Family Travel in Virginia: Take the Family on Presidents’ Homes Tour Written By Brandy Centolanza Virginians are fortunate enough to live in a place where history comes alive every day. Our commonwealth is the birthplace of the most United States presidents, eight to be exact. This Presidents’ Day, consider taking a road trip with yourContinue Reading
Groupon Alert! Busch Gardens, Great Wolf Lodge and AMF Bowling
We are always looking for a good deal on fun things to do in Williamsburg, Yorktown and Hampton Roads? Scroll down for our affiliate links that will get you to the Groupon best prices!! Busch Gardens Williamsburg 2021 Admission Ticket for One to Busch Gardens Williamsburg $88.99 $76.99 About This Deal When can I visit?:Continue Reading
Hamilton Fans Itinerary at Colonial Williamsburg – Follow the story…
HAMILTON Fans Itinerary at Colonial Williamsburg Have you streamed Hamilton on Disney+ and/or did you see the show live? Fans of Hamilton the Musical and Hamilton the man can now follow the story of the birth of the young, scrappy, and hungry country with Colonial Williamsburg’s Hamilton Fans Itinerary! Of course, Alexander Hamilton was noContinue Reading
Hermitage Museum – the perfect day adventure and Admission is FREE for the rest of 2020
Hermitage Museum – FREE Admission for 2020 Museum Admission is FREE through the rest of 2020 Now this one is a little out of the Williamsburg area but definitely worth the drive. How do I know…heck, I was married at the Hermitage Museum in Norfolk under the huge magnolia tree in the back overlooking theContinue 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
The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Top Things to See!
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 you and your family. First of all the museums wereContinue Reading
Exploring the Quaint Town of Kilmarnock
Exploring Kilmarnock Want to escape for an afternoon away? After a long work week we headed to the quaint little town of Kilmarnock. Our plan was simple, enjoy time exploring the town and visit Ditchley Cider Works. The hour drive from Williamsburg to Kilmarnock is easy, no interstates, no traffic just lovely scenery. The driveContinue Reading
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg is back with a $120/night Groupon!
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg GROUPON starts at $120/night! We are so happy the Great Wolf Lodge is back open but don’t worry they have COVID-19 safety steps in place. We have our affiliate links below that direct you to the latest offers. Scroll down for offers latest Groupon from Great Wolf Lode Williamsburg! (if youContinue Reading
Belle Isle/A Day in Richmond
Belle Isle/A Day in Richmond by Kimberly Suter Are you looking for a day trip outside of Williamsburg? Would you like to do something active or simply sunbathe and relax? Look no further than Belle Isle in Richmond, VA. Belle Isle has something for everyone seeking to enjoy nature. On our visit, we explored theContinue Reading
Adams 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
A Parent’s Guide to Weekly Themed Visits to Colonial Williamsburg
A Parent’s Guide to Weekly Themed Visits to Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg has put together an awesome 8 week visitation program. They have done all the hard work for us parents – we just have to choose which theme we want to do this week! The folks at Colonial Williamsburg have put together online contentContinue Reading
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days for 2020 – 2021
Homeschool Experiences at Colonial Williamsburg! 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. Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days 2020-2021 HOMESCHOOL DAYS DATES: September 5 – 20, 2020 February 20-28, 2021 September 4- 19, 2021 During theseContinue Reading
James River State Park in Gladstone, VA – Fun Day Trip with the Family!
by Kimberly Suter If you’re like me, you’re asking yourself “where can I take the kids to get away without staying anywhere?” or, “what can we do that everyone will enjoy while staying away from crowds of people?” The answer? Gladstone, VA. Just a short 2 ½ hour drive from Williamsburg, West of Richmond andContinue Reading
American Civil War Museum Offers Free Admission to Virginia Public School Teachers and Students
ACWM Offers Free Admission to Virginia Public School Teachers and Students The American Civil War Museum will offer free admission to any Virginia public K-12 school teacher or student and will continue to do so through June 2021, at American Civil War Museum Richmond and American Civil War Museum Appomattox. Made possible by a generous contributionContinue Reading
Take the family to Nauticus! Check out their NEW Small Group Adventures
Nauticus is OPEN! Wondering what to do this weekend during the pandemic…well here is something that is fun, educational and has COVID-19 protocols in place. Get on the highway and head down to Nauticus! They have their regular Battleship tickets and now NEW Small Group Adventures (keep scrolling to read about these) Battleship tickets areContinue 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! Note: Please adhere to social distancing if you visit these spots. These are all outdoor locations that you can enjoy walking and get some exercise. Note that there are not public restrooms available as the CollegeContinue Reading
A Quick Family Escape to Gordonsville, Virginia
An Unexpected Family Vacation Gem In Gordonsville, Virginia I don’t think I’ve ever told someone about my excursions to Gordonsville and not been on the receiving end of a funny look or an “Excuse me, where?” I’m telling you, I’ve been to a lot of places. And, Gordonsville is the tiny town that keeps meContinue 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 can 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
