2023 Schedule The Yorktown Trolley is one of the best ways to see Historic Yorktown, and you expect it back on the streets Friday, March 24, just in time for an exciting lineup of spring events! The Trolley alleviates the hassle of finding parking close to the waterfront, especially during peak tourist season. The overall route takesContinue Reading
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days February 25 – March 5, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days 2023! Colonial Williamsburg invites homeschoolers and their families to experience revolutionary educational opportunities. Discover history brought to life and meet the people who contributed to the founding of America. 2023 HOMESCHOOL DAYS DATES AT COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG: During these special times, homeschoolers and their families can discover history brought to life atContinue Reading
Secret Spots to Visit on William & Mary Campus
OK. Maybe not secret locations… but definitely cool locations on the campus of the College of William & Mary! Here are some of our favorite spots on the campus of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. We have visited these spots for years, so we are sure you will enjoy them too.Continue Reading
Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Pirates, Witches and Cressets…Oh, my!
Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Yes, there is a night life in CW Add a Little Drama to Your Nightlife! There is a night life in Colonial Williamsburg with their Evening Programs! The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Evening entertainment includes signature favorites and new enchanting experiences. Get tickets to takeContinue Reading
Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens is back with Haunted Houses, Terror-tories and new shows…
affiliate links in this post and on this site Howl-O-Scream® is back for 2022 starting select nights September 9 to October 31, 2022 Your fate awaits with five haunted houses, five terror-tories™, four sinister shows, two party zones and six menacing BOOze bars and bites to fuel the fear and tackle the night’s frights. This year there areContinue Reading
Fall Foliage in Williamsburg, Virginia – when is the best time to visit?
Fall Foliage in Virginia – when is best time to see the leaves change in Williamsburg? When is the best time to see the leaves change color in the Fall in Virginia? When are the fall leaves the best in Williamsburg? All good questions but the answer depends on several factors. To pick the perfectContinue Reading
Have you been on The Bassett Trace Nature Trail – a local secret now open again to the public
The Bassett Nature Trail in Colonial Williamsburg – venture into nature If you are looking for a wonderful place to take a short walk or a longer hike…this is your spot: The Bassett Trace Nature Trail. It includes foot bridges, streams, a dam with the pond where the Rockefeller family once had built their boathouse,Continue Reading
Shark Tooth Hunting at Chippokes Plantation State Park Surry Virginia
Our friends at Localourist.com where they encourage you to “Live like a local and play like a tourist” have found their favorite spot. Here is their article: Shark Tooth Hunting at Chippokes Plantation State Park Surry Virginia by Localourist.com explorer and writer C Bada Just a short fun trip on the free ride on theContinue Reading
Local Residents enjoy free admission every day at Jamestown Settlement & the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Don’t forget if you are a local resident you may get free admission! Local Residents enjoy free admission every day at Jamestown Settlement & the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown To show their appreciation for the local community, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation offers free admission to residents of James City County, York County and the CityContinue Reading
The Turtle Census at the Virginia Living Museum is a great hands on experience
The Turtle Census at the Virginia Living Museum is a great hands on experience This event has three dates for 2022Only one with spots available is now: July 16 (9-11:30am)Sign up | July 16 The Virginia Living Museum Education and Herpetology staff began a multi-year research project to monitor the population changes of freshwater turtlesContinue Reading
Aquatica Orlando Discount Tickets with Dining Option, or 2, 3 or Unlimited SeaWorld Park Visits – Aquatica Ticket starts at $56.50 a Day Let’s Get Summer Started!
Affiliate links run on this post and this site. Aquatica Coupon Discount – Groupons! Aquatica Orlando Admission with Dining Option, or 2, 3 or Unlimited SeaWorld Park Visits are the latest Groupons. We all love a deal and this summer don’t head to any amusement park without checking for coupons / discounts from Groupon first.Continue Reading
Jamestown Beach Event Park, Williamsburg VA – parking fees and info
All about Jamestown Beach Event Park in Williamsburg Virginia Jamestown Beach Event Park is a family and dog-friendly beach that’s open daily 8 a.m. – sunset. The beachfront park features picnic areas (some shaded) with charcoal grills; a designated fishing area (freshwater license is required); an observation pier (for viewing only); outdoor rinse stations; paddle craft launch/loading/storageContinue Reading
Drummers Call Returns to Colonial Williamsburg May 20-21, 2022 – Free Event is Open to the Public to Enjoy
Drummers Call Returns to Colonial Williamsburg May 20-21, 2022 – Free Event is Open to the Public to Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes & Drums, along with fife and drum units from across the United States, will celebrate the tradition of military music during Drummers Call Weekend, May 20-21. A mainstay of the Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes &Continue Reading
Best places to fish, rent a canoe, kayak, boat and launch a boat in Williamsburg, James City County and York County, Virginia!
Best places to go fishing, rent a canoe, kayak, boat and launch a boat in Williamsburg area Williamsburg, James City County and York County have amazing historical locations but they also have some of the most beautiful places to fish and boat. If you are looking for a place to fish with family and friendsContinue Reading
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg Day Passes Stay Sale and Groupon Alert!
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg Discounts DAY PASSES are here and they are running on GROUPON!We almost never see these and not sure if we have ever seen one on a GROUPON! So grab it fast folks because when these affiliate link offers below when they are gone, they are gone! Great Wolf Lodge Single–Day PassesContinue Reading
Colonial National Historic Park – Yorktown Battlefield – Visitor Information
Colonial NHP – Yorktown Battlefield The following information is from VisitYorktown.org local museums and attractions page – Begin your visit at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, where an orientation film, museum exhibits, and bookstore are available. Explore the fields, earthworks, and historic buildings where American independence was won. Driving tours of the battlefield include siegeContinue Reading
Visiting the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg with Kids!
Visiting the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg with Kids! Ok. So you are visiting Colonial Williamsburg, or maybe you live here and you have never visited the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, and you want to know what to expect and what you will find? Well then, this is the perfect quick guide for youContinue Reading
Adam’s Garden is a sweet little garden in the heart of Williamsburg
Adams Garden at William & Mary Adams Garden, framed by a white picket fence, is a sweet little garden located at the corner of Richmond Road and N. Boundary Street across the street from Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchant Square shops (Talbots and Williamsburg at Home). Take a moment to enjoy the beauty around you, relax onContinue Reading
