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Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown – collectively known as Virginias Historic Triangle – represent the beginning, middle and end of the Colonial period. Here the first English-speaking people settled and stayed, established a Colonial government, and fought the deciding battle in the War for Independence. Just a few miles south of Williamsburg on the banks of the James River visitors will find the Jamestown Settlement and Jamestown Island where, in 1607, a few brave men and boys founded the first permanent English settlement in the New World. East of Williamsburg, on the banks of the York River, lies Yorktown. It was there that George Washington accepted the surrender of General Lord Cornwallis in 1781, and thus won the nations freedom. Not only is the area steeped in history, it is also home to the Mid-Atlantics largest water play park and a theme park with one of the largest roller coasters in the world. The shopping – from colonial crafts to outlet shopping – is among the best in the southeast. Charles City County, to the west of Williamsburg, has nine plantations that tell the history of Colonial life and offer a wonderful driving tour along the James River. This guide tell you what to see, how to get around, where to stay and eat -- all you need to know.