened. I especially liked the part of a ship that was built into the visitors center. Walking through it really was like walking through an 18th century ship - very cool. The visitors center did a great job of explaining the surrounding area and helping us decide where to go. I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend checking it out when visiting Yorktown.

After hours pamphlets available at door along with a clean bowl of water for dogs. Virginia…read moreloveworks art on the parking lot. Lots of parking next door at the bank.

The Smithfield Visitor Center is really nice - it's attached to the Arts Center and shares the same…read moreentry lobby area. There are tons of brochures about things to do in Smithfield and Isle of Wight County. Some of them have coupons for entry if there is an admission fee (like touring the St. Luke's Church. There's Windsor Castle Park, kayak rentals at the park where you can launch for $10 an hour (1 person) or $20 an hour (2 people). There are plenty go guided walking tours like Ivy Hill Cemetery, Fort Huger, The Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex, Fort Boykin Historic Park and Nike Park. I spoke to the nice lady working inside, Deb, for quite a while and she was so friendly! She told me about the upcoming markets and events (there are tons) and I can't wait to see some of them! There is a Halloween market, a Picker's market (antiques), Christmas markets, and other vintage or handmade craft fairs all the time. Smithfield is so cute and the town is really good at planning things like this. Most events have a cute ham theme as well or bacon. If you are interested in finding suggestions for things to do in Smithfield - this is a worthwhile stop.

I wish I could leave more than five stars here…read more Simply put - outstanding shuttle service and phenomenal little company. Kurt and his team were incredibly friendly and professional, and the quick pickups and drop offs were some of the best I've ever seen, beating out shuttle services I've experienced at 5-star resorts across the world. Not only is the service quick, the drivers are just solid, friendly people. It's amazing what a difference a personable driver makes in an otherwise routine experience. A truly great business!

BEST transportation service in the city!!! My family and I were staying at Kings Mill Resort and…read moregoing to Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. We had both Grandmothers, in scooters, and three children with us. Our driver, Kurt, made us feel so welcomed, and was so patient with us as we were getting on and off the bus. He made sure to drive us to all our locations, and gave us a guided tour along the way! Kurt also told us the local dining spots to eat at, and not one disappointed!!! When we had a bad time at Busch Gardens, Kurt told us to go to Jamestown, and we had the best time there! Meeting Kurt was the best thing to happen to my family on our vacation! It was because of him we really got to experience all Colonial Williamsburg had to offer!