Colonial Parkway, Virginia

This historic part of America forms a triangle between Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Remains of the first English settlers that arrived in the 17th century are well preserved in Williamsburg, combining its charm with an educative backdrop. Towards the west you’ll discover the extravagant homes of former slaveowners, spread through a trail of fabulous roads and bridges.

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Colonial Parkway, Virginia

Visit the Colonial Parkway. This is a place with a lot of historical interest given its short history. Step back in time and drive along this historic road, a scenic triangle between Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. As part of the National Park Service, there have been minimal developments and are as few road signs as possible along the route. The Colonial Parkway is, for the most part, as it was back in the day.

How long is the Colonial Parkway?

Take your Virginia Road Trip along a 23 mile stretch of National Scenic Byway. The slow paced road connects the three communities of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown in a ‘Historic Triangle’.

What is there to do along the Colonial Parkway?

As you drive along the Parkway there are pull-ins along the roadside with informative signs to read the historical context. Stop at any point and admire the three historically significant areas where America was first founded. The First stop along the Parkway is Historic Jamestown. This is where Englishmen settled in 1607 and began the “New World”, finding America!