Williamsburg, Virginia, is best known as a tourist attraction that boasts a lesson in United States history. Colonial Williamsburg is a family vacation spot that has a multitude of attractions to suit every age and lifestyle. Williamsburg is located close to the water and offers some unique beach experiences for those guests willing to seek out the beaches in the area.
Chickahominy Riverfront Park is located ten miles outside of downtown Williamsburg, Virginia, and is located right along the Chickahominy River. The park is 140 acres and there are river beaches that are open to guests and tourists. In addition to the river beaches the park also has two outdoor swimming pools, boat launch and docks, picnic areas, campground facilities and play areas.
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
1350 John Tyler Highway
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-258-5020
jccegov.com
Yorktown is located 13 miles outside of Williamsburg, Virginia, and offers tourists and guests a beach. Known as the York County Blueways the area has a beach setting that also has kayaking, boating and fishing opportunities for visitors. The beach offers opportunities for swimming and shell collecting.
York County Tourism Development
100 County Drive
Yorktown, Virginia 23692
757-890-3500
yorkcounty.gov
Riverwalk Landing is located along the York River and offers guests the opportunity to experience the beach only 13 miles outside of Williamsburg. Riverwalk Landing offers a variety of merchants and shops for tourists to enjoy and has a market with local vendors selling goods and wares from the area. Visitors can stroll the one mile long walkway or choose to sit on the beach to watch the boaters go by.
Riverwalk Landing
425 Water St
Yorktown, VA 23690
757-890-3500
yorkcounty.gov
