Exploring historic Great Shiplock Park

One of the quieter places to watch the tidal James River is at Great Shiplock Park at Dock and Pear streets in Shockoe Bottom. It has a historic working canal lock, trails, fishing spots and many great views of the river and downtown. The site is farth…

One of the quieter places to watch the tidal James River is at Great Shiplock Park at Dock and Pear streets in Shockoe Bottom. It has a historic working canal lock, trails, fishing spots and many great views of the river and downtown. The site is farthest east of the historic James River & Kanawha canal locks. Continue reading

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