Williamsburg Virginia is full of history. The city and the surrounding area have absolutely embraced their apparent role as a historic region and custodian of maintaining a living homage to the early days of America.  

Williamsburg is awash with local attractions, landmarks and museums dedicated to telling the story of how our country was born, how people lived in the Colonial era, and how different prominent and well known, and sometimes little or never heard of people had such influence on how the United States was shaped in its formative years. For all the diversity and ambitions the heart and soul of America was built in this region.

So with all the posturing set aside let’s talk about the fun that any one can have by visiting Colonial Williamsburg. From events, to historical re-enactments, to just visiting any number of great landmarks you’ll find something to tickle your fancy as you visit this charming town. The actual area is called Colonial Williamsburg and is located on 301 acres where hundreds of buildings and other structures have been restored and maintained offering the visitor a quality visit. The grounds are manned by “actors” if you may, costumed in the garbs of the era, telling the different stories associated with the history of Williamsburg. From the great stories of heroism to the dark chapter that includes slavery. Some notable museums to visit would have to be the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Art Museum, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and Basset Hall. 

The grounds has something for everyone and can also be an excellent educational experience. Contact the call center at (757) 229-1000 for information about visiting or just visit the Colonial Williamsburg official website to find out all it has to offer.

Check out all there is to do in Williamsburg, VA!

For the purpose of this post I will feature things to do in Williamsburg, VA in addition to the many historic sites to visit.

The first group of fun activities are not related to History, but offer some of the best fun for the entire family.

1. Busch Gardens - Maybe one of the top amusement parks on the east coast.  Features incredible rides and roller coasters along with several fantastic concessions. My number #1

2. Eight Championship Golf Courses - many people haven’t thought about the great golf courses in Williamsburg, each year a Senior PGA tour event along with an LPGA tour are held here.  Check out Kingsmill, Williamsburg National, Stonehouse, Kiskiack, Ford’s Colony Country Club, The Golden Horseshoe and the The Golf Club and play 18 or maybe 36 holes on your next trip.

3. Ripley’s Believe It or Not - Always a fun 1/2 day can be spent here, especially during a rainy day.

4. Water Country USA - Seasonal summer water park featuring slides, wave pools and fountains, fun for the entire family.

5. Pirates Cove Adventure Golf - Always a kids favorite, great location in the center of all the action.

6. Go Karts Plus - Celebrating Family fun for kids of all ages for the last 20 years.  Excellent go kart track and several other fun amusements including the Disc O, Bumper Cars, Bumper Boats, Arcade, All levels of racing and a miniature golf course.

7. Williamsburg Outlet Mall - Great value shopping for the entire family.  Features over 75 Outlet stores from your favorite retail stores.

8. Williamsburg Winery - Tour taste and enjoy is the motto! Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Gabriel Archer Tavern.

9. Yankee Candle Company - Believe it or not kids and teens love this place. Make candles, watch demonstrations and interact with the the actual workers, fun for the everyone.

10. Haunted Dinner Theatre - there are several different haunted tours available, each creates it’s own excitement for everyone in your party. Check out Tavern Ghost Walk, Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Candelight Tour, you won’t be disappointed!

11. Riverwalk Landing - This really an enjoyable day.  Visit 100’s of really cool shops, take a walk on the beach, enjoy and great lunch and much more.  Plenty of free parking for vehicles of all sizes.

 Here’s the list of Historic Williamsburg Attractions you must see on your next trip.

1. Jamestown Settlement - Experience the story of America’s beginnings at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center.  Really neat relics and items used at the beginning of our country.

2. Yorktown Battlefield - Flashback to 1781 and see the battlefield as it was then, really fun day for the entire family.

3. Colonial Williamsburg - Explore the homes, stores and community as it was back in time, a don’t miss historic day.

Enjoy your next Vacation to Williamsburg, Virginia and look for really cheap vacation package deals!