Go Play Outdoors
- Williamsburg Area Bicyclists - Group rides several times per week- round, mostly in Williamsburg. Open to bicyclists of all experience levels.
- www.waboline.org
- Mountain Biking, Group Rides.
Eastern Virginia Mountainbike Association - Group often rides at New Quarter Park in Williamsburg, Freedom Park and York Rive State Park, among other places.
- government@evma.org
- Rowing
Virginia Rowing Club - Recreational and competitive rowing for men and women in single, four – and eight – person shells. Summer classes for novices. Meets three times a week in summer, and has monthly races.
- www.varowing.org
- Running
Colonial Road Runners - Based in Williamsburg but serves runners from throughout southeastern Virginia. Organizes races, social events, daily group runs and weekly speed-work interval sessions. Open to mean and women all ages. Many races (each with run/walk between 5 kilometers and 8 miles, often along with 1-mile run) held annually in CRR Grand Prix series from March to November.
- www.colonialroadrunners.org
and rickplatt@juno.com
- Sailin
Hampton Roads Community Sailing Center - Nonprofit organization offering classes for adults and kids and people with disabilities.
- www.sailhamptonroads.com
- Tennis
Back Creek Park - Public. Six lighted outdoor hard courts.
Call York County Parks and Recreation
- McCormack - Nagelsen Tennis Center – Semi – private. Six indoor courts.
- Williamsburg
- Windsurfing
Windsurfing Enthusiasts of Tidewater - Meetings are the first Thursday of each month on the Peninsula and are announced on the Web sites. Sponsors the Mid-Atlantic Windsurfing Series.
- www.windvisions.com and www.beachsports.net
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Take a Fishing Timeout
Saltwater
Striped bass – This is the most popular game fish in the Chesapeake Bay. During the fall, 10-pounders can be caught near the Chesapeake Bay Bride Tunnel
Flounder - A favorite catch of the bay’s small-boat fisherman
Tautog - Tautog have a reputation for being fun to catch, as in tricky. On average they weigh between 1-3 pounds, but they have reached as big as 25 pounds.
Sheepshead - Use a small hook off a pier for these. They have a knack for stealing bait.
Note: Saltwater fishing regulations can change monthly. Know the rules before you go fishing. Personnel at boat rental and bait concessions at each of the reservoirs can explain the freshwater regulations.
Freshwater
Largemouth bass - All local reservoirs are stocked with them. The freshwater stretches of each of the river systems are home to abundant populations, too.
Crappie - These slablike fish are a delight to catch on ultra-light spinning gear. Crappie can be found in all local reservoirs and freshwater rivers.
Catfish - Channel catfish are the most abundant species in the reservoirs. Big blue catfish can be found in the lower Chickahominy River as well as the James and Rappahannock rivers.
Striped bass - A number of reservoirs have been stocked with striped bass. Western Branch near Suffolk, Little Creek Reservoir in Toano and Waller Mill Park in Williamsburg have been yielding 30-pound-class stripers for the last few years.
Panfish - These include sunfish, bluegills, and yellow perch.
Fishing Piers
Before Hurricane Isabel hit in September 2003, there were three main public fishing piers. Up until the end of May, there was only one remaining that charged admission the James River Fishing Pier at Huntington Park in Newport News. At slightly more than a half-mile in length, it is one of the longest piers in Hampton Roads. But on May 30, the rebuilt Buckroe Fishing Pier in Hampton reopened for business. Although you don’t need a saltwater recreational license, you must pay admission at the pier.
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Attractions and Amusements
- Busch Gardens
Voted the world’s “Most Beautiful Theme Park” for more than a decade, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a European-themed park packed with adventure. Renowned for its world-class roller coasters, Busch Gardens features more than 50 thrilling rides, shows and attractions. Take a ride on Griffon, the world’s tallest dive coaster.
- Williamsburg www.buschgardens.com
- Yorktown Battlefields
The guns are silent, but for eight days in October 1781 they boomed over the fields of Yorktown, until the British surrender brought independence to the American colonies. At the Visitor Center, operated by the National Park Service, see a 16-minute film on the military campaign, siege and surrender. Explore the battlefield and 18th century town on your own or with a Park Ranger as your guide.
- www.nps.gov/yonb/index.htm
- Historic Yorktown
Travel back in time, then savor the present at this year-round destination for history, shopping, outdoor recreation, fine dining and special events. Relive the pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War. Visit historic homes, museums, monuments and battlefields. Shop in specialty stores, play on the riverfront and dine in one –of-a-kind restaurants on the York River and up the hill in the village.
Stay overnight and enjoy a river view or being nestled in the picturesque village. End your day with a sunset sail on the Schooner Alliance.
- www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism
- Water Country USA
Splash back in time while experiencing the latest in super soakin’ thrills at Water Country USA. The mid- Atlantic’s largest water play park features water rides, slides and entertainment – all set to a 1950’s and 60’s surf theme. Water Country USA offers fun for the entire family.
- www.watercountryusa.com
- Williamsburg National Golf Club
The settlers of Williamsburg’s Historic Triangle found great beauty and faced noble challenges in nearby Jamestown and Yorktown. At Williamsburg National, we honor those two nearby historic sites with our existing Nicklaus designed Jamestown Course an our new Yorktown Course designed by Tom Clark. Both courses offer their own “great beauty” and noble challenges” as today’s visitors enjoy golfing at the award-winning Williamsburg National Golf Club.
- www.wngc.com
- Riverwalk Landing
Shop, dine and enjoy the beautiful view. Enjoy a mile-long pedestrian walk along the York River from the Yorktown Battlefield to the Yorktown Victory Center. Sail on the Schooner Alliance or make your own fun on the Beach.
- www.riverwalklanding.com
- Merchant’s Square
Located adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg Historic area. Merchant’s Square is an 18th Century style retail village with over 40 shops and resturants. Visitors and local residents alike regularly experience the Square’s unique shopping, dining and special events offering in a setting of unrivalled beauty.
- www.merchantssquare.org
- Williamsburg Botanical Garden – To create and sustain a botanical garden of wonder and discovery, beauty and inspiration.
- Williamsburg - www.williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org
- Williamsburg Winery, LTD. - Williamsburg Winery is Virginia’s largest winery with an annual production of some 60,000 cases. The 50+ acres of vineyards which surround the winery offer a beautiful backdrop to the old worldstyle village where the winery is located.
- Williamsburg - www.williamsburgwinery.com
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