York County Virginia: A Place to Retire, Relocate or Purchase a Second Home

Real estate investors and home buyers want to purchase homes in York County because the nearly 200 miles of coastline along the York River and its tributaries offers a desirable waterside lifestyle, the county's population is actively involved in the community, the school district has an excellent reputation, and real estate taxes are low. York County Virginia is bounded by Williamsburg, Newport News, and James City County to the north and west, Hampton to the south, and the York River to the east. This means homeowners or home buyers in this area are centrally located, and can commute nearly anywhere on the Peninsula with ease. The Colonial Parkway, part of Colonial National Park, runs through York County and connects the James River to the York River. This 30 minute wooded drive along both rivers. links Historic Jamestowne in Williamsburg to the battlefields of Yorktown. The strong economy of York County is bolstered by the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station and a Coast Guard station, both which remain in operation even after numerous base closings nationwide Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown Residents and visitors to York County can now spend time relaxing along the riverfront at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, a newly renovated retail development and a park along the York River. Riverwalk Landing combines colonial style architecture with an eclectic mix of shops, a widened beach area, several restaurants, a performance area, a two-tier parking garage with ample space, and two docks - one that supports cruise and tall ships and another for smaller personal watercraft. The locally famous Nick's Restaurant, an elegant seafood restaurant owned by a generous Greek family who gifted some land to Yorktown, at one time overlooked the York River nearby. Though Nick's is gone, part of the staff and manager continue the tradition of serving fine food at the Duke of York Motor Hotel in Yorktown, in the River Room. The restaurant still overlooks the waterfront, and has the same quality and price of fare as the old Nick's ($18.95-$35 per entr