It's difficult to hide my excitement of a road. But no ordinary road mind you. A historic trail…read moreturned present day park most likely used by the Indians to travel by horse. It stretches 23 beautiful scenic miles and cuts through gorgeous wooded terrain. The Parkway runs along the James River in sections and is an absolute must if time permits to avoid the highway and travel at slower speeds to enjoy the scenery. The project to build the Parkway began in the 1930's and coincides closely with the construction and rehabilitation of Colonial Williamsburg. The project concluded in 1957. The road connects the Historic Triangle of Yorktown, Williamsburg and Jamestown Virginia all on one incredible tour. The Parkway is considered a park and is ran by the National Park Service. It also has the unique designation of being just 1 of 31 of its kind considered a "National Scenic Byway". Speed limits range from 35-45 mph and are patrolled by the NPS. Semi trucks are not permitted. The surface is concrete in excellent condition and well maintained. You can jump off and on at the tree cities. I can't help but be giddy about such a cool road with neat history connecting such historic communities. Best times of the year are Fall and Summer. Whether a tourist, or local it's a fun road to travel.

Colonial Parkway is a 23 mile scenic parkway linking the three points of Virginia's Historic…read moretriangle, Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.

This place is off the beaten path of the outlet crowd. It's a fairly new development (in real…read moreestate terms) with so much more condos and business being built around it. It has so much to offer such as the movie theater, Fabric stores, shops for teens to adults, and of course plenty of eatery. The New Town area is a sought out location for potential home buyers in the area, per a realtor when I was at a open house and the name itself brings people in. So when strolling through the area, you can find shops a foot away from businesses. The area gives you that urban living vibe. It actually reminds me a lot like DC.

Our favorite place to go here in Virginia! So many beautiful and historic buildings. The food and…read moreshops are fantastic. We always bring family here when they visit us. Favorite things in CW: - Walking down the historic downtown - Seeing the gardens and horses - Visiting the shops - Lunch at the cheese shop - The liberty lounge - Soups and snacks at the bakery (raleigh tavern i believe at the end of the street)

Planned my return visibased on my experience 20+years ago. What a disappointment. Many places were…read moreclosed, only a few had tours and some artisan works. Instead of artisan wares many shops sold kichy stuff. SerI woukd rather oay mk eynfor authentic stuff than mass produced junk. No reenactment, there were some some speeches, which were very good. It really just felt dull and ghosttown vibes. Seriously CW go back to how you were. This was just like walking down a street in an old town, nothing exciting

The canal walk is not safe to walk alone. There are homeless in the area. It is an interesting…read morewalk. There are restaurants but you have to check ahead to see when they are open. We walked early because it was extremely hot. There are no public bathrooms in the area. Lucky there was a porta potty. The walk is a bit of a walk make sure you wear sunscreen and carry water.

So much history! Great photo ops…read more Lovely scenery I really enjoyed it, even the creep scary part!

Had a great time talking history with George. This is the best perspective on Native American…read moreculture. We loved our visit.

This annual event organized to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) is…read moreone of the most wacky, creative and fun events of the summer. Always held at the end of August on Oceanview beach, the Duct Tape Regatta challenges businesses, groups and individuals to build a small boat using only the most basic materials of plywood, screws and duct tape. For a small entrance fee, teams can sail the homemade and brightly decorated vessels off the docks and see who sinks, who swims and who can make it to the finish line with their boat still in tact. Whether you're participating or watching, the event is always a great time with food and drinks on deck. With the seventh annual installation coming soon, this event is sure to last a lifetime. Come out and join the fun for a great cause.

Starting in the 1800s, the area near what is now Richmond's Rothesay neighborhood was occupied by a…read morelarge number of granite quarries. As they closed and were allowed to fill with water, they became popular recreation spots. Back in 1931, a Richmond man named Jimmie Scott purchased four forested acres in Rothesay including the Philadelphia Quarry. Local legend holds that the quarry provided the stone used to build Philadelphia's expansive New Public Building, now known as City Hall, thereby earning its name. The next year, Scott opened The Philadelphia Quarry Club, a private swimming hole. The $50 yearly membership fee was out of reach for most Richmonders, especially at the height of the Depression. At first, the club leadership struggled to even build a permanent bath house. But despite financial difficulties, occasional algae blooms, toe-nibbling fish, and battles against the local nonpoisonous snake population, the exclusive and secretive club has survived to this day and now has more than 400 members. ‍‍

"What does the fox say?" The drinks were great and the Original Rye was our favorite. We were too…read morelate today, and they were all booked for tours through the New Year, but the staff let us down easy and were super kind and helpful. The space is quite wooden and quaint. The sho has great finds as well. Loved the socks! Cheers!

Stars are subjective. And what I mean is that context is everything. There is a level of love and…read morepassion for the process here that was palpable. You tasted it in the drinks. The people who worked there, served you as an expression of their love for their brand. And if you judged the rustic & relaxed space by appearances only, you'd be missing the things that matter most: passion for the art, for the process, for the end product. There's nothing overly fancy at Copper Fox - just a lot of love. And love wins, every time.

I stumbled upon this beautiful spot on a morning walk along Virginia Beach. I had no idea what it…read morewas other than a pretty little place to rest in the shade. Then I began to read the remembrances of so many people about loved ones they have lost. Having recently lost my son, I found such love and peace in this lovely little space and I was flooded with beautiful memories. What a beautiful space to keep memories alive. Thank you.

One of Virginia Beach's little hidden gems. It's located in a quiet residential area by the beach…read more There's only a couple of parking spaces. This is a memorial garden as names and dates are engraved on the concrete bricks. There are beautiful flowers and a nice gazebo before access to the Beach.

Hands down the best wings I've had anywhere. I ordered the chili garlic wings with their house-made…read moresauce, and they were outstanding, perfectly coated, not over-sauced or overpowering, just the right balance of bold flavor and heat. You can tell the sauce is made in-house as it was fresh, balanced, and done right. I also had the Brick House Burger cooked medium, and it came out exactly as ordered; juicy and cooked to perfection. The beer was ice cold, and the food arrived quickly and piping hot. Mya made the whole experience even better. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely personable without hovering excellent service

We stopped in here while exploring colonial Williamsburg because it had multiple items on the menu…read moreI knew my kids would like. It was pretty quiet when we went as it's about a 10 minute walk away from merchants square. Staff was super friendly and greeted us when we entered. We got the pizza meatball parm and grilled chicken wrap. All the food was pretty good!