Freedom Park
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gardens
historic site
biking
hiking / walking
Historical park with hiking and mountain biking trails
Notes from visits
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This park preserves one of the first free black settlements in America, from the early 1800s. It is fun to explore the historical buildings and the 20 miles of mountain biking are entertaining. The park also contains Williamsburg Botanical Gardens and Go Ape.
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Freedom park mountain biking trails
Last updated: January 29, 2025
So many fun things to do - including fossil hunting!
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biking
hiking / walking
rockhounding
paddling
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Spacious, wooded campsites, many with a view of the lake. Electric / water available.
campground
lake
biking
boating
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State park with fossil collecting and hiking. Just a short (free) ferry-ride from Williamsburg.
hiking / walking
campground
rockhounding
beach
historic site
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river
beach combing
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Might be good for wildlife, but skip for fossils.
rockhounding
animal viewing
wildlife sanctuary
beach
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Local park with scenic paddling and a campground
paddling
biking
river
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campground
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Interesting museum where they are reconstructing the USS Monitor
museum
hiking / walking
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Sandy beach on the James for swimming and picnics
want to go
beach
park
swimming
paddling
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Historical park with hiking and mountain biking trails
park
historic site
biking
hiking / walking
gardens
View on Google Maps