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
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