Parksley most noteably known for, being one of the only planned towns on the Eastern Shore of Virginia was built entirely around the newly formed railroad in the late 1800s. Visit Parksley today and you can revisit some of the towns history at the local Eastern Shore Railway Museum, where you will find cars that have been donated and restored. Besides visiting the Railway Museum, check out some of the other great places Parksley offers.
The town park, O'zone arcade, Russells Formal and Bridal, Whats Your Fancy?- home store.
Other amentities include a town grocery store, bank, flower shop, pharmacy, police department and fire department.
Parksley is just another small example of a quaint town on Virginia's Eastern Shore.