Charles City Things To Do - Best Activities & Attractions in Charles City VA
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ABerkeley Plantation
- 12602 Harrison Landing Rd
Charles City, VA 23030-3339 - +1 888 466 6018
- I visited Berkeley on Friday 9/30/05. It was by no means close to Williamsburg, VA where I had been vacationing but it was still close enough for a visit. The history of the plantation is just overwhelmingly tremendous and was the highlight of the visit. The view of the James River from the long ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- One of Virginia's beautiful plantations - the home of the Harrison family (as in William Henry & all the Benjamins...one signer of the Declaration of ... more on Yelp
Berkeley Plantation
12602 Harrison Landing RdCharles City, VA 23030-3339
BSherwood Forest Plantation
- 14501 John Tyler Memorial Hwy
Charles City, VA 23030-3644 - +1 804 829 5377
- Overview Two presidents, John Tyler and William Henry Harrison, once called Sherwood Forest home. This stunning example of Tidewater architectural design was built in 1730 on a plantation granted in 1616. Highlights include a ballroom, added by Tyler for guests to dance the popular Virginia Reel. Stroll t... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Sherwood Forest (1720), at 300 feet said to be the longest wood-frame house in the United States, was the retirement home of John Tyler (1790-1862), 10th president of the United States. Tyler, who came into office in 1841 when William Henry Harrison died a month after inauguration, was a Whig who... more on Fodor's
Sherwood Forest Plantation
14501 John Tyler Memorial HwyCharles City, VA 23030-3644
CShirley Plantation
- 501 Shirley Plantation Road
Charles City, VA 23030-2907 - 804 / 829-5121
- Shirley Plantation, Virginia's oldest plantation, has been home to the Hill-Carter family for 12 generations. They are still there, but open the first ... more on Yelp
- Overview The parents of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee were married at Shirley Plantation, the home of the Carter family since 1660. A Carter daughter, at her engagement party, used one of the dining room windows to test the authenticity of a diamond presented to her by a man she did not wish to marr... more on Yahoo! Travel
Shirley Plantation
501 Shirley Plantation RoadCharles City, VA 23030-2907
DEvelynton Plantation
- 6701 John Tyler Memorial Hwy
Charles City, VA 23030-3312 - +1 804 829 5075 / +1 800 473 507
- Overview This Georgian home was originally part of Westover Plantation and was named by William Byrd for his daughter. In 1847, Evelynton became home to the Ruffin family. Their patriarch, Edmund Ruffin, fired the first shot at Fort Sumter which started the Civil War. Admission: $7.50 Adults; $6.50 Senior... more on Yahoo! Travel
Evelynton Plantation
6701 John Tyler Memorial HwyCharles City, VA 23030-3312
EWestover
- 7000 Westover Rd
Charles City, VA 23030-3329 - +1 804 829 2882
- Overview Westover was built in 1730 by the founder of Richmond, William Byrd. The view of the river and the beauty of the house and grounds make this one of the most enchanting spots in Virginia. The Elizabethan knot garden, a majestic gate topped with sculptures of metal and stone and sprawling lawns dot... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Built by William Byrd II in 1730, it is the nation's premier example of a Georgian domestic complex. Its stately air and graceful proportions symbolize the high level of architectural quality attained during the colonial era. Complementing the house are gardens and outbuildings, ... more on Virginia.org
Westover
7000 Westover RdCharles City, VA 23030-3329
FJames River Plantations Civil War Trace
- Virginia Route 5 Scenic Byway
Charles City, VA 23030
- Overview The gardens and grounds of four historic landmark plantations are open daily for self-guided tours and all four may be visited with the "James River Plantation Gardens and Grounds Pass." The pass allows admission to Westover-1730, Edgewood -1847, North Bend -1819 and Piney Grove -1790, all locate... more on Virginia.org
- Overview Explore Civil War history during self-guided touring of the gardens and grounds of four historic landmark plantations and stopping at highway historic markers, all along the Virginia Route 5 Scenic Byway in Charles City County, between Williamsburg and Richmond. The Civil War Trace ticket include... more on Virginia.org
James River Plantations Civil War Trace
Virginia Route 5 Scenic BywayCharles City, VA 23030
GPresquile National Wildlife Refuge
- 11116 Kimages Road
Charles City, VA 23030, U.S.A. - +1 804 829 9020
- Overview This island refuge provides prime wetland habitat for wintering Canada geese, wood ducks, black ducks, and mallards. While small in size, Presquile attracts flocks of 3,000 Canada geese and 1,000 ducks annually. Some wintering snow geese also use the refuge. Wood ducks frequently nest along the b... more on LLBean.com
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge
11116 Kimages RoadCharles City, VA 23030, U.S.A.
HBelle Air Plantation
- 11800 John Tyler Memorial Highway
Charles City, VA 23030 - +1 804 829 2431
- Overview One of America's oldest frame dwellings (circa 1670), Belle Air is a unique and important architectural monument. Massive pine timbers still serve as sturdy structure and interior decorative trim. The mansion includes "the finest Jacobean staircase in America" and is furnished with antiques. The ... more on Virginia.org
Belle Air Plantation
11800 John Tyler Memorial HighwayCharles City, VA 23030
IHistoric Kittiewan Plantation
- 12104 Weyanoke Road
Charles City, VA 23030
- Overview Overlooking the James River, Kittiewan Plantation is a typical Colonial-period medium-size plantation house characteristic of the Virginia Tidewater. Built in the 18th Century, the first known owner of the house was Dr. William Rickman. In 1776 Rickman was appointed by the Continental Congress to... more on Virginia.org
Historic Kittiewan Plantation
12104 Weyanoke RoadCharles City, VA 23030
JJames River National Wildlife Refuge
- 11116 Kimages Road
P.O. Box 1030, Charles City, VA 23030, U.S.A. - +1 804 829 9020
- Overview James River was established to provide long-term protection for the threatened bald eagle. Although bald eagles use the refuge most heavily in the summer, the refuge provides a year-round roosting area for both mature and immature bald eagles. The refuge also supports several bald eagle nests. Po... more on LLBean.com
James River National Wildlife Refuge
11116 Kimages RoadP.O. Box 1030, Charles City, VA 23030, U.S.A.
