Jamestown Ferry — Attraction in Williamsburg

I have been on people ferrys plenty of times but never an auto carrying ferry. I was visiting the area from Colorado and saw the signs. I expected it to cost money. Since I'm not from the area I didn't know it was public transportation. I had no reason to cross over to Scotland other than is seemed a good touristy thing to do. It was a strange feeling to be sitting still in my truck while moving forward and turning. Scotland was beautiful and so was the rest of the drive to Richmond all of which I would have missed had I not...

I have ridden the Pocahontas, the Williamsburg, and the Jamestown ferry boats. They're all basically the same except the Powhatan and Pocahontas which have an upper viewing deck. You won't want to sit in the bathrooms but otherwise these boats are pretty efficient for crossing the river and the family appreciates the break on our long trips. We always get out with the kids and get a good view. Takes about 15 minutes to...

WOW! I have lived 2-1/2 years on Virginia's Northern Neck, and this was my first trip on this ferry. Also my first time even knowing about this ferry! We went from Surry County into Jamestown. A family or carload with kids would love this. It's 15 minutes of magic across the James River. I read that 2025 will be the 100th year for this ferry -- I hope the VDOT does a proper...