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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center
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Address: 307 S England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
The first museum in the country dedicated to American folk art is on England Street, right across from the Williamsburg Lodge. Refurbished and enlarged in the early '90s, this museum houses everything from stenciled coverlets to mourning pictures to paintings and sculpture. It chronicles everyday life, as many of the items were once functional and...
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Address: One Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Thrilling rides and villages inspired by Europe and Colonial America are among the attractions at this family theme park. Tour the French town of Aquitaine and the English village of Burberry Cross, and be sure to pet the Budweiser Clydesdale horses in Heatherdowns, Scotland. Last but not least, the looping Loch Ness Monster roller coaster and the...
DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
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Address: S Henry St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Built in 1985 by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, the museum contains one of the world's largest collections of historical American and British furniture. Their collection of British pottery is also the largest outside that country. Over 8,000 decorative art pieces from 1600 to 1830 are permanently on display in the 11 galleries. Rotating...
Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelight Tours
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Address: 345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Based on the L.B. Taylor book "The Ghosts of Williamsburg," this tour is informative and fun! It is a walking tour of the historic area, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Reservations are absolutely required – about 85,000 people per year take this tour, so reserve as early as you can. Tours are held rain or shine. Most major holidays they are...
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Address: Jamestown Rd, Lamberson Hall, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Located on the William and Mary campus, this museum had its first painting donated in 1732 by the Earl of Burlington. Now the collection has grown to over 3,000 works of art. Particularly noteworthy is the museum's collection of American and English portraits and Native American pottery. There are various events and seminars held at the museum...
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Address: 309 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690
This museum is located in a beautiful Colonial Revival home that was floated across the York River. The museum tells the story of the Chesapeake wooden boats and the fishermen who made the most of the water's bounty. There are marvelous exhibits on the mechanics of fishing and the tools of the trade. At this small museum, you can receive...
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Address: 219 N Boundary St, Williamsburg Visual Arts Center, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Affiliated with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, this gallery is free to the public and carries many traveling exhibits from Richmond. The museum showcases many regional artists and is heavily involved in the local art scene at William and Mary and in the community.
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Address: 176 Water Country Pkwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185
When it’s time to take a break from the past, and the heat, head to Water Country USA. Zip down the twisty Jet Scream slide, float along the Hubba Hubba Highway, or splash with the kids in the Kritter Korral. End your Williamsburg vacation on a lighthearted note with a day here.
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Address: 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA 23185
A 320-acre farm, this property is called Wessex Hundred. The farm dates back to around 1616, the date when the first known owner is recorded. The modern day vineyards were planted in 1985, brining a harvest in 1988. Today, over 65,000 cases of wine are produced each year. Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vidal and Merlot are among the...
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Address: 260 Water St, Rte 1020, Yorktown, VA 23690
The Revolutionary War ended with the Battle of Yorktown in October of 1781, and the event is well commemorated at the Victory Center. There are marvelous inside exhibits that take you through the war. The outdoor re-enactments depict farm life in the 18th century. This is not a place to rush through but to savor the experience of what it must have...
