"Historic Triangle of Colonial Virginia"

Overview of the Sites

These are three significant sites that trace the beginnings of American history: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Very close to one another, they are connected by the Colonial Parkway, a scenic route stretching 37 km (23 miles).

Key Details

• Tourist interest: ★★★ (recommended).

• Location:

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : "Historic Triangle of Colonial Virginia".

• Website: www.virginia.org/historictriangle

What to See and Do

Jamestown ★★
The site traces the life of the first English settlement in America in 1607. It is one of the three sites of the "Historic Triangle of Colonial Virginia.".

Williamsburg ★★★
A highly popular destination for its open-air historical museum tracing the region's colonial period in the 18th century. It is one of the three sites of the "Historic Triangle.".

Yorktown Battlefield ★★
The site of the final battle of the American Revolutionary War in 1781 and one of the three locations in the "Historic Triangle of Colonial Virginia".

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

Accommodation and Dining

Useful Addresses

Nearby

Also worth seeing within a 100 km (62 mi) radius of the area:

Chesapeake Bay ★★
The largest estuary in the United States, straddling Maryland and Virginia, renowned for fishing, boating, and swimming.

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge ★
A small coastal reserve south of Virginia Beach where you can hike, cycle, canoe, or birdwatch.

Richmond ★★
One of the oldest cities in the United States, as evidenced by its historic district.

Virginia Beach ★★
It's "the" seaside resort of Virginia with all the associated activities. You can also see whales offshore in season.

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