Colonial Parkway
A 37-km scenic road linking Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown, winding along the James and York rivers, closed to trucks.
The Colonial Parkway was built between 1930 and 1957 and is managed by the National Park Service. It links the three core sites of the historic triangle. The road surface is paved with river-stone concrete, and the bridges and tunnels are faced with brick. There are no commercial buildings along the route, but there are several river viewpoints and picnic areas, where you may spot ospreys, egrets and other waterbirds. The entire drive is free, with a speed limit of about 72 km/h, and a one-way trip by car takes about 40 minutes. The road is narrow and has tunnels, so cyclists should be cautious around traffic.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Williamsburg Winery
- Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
- Wren Building, College of William & Mary
- Merchants Square
- Bruton Parish Church
- George Wythe House
- Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
- Raleigh Tavern