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Colonial National Historical Park
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National Park Contact Information |
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Colonial National Historical Park P.O. Box 210 Yorktown, 23690
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National Park Overview |
| Colonial National Historical Park (NHP) administers two of the most historically significant sites in English North America. Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America in 1607, is administered jointly with the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, and Yorktown Battlefield, the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War in 1781.
These two sites represent the beginning and end of English colonial America. Situated on the Virginia Peninsula, these sites are connected by the 23 mile scenic Colonial Parkway. Colonial NHP also includes Green Spring, the 17th century plantation home of Virginias colonial governor, Sir William Berkeley, and the Cape Henry Memorial, which marks the approximate site of the first landing of the Jamestown colonists in April of 1607.
Colonial NHP has a variety of natural resources including extensive wetlands, forest, fields, shorelines and streams, as well as rare, threatened and endangered plants and animals. |
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Area Accommodations |
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Elegant georgian colonial home built in 1929 by restoration craftsmen.Perfect location just a short walk from Colonial Williamsburg. Scrumptuous breakfast plus apple pie served every eve | |
Historic Williamsburgs only downtown Inn. adjacent to The College of William and Mary, Merchants Square, and the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area,step out our door and you are there! | |
Grenadiers Commons is a quaint cape cod home that has been transformed into a delightful English style bed and breakfast with a military history theme. We welcome children of all ages, and dogs! | |
Were here to spoil you is more than a motto at CCB&B. Comfortable rooms, hearty breakfasts, & adult beverages allow you to enjoy Colonial Williamsburg/Busch Gardens/Water Country USA to the MAX. | |
Unforgettably romantic, exquisitely maintained, simply elegant. Charming, beautifully decorated, surrounded by gardens. Colonial Williamsburg, dining and terrific shops are just minutes away. | |
A serene escape where you may easily feel as if you have stepped back in time. It is a place where you may relax in the swings under the giant oak trees. Built in 1968 under the direction of... | |
Porches On The James is a modern home on a bluff above the historic James River beyond Smithfield, VA. Resembling an old river home, it was built as a bed and breakfast and a comfortable modern home. |
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Encyclopedia. Colonial National Historical Park. Colonial National Historical Park, 9,350 acres (3,785 hectares), SE Va., mainly on the peninsula between the York and James rivers created 1930... | |
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Colonial National Historical Park. Located in Jamestown and Yorktown, VA. TRAVEL BASICSCAMPINGLODGING ACTIVITIESFACILITIESFEES/PERMITS. Jamestown Glasshouse (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF ... |
Area Campgrounds | | Davis Mobile Home & RV Park 78 Dean Ray CT Newport News, VA (757) 244-5030
| Newport News Park Campground 13564 Jefferson Ave Newport News, VA (757) 888-3333
| Carters Cove 8758 Pocahontas TRL Williamsburg, VA (757) 220-0386
| Anvil Campgrounds 5243 Mooretown Rd Williamsburg, VA (757) 565-2300
| Jamestown Beach Campsites 2217 Jamestown Rd Williamsburg, VA (757) 229-7609
| KOA Campgrounds 4000 Newman Rd Williamsburg, VA (757) 565-2907
| Fair Oaks Family Campground 901 Lightfoot Rd Williamsburg, VA (757) 565-2101
| American Heritage RV Park 146 Maxton LN Williamsburg, VA (757) 566-2133
| Chickahominy River Front Park 1350 John Tyler Hwy Williamsburg, VA (757) 258-5020
| Jametown Beach Campground 7401 Pocahontas TRL Williamsburg, VA (757) 229-3300
| Gloucester Point Camp Ground 3149 Campground Rd Hayes, VA (804) 642-4316
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Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Wilcox Bait & Tackle Inc 9501 Jefferson Ave Newport News, VA (757) 595-5537
| Deep Creek Landing Marina 450 Marina Ln Newport News, VA (757) 877-9555
| T & M Bait & Tackle 936 Coach Trl Newport News, VA (757) 877-4009
| Performance Lures Newport News, VA (757) 877-8831
| Bay Charter Svc 210 Monticello Ct Newport News, VA (757) 591-9009
| James River Bridge Fishing Pier Inc James River BRG Newport News, VA (757) 247-0364
| Bay Charter Service Newport News, VA (757) 591-9009
| Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 1972 Power Plant Pkwy Hampton, VA (757) 262-5200
| Hampton Roads Charters 756 Settlers Landing Rd Hampton, VA (757) 868-3474
| Hampton River Bait & Tackle 800 S Armistead Ave Hampton, VA (757) 728-1600
| Captain Hogg's Chartes 800 S Armistead Ave Hampton, VA (757) 876-1590
| Vanasse Bait & Tackle 28 Dandy Point Rd Hampton, VA (757) 851-9732
| I Cooper's Marine Supplies 100 S King St Hampton, VA (757) 722-4011
| Wallace Bait & Tackle 356 Dandy Point Rd Hampton, VA (757) 851-5451
| Grafton Fishing Supply 6429 George Washington Mem Hwy Yorktown, VA (757) 890-2100
| Bishop Fishing Supply 1215 George Washington Mem # U Yorktown, VA (757) 591-9300
| Regensburg Marine Inc 3140 Guinea Cir Hayes, VA (804) 642-9112
| Hooker Bait & Tackle 1676 Jamestown Rd Williamsburg, VA (757) 229-6609
| Powhatan Hunting Club 3599 Brick Bat Rd Williamsburg, VA (757) 258-5023
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Area Resorts and Lodging | | Williamsburg Plantation Resort 709 Middle Ground Blvd Newport News, VA (757) 223-0754
| Resort Marketing Intl 3800 Greencastle Dr Williamsburg, VA (757) 258-9596
| Powhatan Plantation 3601 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg, VA (757) 253-7893
| Greensprings Plantation Resort 3500 Ludwell Pkwy Williamsburg, VA (757) 253-1177
| Kingsmill Resort 1010 Kingsmill Rd Williamsburg, VA (757) 253-1703
| Sunterra Resorts 3800 Greencastle Dr Williamsburg, VA (757) 220-9300
| Williamsburg Plantation 4870 Longhill Rd Williamsburg, VA (757) 253-8002
| Holiday Inn Express Newprt Nws 16890 Warwick Blvd Newport News, VA (757) 887-3300
| Williamsburg Plantation 7621 George Washington Me Yorktown, VA (757) 874-6422
| Great Eastern Resorts 7621 George Washington Mem Hwy Yorktown, VA (757) 874-6422
| Radisson Hotel Hampton 700 Settlers Landing Rd Hampton, VA (757) 727-9700
| Kings Creek Plantation 191 Cottage Cove LN Williamsburg, VA (757) 221-6760
| Princess Anne The 1350 Richmond Rd Williamsburg, VA (757) 229-2455
| Williamsburg Plantation 100 Waller Mill Rd # D Williamsburg, VA (757) 253-0258
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| PlaneTo Park From Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (20 minutes from Yorktown), Norfolk International Airport (one hour east) and Richmond International Airport (one hour west) provide commercial air service.
CarColonial National Historical Park is located a short distance from Interstate 64 (I-64). Eastbound from the Richmond area via I-64, take Route 199, exit 242A for Jamestown or exit 242B for Yorktown, to the Colonial Parkway. Follow the parkway to its end. West bound Interstate 64 from the Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Hampton area for Yorktown should take Route 105 East (Fort Eustis Boulevard east), exit 250B to Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway). Turn left (North) onto Route 17. Follow the signs to the Yorktown Battlefield. Westbound Interstate 64 for Jamestown should take Route 199, exit 242A, to the Colonial Parkway following it to its end.
In Park personal vehicles, bicycles (on paved surfaces only) and on foot. The Colonial Parkway (23 miles) connects the Yorktown and Jamestown units of the park
Public TransportationAMTRAK has stations in Newport News and Williamsburg. Greyhound has commercial bus service to Newport News and Williamsburg. Rental cars and taxi service are available from all of these locations. |
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