Williamsburg

Pros: Atmosphere, costumes, music, excellent food!
Cons: Expensive - but worth it!

While my parents were recently visiting Williamsburg this year we were able to drive up and stay with them for most of the two weeks they were here. While the vacation was pretty open with what we were going to do, my Mom had several places she...

Pros: quality shows and exhibits to see, participation, good evening programs, food
Cons: lots of walking, might not hold younger kids interest

I love American history and our heritage., and because of this, Colonial Williamsburg was on my short list of places I wanted to visit. Through the years one thing or another kept coming up and prevented me from going, but this spring we finally ...

Pros: RICH HISTORY, AMAZING SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES!!
Cons: IT CAN BE EXPENSIVE!

Spring is a beautiful time of the year in Williamsburg, Virginia! The temperature is just about perfect, often with a warm gentle breeze. The Dogwoods are beginning to bloom and the Azeleas are not going to be far behind! If you are interested in...

Pros: Great value, beautiful, interesting - you can't visit without learning something
Cons: Some things are a little pricey, everything closes EARLY

I just returned from four days in Williamsburg, so everything is fresh in my mind and I'm eager to share. My husband and I are 30 and 24 years old, respectively, so we were definitely not the main demographic of the area. We chose mid-September for our ...

Pros: Beautiful flowers, historical charm, food to savor, with remarkable destinations in every walk taken.
Cons: Too hot and humid in mid-summer.

Walk the cobblestone streets, talk with friends you haven't met yet, relax while on a carriage ride, shop till you drop, wander through a brilliant array of gardens in the springtime, bask in the summer sun, enjoy beautiful Christmases of the past as...

Pros: Relive the first Independence Day, experience the colonial times of early America.
Cons: Summers are quite warm.

We travelled from Washington DC to Williamsburg in the month of April. It's about a 3 hr drive down I-95 south from DC. I would recommend going during the early spring or fall, summers are very hot, and I would imagine that the place gets rather dusty....

Pros: Lots of history; easy drive from most anywhere on the East coast
Cons: Not much to do in the event of bad weather; Much of Williamsburg is run-down

Our family took our summer vacation to Williamsburg in August 2003. We had high expectations. We had heard nothing but good things about Williamsburg. THE GOOD I'll start off with the positive things about Williamsburg. There's ...

Pros: Atmosphere, Experience, Food, Accommodations.
Cons: Very hot and can be expensive.

In August of 2005, my parents decided that they were going to drag their 18 year old son (aka me) to Williamsburg. I was not too thrilled with the idea of going to a historical community, but I decided I'd give it a shot. When we arrived at our ...

Pros: Williamsburg isn't simply U.S. history. It will take you to a variety of countries.
Cons: Again, I say it is too hot in the summer. VERY humid.

In Part I of this series, it was mentioned that Williamsburg, Virginia is more than history. Though the historical charm that offers educated and fun moments will forever leave an impression on the visitors, the present time is history in the making,...

Pros: Interactive, knowledgeable staff
Cons: Summer has heat, dust & humidity, but still worth it

A wonderful and alive living history museum filled with knowledgeable costumed interpreters.

This year-round living history museum provides an in-depth view of life in the late 18th century to its visitors. Sure, it's great for families, but...

Pros: CHOCOLATE, all the food
Cons: none

My husband and I were celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary in 1995 and wanted to go some place special. We live in Newport News, Virginia, about 10 minutes away from Colonial Williamsburg. I had seen advertisements about the Trellis Restaurant located...

Pros: Beautiful grounds, nicely appointed rooms
Cons: No one ever at the concierge desk

Review Topic:  Accommodations

I had the opportunity to take an all expenses paid trip to Williamsburg, Virginia this summer. The accommodation of choice was the Radisson Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center. This...

Pros: History. Natural Beauty. Plethora of possibilities.
Cons: People. The more touristy the place the more expensive.

I should start right off by letting you know that this is not going to be your normal sort of rating of a place. I'm not going to go into too much detail about things, because I am going to assume that you will be getting some other sort of reference...

Pros: Many people to see and places to go within a small area.
Cons: Too hot in the summertime.

At this point I have highlighted special places in Colonial Williamsburg and its surrounding area. However, take heed...there's more. Only minutes from Williamsburg, you will find Jamestown on the James River, flowing from the Chesapeake where Berret's...

Pros: Many people to see and places to go within a small area.
Cons: Too hot in the summertime.

At this point I have highlighted special places in Colonial Williamsburg and its surrounding area. However, take heed...there's more. Only minutes from Williamsburg, you will find Jamestown on the James River, flowing from the Chesapeake where Berret's...