Family Travel
Looking to visit Williamsburg and need to know things to do with kids in Williamsburg? Or are you looking for quick day trips to Richmond or Virginia Beach? Or perhaps regional trips like discovering the homes of the Presidents or catching the sites in DC, Philadelphia or New York? Thinking of a Disney vacation..definitely need good tips for this one. We even have articles updated each season with family travel tips for Busch Gardens and their latest shows! We will bring you fun articles with great tips and some discounts along the way!
Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Pirates, Witches and Cressets…Oh, my!
Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Yes, there is a night life in CW We love Spring when these amazing programs in Colonial Williamsburg return! Add a little drama to…
Yorktown’s Free Trolley Operating Schedule 2025
Yorktown Trolley Operating Schedule 2025 The FREE Yorktown Trolley is one of the best ways to see Historic Yorktown, it is air-conditioned, (and heated), and you expect it back on the streets…
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days – September 6 – 21, 2025
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days 2025! Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days Colonial Williamsburg invites homeschoolers and their families to experience revolutionary educational opportunities. Discover history brought to life and meet the people who…
Visiting the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg with Kids! Admission is now FREE
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…
Best Things to Do in February in Williamsburg and Hampton Roads area
Best Things to Do in February in and around Williamsburg You know what is great about February? There are always lots of interesting events because it is Black History Month,…
Discount Tickets for Williamsburg Virginia & Yorktown
Discount Tickets for Williamsburg Virginia & Yorktown Attractions like Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and more! Looking for discount tickets to Colonial Williamsburg, discount…
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…
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…
Busch Gardens is Celebrating 25 Years of Howl-O-Scream with Haunted Houses, Terror-tories and Screams to the Extreme
Howl-O-Scream® is back for 2024 starting select nights September 6 to November 3, 2024 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream is back and this year they are celebrating 25 years of fear…
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 sold out for 2024 The Virginia Living Museum Education and Herpetology staff began…
Fee Free Fishing in Virginia – June 7 – 9, 2024
Fee Free Fishing in Virginia – June 7 – 9, 2024 🎣🌞 It’s time to reel in the fun of fishing in Virginia! Mark your calendars for Free Fishing Days…
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…
Drummer’s Call Returns to Colonial Williamsburg May 17-18, 2024 – Free Event is Open to the Public to Enjoy
Drummers Call Returns to Colonial Williamsburg May 17-18, 2024 – Free Event is Open to the Public to Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes & Drums, along with fife and drum units…
Local Museums in Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond
Local Museums in Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond There are a lot of wonderful museums in and around Williamsburg, VA. Most museums offer discounts, memberships, free…
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg Groupon Alert!!
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg Discounts Passes are running on GROUPON!Grab it fast folks because when these affiliate link offers below when they are gone, they are gone! Prices below are…
Family Trip to Nashville
Family Trip to Nashville with Teens When I mentioned we were headed to Nashville, TN for Spring Break many people asked what we planned to do with teen kids. Bring…
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…
How about Mountain Biking York River State Park Laurel Glen / Bob Cat Run Trail?
Our friends at Localourist.com where they encourage you to “Live like a local and play like a tourist” have found a great mountain bike trail in our own backyard. Here is their…
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…
We Stayed at the Firefly Lane House through Airbnb
What its like to stay at the Firefly Lane House through Airbnb It was the spring of 2019, before the world fell apart. I was talking to my mother about…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Running, Walking & Cycling Clubs in Williamsburg and Yorktown – Free, Family Friendly and with food and drink perks!
Running, Walking & Cycling Clubs in Williamsburg and Yorktown – Free, Family Friendly and with food and drink perks! For those who love a good run, jog, or walk with…
Road Trip to Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Who’s Ready for a Road Trip?! I have been climbing the walls for a long time and was so excited to finally to go away on vacation again! If you’re…
What is Magnet Fishing, How to Magnet Fish, Where to Magnet Fish and is Magnet Fishing legal?
Magnet Fishing: How to Magnet Fish, Where to Magnet Fish and is Magnet Fishing legal? So, what is this new trend called magnet fishing? Well first off, you aren’t fishing…
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…
Williamsburg Localisms Explained: DoG St., Confusion Corner, The Burg and more…
Williamsburg Localisms Explained: DoG St., Confusion Corner, The Burg and more We do it all the time, we use abbreviations, acronyms and jargon when discussing our favorite places and things…
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? …
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
Drive-Thru Safari Park is Open and a Fun Day Trip!
Drive-Thru Virginia Safari Park Looking for a fun day or weekend trip for the family? Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge, VA is a drive-through safari with free-roaming animals. In…
Anvil Campground in Williamsburg is family friendly, dog friendly, and a perfect staycation!
Update 6/19/20: Free Summer Weekend Events are back in a big way!Starting this Friday, June 5th though Labor Day weekend! Weather permitted. Friday Evening – free ice cream socialSaturday Morning…
Best Timeline for Planning a Magical Walt Disney World Vacation
Planning Timeline for a Magical Walt Disney World Vacation Written by Jill Dalton, Concierge Vacation Planner at Storybook World Travel a Disney Earmarked Agency, May 15, 2020 Planning a magical…
Before you go to D.C. while the kids are out of school check this list of closures…
We love taking the kids to D.C. and it would be a great time to go up there had the COVID-19 not happened. But in case you still have a…
Enjoy Exploring Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe is National Monument We recently visited Fort Monroe and had a wonderful day! We are so fortune to live in an area with so much history. I often…
Williamsburg was voted #6 in the Top 25 Hallmark Christmas Towns!
The Top 25 Hallmark Christmas Towns Index Following story was republished with permission from Reservations.com here is the link for the full story Known for their heart-warming cards, Hallmark has…
How History Buffs Vacation in Gettysburg & Fort Ticonderoga, New York
written by Natalie Miller Moore, editor of Local Scoop and BFF of Tripbound’s Frugal Travel Mama. We are lucky enough to live in a really historic town (hello, Williamsburg, Va.),…
Budget-Friendly Family Travel Tips for Vacationing to Washington, D.C. on a Dime
Written by Megan Whaley Hello, Williamsburg travel friends! It’s Megan again, your Frugal Travel Mama from Tripbound. Last time I was here, I shared my family’s memorable and budget-friendly trip…
Visiting Philadelphia with Kids – Top Picks of Things to See and Do
Written By Brandy Centolanza Philadelphia, PA had a great moment thanks to the Eagles’ first Super Bowl win, but the historic city is more than just its football team. The…
A Weekend Family Getaway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
A Weekend Family Getaway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina By Nicki Brokaw Hey there, Williamsburg! My name is Nicki, and I spend my days being a mama to two amazing…
Just the Six of Us on the Road to Lake Lure, North Carolina – Check Out Our Simple Itinerary of Fun!
Just the Six of Us on the Road to Lake Lure, North Carolina written by Beth Kilgore, travel writer, adventurous parent willing to travel with small children Just before the…
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina — An All-American Family Vacation Without the Costly Price Tag & Crowds
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina — An All-American Family Vacation Without the Costly Price Tag & Crowds by Emily Edmonds Hi, Williamsburg friends! I’m Emily, a fellow BFF of Tripbound’s Frugal Travel Mama…
Charleston, South Carolina — Family Vacation for Under $500!
Charleston, South Carolina—Family Vacation for Under $500! by Mel OBrien Hi there, Williamsburg friends! My name is Mel, and I’m a fellow BFF of Tripbound and a busy working mama…
The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee – Not Just Your Grandparents’ Vacation Spot
Today, we’re kicking things off with none other than Megan, our Frugal Travel Mama! She’s a wife and mama to two kiddos, ages 4 and 6. And, her two favorite…
SeaWorld Orlando is a Certified Autism Center – joining Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove – learn more…
SeaWorld Orlando Joins Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove as first family of Orlando parks to be Certified Autism Centers! On World Autism Awareness Day, SeaWorld Orlando announced that it has…
When is the best time to visit Walt Disney World?
When is the best time to visit Walt Disney World? by Jill Dalton I am often asked when is the best time to visit Walt Disney World and there…
Surviving Unplugged Family Car Rides with Kids – Making a Family Car Ride Fun with Electronics-free Options
Surviving Unplugged Family Car Rides with Kids – Making a Family Car Ride Fun with Electronics-free Options by Jill Dalton The promise of warmer weather brings car trips to Grandma’s…
Looking for things to do in Williamsburg? Check our Williamsburg Season Events page, Live Outdoor Music, Williamsburg Daily Calendar, or Date Night page.
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