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Drive 112
James River Plantations
Some of time's finest treasures can be found along this drive, which starts in the
modern city of Richmond, passes centuries-old plantations and Civil War historic
spots, then ends in one of the places where America began.
Length:
About 75 miles, plus side trips
When to go:
Pleasant year-round
Nearby attractions:
Busch Gardens, a theme park and re-created European villages,
southeastofWilliamsburgviaRte.60;ColonialNationalHistoricalParkandJamestown
Settlement, in Jamestown
Special Lodging:
Wedmore Place, Williamsburg; Piney Grove at Southhall's Planta-
tion, near Williamsburg
Not to be missed:
Historic Garden Week, when many private properties in Virgin-
ia—the James River area included—are open to the public. Held the last full week in
April. For information, contact the Garden Club of Virginia
Further information:
Virginia Tourism Corporation
James River Plantations
1.
Richmond
NowadaysmodernskyscraperscasttheirreflectionsontheJamesRiverinRichmond,where
the streets were originally laid out in 1737. Down through the centuries, those streets have
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