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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

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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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

MEET ERIK THE TRAVEL GUY

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Erik Hastings, a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy is an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to consumers who can't afford to "get their vacations wrong". He is the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. Erik The Travel Guy is also host of the new podcast, Erik The Travel Guy - The Podcast. He leads an incredibly talented team of industry pros and is the editorial driving force of his platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, Erik believes travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, he has learned that travel brings cultures together and he eagerly shares that spirit with his viewers. Read Erik's Full Bio.


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