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
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. |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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! |
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My name is Erik Hastings, (a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy) and I am an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to viewers who simply "get their vacations wrong". In addition to being a single dad of two amazing children, I am the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. I am thrilled to be a part of an incredibly talented team of industry pros and the editorial driving force of my media platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, I believe travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, I have learned that travel brings cultures together. Read Erik's Full Bio.
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