Chippokes Plantation State Park

Blast into the past at the stately mansion of Chippokes Plantation State Park, where a working farm since the 1600s and formal gardens will make for a special treat. Stroll the pristine gardens then check out antique equipment at the Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum. Whether you're interested in staying at the campground or in cabins, the nearby Olympic-sized swimming pool is an oasis offered to visitors of all stripes. With multi-purpose trails open to hikers and horseback riders alike, you'll be able to explore paths running along rivers and farm fields that will give a truly pastoral feel. Don't forget to grab your freshwater fishing license before you make it here, that way you can angle on the shores of James River with your best pals.