Backpacker Tourism

Immerse yourself in 300 years of history and enjoy lodging in a hotel or bed and breakfast nestled among the village streets and paths or overlooking the York River. Here you can experience 18th century homes and revolutionary battlefields. Picturesque streets are the backdrop for art galleries, antique and specialty shops. Visit the museums offering hands on programs and exhibits. Stroll along the scenic riverwalk and relax on the sandy beach at river’s edge. Take a ride on our free trolley then march to the beat of the fifes and drums during one of their performances. After working up an appetite, dine at one of our charming restaurants, some with a view of the York River. To add to the charm, enjoy a sail on the York River during the day and when the sun goes down, don’t miss the candlelight walking tour - complete with tales of ghosts said to haunt the village. In Yorktown, there’s something for everyone.

The history of Gloucester County began soon after the settlement of Jamestown in 1607. Named for Henry, Duke of Gloucester, third son of Charles I, Gloucester County figured prominently in the history of the colony and the Commonwealth of Virginia. When English settlers arrived at Jamestown in 1607, the Indian stronghold of Chief Powhatan was located on the north side of the river in Gloucester. It was here that Powhatan built his home, Werowocomoco. According to legend, his daughter, the Princess Pocahontas saved the gallant Captain John Smith from a tragic death at the hands of the Indians, and thus, entered the pages of Virginia's history. Early land patents were granted in 1639, but it was not until after 1644 that Gloucester was considered safe for settlement. George Washington's great grandfather received a Gloucester County land patent in 1650. Gloucester County was formed from York County in 1651, and consisted of four parishes: Abingdon, Kingston, Petsworth and Ware. Kingston parish became Mathews County in 1791.

Prince William County & Manassas Virginia Tourism - Information about the heritage in the county, events, attractions, lodging, dining, shopping, sports and contacts.

Giles County is quietly nestled in the beautiful New River Valley of Southwestern Virginia, on the West Virginia border. With 37 miles of the New River, over 200,000 acres of National Forest and abundant wildlife, Giles County offers visitors endless opportunities to discover the wonders of nature and experience the adventure of the great outdoors. Giles County is quietly nestled between the wildness of West Virginia's New River Gorge, the livelihood and excitement of nearby cities such as Roanoke and Blacksburg and the natural beauty and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With 37 miles of the New River flowing gently through the rolling hills, high peaks and sometimes steep, rocky terrain, Giles County offers never ending opportunities for adventure and recreation.Abundant wildlife and natural resources create a hunters, hikers and outdoorsman's paradise. Whether it's mountain biking, kayaking, fishing or golfing your after, Giles County has it.Steeped in history and charm. You'll be drawn in by the old cabins, antiques and farms while being captivated by the stories and legends.

Greene County, Virginia is a fast growing gateway between dynamic Northern Virginia and Charlottesville, a Money Magazine "100 best places to live." Centered at the crossroads between two major highways, U.S. 29 and U.S. 33, Greene County is only 100 miles southwest of Washington, DC, 20 miles north of downtown Charlottesville and 78 miles northwest of Virginia's capital city, Richmond. Greene is also close to interstates 64 and 81, and is only four miles from the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. The Greene County Economic Development Authority (GCEDA) promotes Greene County as a rising center for commercial and light industrial development. Its central location also makes it a convenient tourist hub, providing a relaxing setting, picturesque mountain views, and a temperate climate with welcoming inns, select wineries, and gracious dining.

Over the years, Floyd County has grown from an agrarian based rural community into an arts colony and more residential, while still providing a haven for the determined homesteader. Floyd County is one of the most picturesque destinations along the Blue Ridge Parkway. For the traveler with the "eye" of a photographer, the appreciation of an artist or especially for anyone who is a lover of nature and who has a preference for a natural, unspoiled environment, Floyd County provides all of this in abundance. Floyd County's citizen's provide the typical hospitality inherent in the friendly, unhurried nature of the people of this unique Southwest Virginia community. Vacationers come from all 50 States and from countries around the world to visit Floyd County as the Blue Ridge Parkway creates Floyd County's eastern border; Floyd County offers: charming & luxurious Bed & Breakfasts,as well as motels, rustic rental cabins campgrounds, restaurants, coffee shops, wineries, music, unique shops, black powder target-shoots, hiking, golf, fishing, crafts & music festivals, Art and Craft Galleries, artists' and artisans' home based studios/galleries and other indigenous activities. Floyd County is easily accessible with the Blue Ridge Parkway forming its eastern border and Interstate 81 only 10 miles from its western border. Routes 8 and 221 intersect in the center of the town of Floyd (county seat ) at Floyd County's one and only traffic light. Please use the Directory Menu Index on the Left-Side to Select the Listing Categories You'd Like to View In EACH LISTING CATEGORY, click on listing's name/title to visit their website, if they have one. Floyd Tourism Directory Events Scroller