‘Tis the season of giving! And to give the perfect gift, you first have to find the perfect place to buy. Fortunately, the heart of the Historic Triangle is the ultimate destination to explore, eat, play and SHOP. Whether you’re looking for something off of a wish list, or searching for something uncommon and eccentric, […]
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4 Tips for a Perfect Spring Break
Now that we’re well into a new year, a refreshing spring break is just what you need. Now the only question is: What’s the best way to make this year’s spring break fun, memorable and affordable? We have 4 Tips for a Perfect Spring Break. Should you relax by the pool at a resort? Explore interactive […]
5 Tips to Enjoy a Holiday Road Trip
Around 122 million people will be driving over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house for the holidays. And while the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through white and drifted snow, it takes a bit more preparation to truly survive a road trip if children are involved. Especially if children […]
How to Make a Travel Budget in the New Year
As another year ends and we approach a fresh start, we can’t help but look back at our past mistakes and contemplate the year ahead (something humans have been doing for about 4,000 years!) About half of us claim to make New Year’s resolutions, yet only 8% succeed. So instead of promising yourself you’re going […]
Sharing Their Side of the Story
As you may already know, Colonial Williamsburg is a living history site that shares stories from America’s beginnings through the eyes of historical interpreters—that is, 21st-century museum professionals who assume the identities of real 18th-century people, including actual colonists, free and enslaved people, and Native Americans. And they take their roles seriously by sharing their […]
Williamsburg Summer 2021 Special Events
Can you believe it? Summer is fast approaching! While we still need to travel cautiously in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, you and your family have definitely earned some major TLC after a year of being cooped up at home, which means there’s no better time for some exciting Williamsburg Summer 2021 Special Events! […]
Busch Gardens 2021 Special Events
If you’re like us, you’re really missing roller coasters right now. Luck is with us. We just got news of Busch Gardens 2021 special events planned for this year. If your family could use some socially distanced fun (what other kind is there?), look no further. Your only job now is to figure out which of […]
Looking Ahead at 2021 in Williamsburg
Something we’re all probably looking forward to is the New Year. After being cooped up at home for 9 months, it’s important to get out and have experiences that enrich our lives (following the latest safety protocols, of course!). We also want to encourage the support of local tourism and small businesses however we can […]
Celebrating Halloween This Year
You may be wondering how Halloween will look this year, given that cases of Covid-19 are still on the rise in many places throughout the country. As it always has been, necessity is the mother of invention. One thing we humans have always been good at is adapting to change, and celebrating Halloween this year […]
2021 Williamsburg Events
Colonial Williamsburg offers high-quality programs that address a range of topics with significant historical and modern significance. Join skilled professionals and distinguished academics as they explore the decorative arts and material culture, historic trades, and horticulture. Check out these 2021 Williamsburg Events… 23rd Annual Working Wood in the 18th Century Back to Work: Functional Furniture […]