Explore a New World of Luxury Vacation Rentals
May 2, 2007. This month marks the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown, the country's first permanent European settlement. The Colonial National Historic Park on the site of this historic place will celebrate with special events every weekend.
Only ruins remain of the original fort and subsequent settlement, but the historic park has an excellent museum, engaging reenactments, and recreation opportunities such as hiking trails, bicycle paths and a scenic driving loop on the Jamestown Island.
The park also has a great location, near many popular vacation destinations.
Virginia Beach sits less than one hour away. Whereas Jamestown was located slightly inland on the swampy mouth of the James River, Virginia Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean, where sand and waves beckon.
Luxury vacation rentals can also be found along the Chesapeake Bay, into which the James River empties. Folks looking for a quieter setting may appreciate the waterfront homes that sit on private beaches.
Farther inland, the mountainous landscape of the Shenandoah Valley offers a beautiful contrast to the coast. From a cabin in these hills, Jamestown would be a nice daytrip. Visitors could spend the rest of the week hiking, visiting Civil War and Revolutionary War historical sites, and touring the Skyline Drive.
