James River, VA
James River, VA
In 1607, a band of English colonists followed what is now the James upriver and founded Jamestown, the New World’s first permanent English settlement. The James River has been one of Virginia’s most important waterways ever since. The lower river is busy with sail and powerboats and more and more recreational boats are joining the freighters that ply the waters to Richmond. Some take side trips up to the Chickahominy and Appomattox Rivers to view the sites of some of America’s most important historic events.
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Boating Destinations near the James River, VA
From tall ships to blues, brews and BBQ, Riverwalk Landing along the Yorktown, Virginia, waterfront is the latest Waterway Guide Preferred Destination. The breezy beach and riverfront promenade make this a perfect stop whether from land or from sea. One of the most historically significant Revolutionary War sites, the National Park Service maintains the Yorktown Battlefield nearby with earthworks and exhibits that retell the turmoil of Americas beginning.
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