You know what is great about February? There are always lots of interesting events because it is Black History Month, and it includes Presidents Day (long weekend) and Valentines Day! This year (2021) we luck out because Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday and it is the during the President’s Day long weekend! So, ifContinue Reading
The Marl Ravine Trail – Mountian Biking at York River State Park
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: The Marl Ravine Trail – Mountian Biking at York River State Park by Localourist.com explorer and writer C Bada Just a heads up as you drive into the park. York River StateContinue Reading
Chippokes State Park Surry Virginia – Shark Tooth Hunting
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: Chippokes State Park Surry Virginia – Shark Tooth Hunting by Localourist.com explorer and writer C Bada Just a short fun trip on the free ride on the Jamestown-ScotlandContinue Reading
A Public Audience with the 1st President, George Washington
A Public Audience with the 1st President, George Washington February 13, 2021 – 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Live, outdoor performance. Part of your ticket to Colonial Williamsburg (Free with Annual Membership or Good Neighbor Pass) Meet with President Washington as he looks back over his long career in public service. How did his yearsContinue Reading
Is Disney Still Magical?Visiting Walt Disney World During a Pandemic
Is Disney Still Magical? Visiting Walt Disney World During a Pandemic Written by Jill Dalton, Concierge Vacation Planner at Storybook World Travel a Disney Earmarked Agency 11/19/2020 posted – photos are from Nov 2020. I visit Walt Disney World, and other Disney destinations, usually twice a year with my family. To say we love theContinue Reading
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg Groupons!
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg GROUPON starts at $139/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 more offers latest Groupon from Great Wolf Lode Williamsburg! (ifContinue 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
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
Family Travel in Virginia: Take the Family on the Presidents’ Homes Tour
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
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
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
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
