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York River State Park

5526 Riverview Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188-6732
757-566-3036
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Ranked #13 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: State Parks
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Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Buoyed in area's exist for bathers, but the 20 yards of beach in 3-5 little areas is insufficient for the sheer volume of locals who are seeking heat relief. Not much to see reallhy, even with a few boats moored nearby. Didn't seem much museum wise that didn't cost $5 each to visit, and there is no dining or town... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

My grandchildren love to go to the information center, watch the movie, and then reenact some of the battles at the various redoubts. Pine cones make great "bullets." More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We were here a few years ago and they had some really cute shops on the RiverWalk. .Gone there was nothing worth seeing here. The only good part of the day was the walking tour at the Yorktown visitor center. .Ranger Linda was a hoot, she knew her history as well. I would recommend her tour anytime. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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I was here for about four hours and I hit a lot of different trails. Most are Easy - Moderate and hit a difficult one for a few hours and it was so nice just to be "Lost" for a few hours. Dogs are Welcomed here (Just PEASE clean up after them!!!). Parking is $3.00 but it all goes to... More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Lovely views. Nice shops. Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream!! Great for a stroll. More

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Keystone Heights, FL
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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Lots of trails and things to keep you and the kids busy! Very nicely kept State Park. More

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Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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I have spent a lot of time at this park walking the trails, picnics with mom, and various field trips and birthday parties in the past. Sometimes a trail is down for maintenance on walkways/bridges, but there are lots of different things you can do, from kayaking on taskinas creek, to paddleboating on the pond. There are also several access... More

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Norfolk, Virginia
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226 reviews 226 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
1
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This park is reasonably large and offers considerable hiking, picnic areas, and a chance to explore where the forest meets the wetlands and rivers. More

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hampton,virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
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we really enjou taking our bikes to ride the advanced and not so advanced trails throughout the park. the fossil beach is a real treat at especially when the sun is getting ready to set the river is so serene and peaceful, the smells of the woods the earth and the water bring you to a happy place and the... More

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Pittsburgh
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012
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Quiet place to hike, trails are not too hard. Nice scenery More

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