WILLIAMSBURG VACATIONS
Bring your family to Colonial Williamsburg for a vacation this year and
experience life in the 18th century. There is so much to see and do
that many visitors return again and again. Every year more than
4,000,000 people from all over the world come to visit this small town
where history was made. In some of the historic areas, visitors can
see performances of the people who lived in Colonial America. With
so many great and interesting attractions, Williamsburg is one of the
most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Listed below
are our picks for the best attractions in Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Historic District – Known as the 'Largest Living
Museum in the World' with authentic reconstruction's, shows, exhibits
and interpreters - the political and intellectual Capitol of England's
colony. Considered to be the origin of the ideas for the concept of
Democracy now used throughout the world.
Historic Yorktown - Small village on the York River where a
Revolution ended setting the stage for a New American Nation to
begin. Many museums, colonial homes, small shops and dining.
Yorktown Victory Center – This drama allows visitors to witness the
Revolution through the eyes of those who were there.
Historic Jamestown - First English settlement. - Authentic replicas of
the boats that crossed the ocean seeking religious freedoms and
opportunities and the fort that served as home for the settlers – the
world of Pocahontas in the Powhatan Indian village.
The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelight Tour
A guide will lead you through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg by
candlelight while sharing eerie folklore of the town. Based on the book
The Ghosts of Williamsburg.
Haunted Dinner Theater
Combines Williamsburg's most creative interactive performance with a
71 Item All-You-Can-Eat Buffet dinner at Capt. George's. Participatory
mystery show complete with clues, special effects, and a little night
magic.
Virginia Living Museum
A nature lover's paradise - spectacular combination of native wildlife
park, science museum, aquarium, botanical preserve and planetarium
– just 20 minutes away.
Williamsburg Golf
Williamsburg is one of the top 25 golf destinations in the world -
Collection of 15 championship golf courses on thousands of acres.
Beautifully designed courses from top designers.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Voted "America's Most Beautiful
Theme Park" for the sixth consecutive year by the National Amusement
Park Historical Association. Busch Gardens is a European-themed
park with 17th-century flair. European cuisine, quaint shops, and a
children's adventure area - wild animals - but wilder rides!
Music Theatre of Williamsburg - Live Show Theater with great
costumes, cast and music. Exciting for the kids.
Water Country USA - Water Country USA, the mid-Atlantic's largest
family water play park, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions,
spectacular entertainment, shopping and restaurants. The park offers
more than 30 attractions for guests of all ages.
Virginia Marine Science Museum - One of the largest Aquariums on
the East Coast. Learn about the sea and everything that lives and
grows in it.
Williamsburgs Pottery Factory - An unusual shopping experience
through 200 acres of pottery, baskets, china, glass, stemware, wines,
cheeses, plants and many unique items.
Williamsburgs Soap & Candle Factory – You will watch soap and
candles being made. Village of specialty shops.
Williamsburg's Outlet Center - Over 80 designer stores. Great food
and a beautiful shopping environment.
Norfolk Botanical Gardens - One of the most beautiful and peaceful
places to spend a few hours in all of Virginia.
Nauticus - Home to the Battleship Wisconsin, Nauticus is an exciting
120,000 square-foot science and technology center exploring the
power of the sea. Neat place for kids and adults.
College of William and Mary - The second oldest college in America
where three early presidents - Jefferson, Monroe and Tyler-were
educated.
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