2. Colonial Williamsburg

 

Minstrels ham it up for dinner guests at all four Colonial Williamsburg dining taverns.
Southern Living Photo by Art Meripol. ©2009. All Rights Reserved.

The best place to start with this outdoor museum is at the visitor center. A film and an orientation walk are informative and will save you time. There is so much to see here – buildings, gardens, taverns, trade shops and demonstrations – that it is virtually impossible to see it all in a day or even two. The mini-city is laid out well (think of an 18th-century Disney World), and walking the area is a pleasure. Evening events are held during the summer, so be sure and check those out. Extended summer hours.   (© 10Best)

The capital of Virginia moved to Williamsburg in 1699 after the statehouse in Jamestown burned for a second time. In 1936, John D. Rockefeller donated the money to restore the colonial village and create a living history museum. Simply walking through the village is free, but you'll need a ticket to go inside the historic houses. (from Southern Living)

Hours:

Daily 9am-5pm Hours May Vary Seasonally

Admission:

Capital City Pass Adult $37; Child (6-17) $18 Palace/Capital City Pass Adult $43; Child $21 Governor's Key-to-the-City Pass Adult $49; Child $24 MultiDay Premium Passes Adult $59; Child $29

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Website: Visit the Colonial Williamsburg website »

Type: Historic Sites

	"JC95132" more than a month ago
We stayed at one of the Colonial Houses in Colonial Williamsburg. We had the most wonderful and interesting vacation. The people were friendly and informative. We will go back!!!!!
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	"10Best Guest" more than a month ago
This is a wonderful look back at our country’s heritage---These are the kinds of places I miss living on the west coast.--I would think (and hope) that every area school would make this available to every student at some point in their education! It could be a little pricey for some families, so it should at least be available to school kids.
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