York River State Park
"Williamsburg is the closest major destination and a common base for day trips to the park. Visitors combine the park’s natural setting with Colonial Williamsburg, shopping, and dining."
A scenic tidal park on the York River known for paddling, fossils, wildlife, and wooded trails.
Machicomoco State Park
"Visitors from Williamsburg are drawn by the park’s Indigenous heritage theme and scenic York River setting. It pairs well with a history-focused trip in the region."
A York River park honoring Indigenous heritage with paddling, shoreline scenery, and interpretive experiences.
First Landing State Park
"Williamsburg visitors often pair a trip to the park with a coastal day on the bay. The park adds beach time and nature exploration to a history-focused itinerary."
A coastal Virginia park with beaches, marshes, maritime forest, and historic significance at the site of the first English landing.