Colonial Parkway
Visitor Services

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Food There are places to buy food along this byway.		Gasoline Gasoline is available.
	Information Each of the three primary gateways for the Colonial Parkway offer full-service visitor information centers. At Historic Jamestown and... [more]		Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.

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Special Considerations

Each of the three gateway visitor centers at Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown are fully accessible for disabled visitors. Additionally, the parking areas at the of the Visitor Centers have designated disabled parking, as well as curb cuts.

Restrictions

Commercial vehicles are prohibited from the Colonial Parkway, in order to preserve the integrity of the parkway's original design as a scenic road. Additionally, vehicles with a weight in excess of 20 tons (single axle) are prohibited from the parkway.

The portion of the Colonial Parkway between Newport and Route 199 has been closed indefinitely due to storm damage. Heavy rains caused a massive culvert failure and washed away the ground beneath the pavement. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians must detour using Newport Ave. and S. Henry Street in Williamsburg.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Though the Colonial Parkway is a beautiful drive all year long, the best time is in late April and early May, when the dogwood and redbud are in bloom, and during the brilliant fall color display in mid-October.

High Season

Due to heavy out-of-town summer visitation at Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown, the months from June through August produce extra traffic.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Colonial Parkway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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