Dear Travel Friend,

Get ready for an action-packed vacation to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia! History comes alive in this living history museum. Indoors and out, you'll walk in the footprints of notable figures such as Thomas Jefferson and others! You'll get hands-on with 18th-century trades, see art and artifacts in the world-class history museums, you'll eat like a colonial local and you can stay right on the property! Book a vacation TODAY!

My most recent trip was in November of 2017 to shoot an episode of "Beyond Your Backyard" for PBS. 

Sincerely, 
​Erik

Episode Title: Colonial Williamsburg
Season: 1
Episode: 5

​Beyond Your Backyard goes back in time and learns about American life in Colonial Williamsburg. Erik The Travel Guy steps into the shoes of an early American settler in this historic triangle where he takes up arms and learns all about the proper way to fire a musket, ax-throwing, the honest slave story, and how to make delicious ginger biscuits.

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Williamsburg, VA Itinerary

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Get ready for three days of fun, education, outdoor adventures and delicious food and drink in Williamsburg, Virginia!

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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG - A LITTLE LIGHT READING

 

FAST FACTS
State: Virginia
Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Primary Language: English

 

TRANSPORTATION
​​Colonial Williamsburg is part of the "historic triangle" which includes Jamestowne and Yorktown. This triangle is basically located along interstate 64 half way between Richmond and Norfolk, Va.  

Air: RIC (Richmond, Va.) and ORF (Norfolk, Va)

Car: If you are not driving to Colonial Williamsburg, then I suggest you rent a car to explore

Train: Amtrak has a station in Williamsburg

 

THE WEATHER
​While I highly recommend a summer visit to Colonial Williamsburg, be aware that is peak season. During fall, the foliage is gorgeous. 

Peak Season(s): Summer & Fall
Value Season: Winter
Shoulder Season: Spring

Erik's Travel Tip No. 167- What To Do When It Rains

 

WHERE TO STAY
Williamsburg Inn
​Williamsburg Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge (in Williamsburg)

 

WHERE TO EAT
A few of my Colonial Williamsburg favorites include: 

Rockefeller Room (at Willimasburg Inn)
Fat Tuna (in Williamsburg)

 

HELPFUL LINKS
Colonial Williamsburg Official Site
Williamsburg Official Tourism Bureau
Erik's Virginia Page