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
My Colonial Williamsburg curated guide is hot off the press! I am so excited to share it with you! It's 32 pages of useful visitor information to help you make the most out of your next vacation to this iconic corner of the world. 

What's inside? Three hotel suggestions, more than ten restaurant ideas and more than ten activities to add to your itinerary! Plus, detailed transportation and weather information. 

NOTE: To download it (or read it), it's $4.99. To purchase,  you will be redirected to our partners over on my Etsy shop. 
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 VIDEOS

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
WHERE TO STAY, WHERE TO EAT AND WHAT TO DO
Your curated guide awaits! I've shared specific suggestions on where to go, what to do and where to stay on your next trip to Colonial Williamsburg. Take a look!