Williamsburg, Virginia

Get ready for an action-packed vacation in Williamsburg, Virginia! They call it the triangle because of the three biggest historical attractions: Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown. PLUS you’ll find theme parks, water parks, awesome restaurants, cool shopping and yes…way too much to describe.

My most recent trip was in July of 2017 and I was charmed by the diverse family offerings as well as its celebration of American history! Click on the TABS below to learn more and plan your trip!

fast facts / WHAT'S NEW

Destination Name: Williamsburg
State: Virginia
Closest Major Airport(s): Richmond (RIC) & Norfolk (ORF)

Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Primary Language: English

get there and the weather

Location: Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg, I suggest you rent a car to explore.
Train: Amtrak has a station in Williamsburg.

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

colonial williamsburg

I have said it a thousand times before, their is simply no substitution for going there! I love Colonial Williamsburg! Colonial It is the only place that takes you back in time to the very beginning of America. Living museum? You bet! Things didn't just happen "way back when", they're happening today in real time and you and yours will love it. This is the very place where the idea of our country was born; the place where the ideals we stand for as Americans were being defined.

Plan on spending at least full day. It's a little larger than you think so wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes.

For official information and ticketing visit here. https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/explore

JamestownE

I get chills just thinking about Jamestowne! When you visit Jamestown Island, you walk in the footsteps of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas, and the men and women who settled England’s first permanent colony in North America. This is the birthplace of our democracy.

Littlest children might get a little bored, so plan accordingly.

yorktown

During its 350-year history, the port of Yorktown, which remains the seat of government, was the site of the final battle of the American Revolution where on October 19, 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered his British Army to the combined American-French forces under Washington and Rochambeau. Yorktown also figured prominently in the Civil War, serving as a major port to supply both northern and southern towns, depending on who held Yorktown at the time.

You will be surprised when you visit! I love the waterfront so plan on spending at least a half a day exploring.

theme parks & activities

A few of my favorite Theme Park & Activities include:

Busch Gardens
Water Country USA
Great Wolf Lodge
Go-Karts Plus

official tourism resources

Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA.

Official Williamsburg, Virginia CVB

Official State Tourism Bureau Site

Official USA Tourism Site

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