Top Ten Great Views of the James River

by Gabe Silver, JRA's Environmental Educator

Its impossible to measure the value of the beauty of the James River for all those who get to gaze upon it. The fall can be the best time to soak up a few great views of the James. Working our way downriver in no particular order of beauty, here are 10 memorable views of the James:

1. The Upper James in Buchanan, VA

2. Balcony Falls along Rt. 501; southeast of Glasgow, VA

3. Harry F. Byrd Bridge over the James (Blue Ridge Parkway); north of Big Island, VA

4. The Riverfront of Lynchburg, VA

5. The Rt. 15 Bridge at Bremo Bluff, VA

6. CSX Railroad Bridge in Richmond, VA

7. The Belle Isle Footbridge; Richmond, VA

8. Libby Hill Park, Church Hill Neighborhood; Richmond, VA

9. Dutch Gap and Henricus Historical Park; Chesterfield, VA

10. Jamestown Island, VA


What are your favorite places to view the James River?

Virginia’s James River Cleanup Plan

We are about to embark on a new chapter in the efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries like the James River. After 25 years of setting laudable goals, of making promises that have come up short, the state and federal governments are now under the gun. By the end of the year, a plan to cut enough pollution to meet the water quality standards for our tidal waters must be developed.

Visit our website to read more about Virginia's James River Cleanup Plan >>