Family Travel in and near Williamsburg,VA

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!

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 ...
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg Groupons!
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg Groupons! Here are some great Groupons that Great Wolf Lodge is currently running! Need a fun night out with the kids? Something different than the usual? Try ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
American Civil War Museum Offers Free Admission to Virginia Public School Teachers and Students
Historic Tredegar Richmond 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 ...
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 ...
Secret Spots to Visit on William & Mary Campus
Actually part of a statue lying in leaves reading a book… OK. Maybe not secret locations… but definitely cool locations on the campus of the College of William & Mary! Note: ...
A Quick Family Escape to Gordonsville, Virginia
An Unexpected Family Vacation Gem In Gordonsville, Virginia Local Author, Ellen Knecht I don’t think I’ve ever told someone about my excursions to Gordonsville and not been on the receiving end of ...
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 ...
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 fact ...
Anvil Campground in Williamsburg is family friendly, dog friendly, and a perfect staycation!
Anvil Campground in Williamsburg, Virginia offers all the amenities of a regular campground plus pool, sand filled playground, WiFi, dog park, general store and so much more. Update 6/19/20: Free Summer ...
Yorktown’s Free Trolley Operating Schedule 2020
2020 Schedule June 15 – September 7 (daily)10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. September 8 – November 15 (daily)11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday Schedule November 20 – December 27 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday only)11 a.m. ...
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 family vacation ...
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 ...
Top 15 Things to Do in February in Williamsburg VA and Hampton Roads area
Photo Credit: Colonial Williamsburg 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 ...
Get your Kings Dominion FREE Pre-K Pass for your kids ages 3 – 5!
FREE 2020 Kings Dominion Pre-K Pass Unlimited fun. Register online by June 14, 2020, and activate by July 5, 2020. The limited-time Kings Dominion Pre-K Pass grants complimentary admission to children age three to ...
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 take ...
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 capitalized ...
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.), so ...
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 to ...
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 City ...
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 little ...
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 triplets turned ...
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 and a ...
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 of three ...
The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee – Not Just Your Grandparents’ Vacation Spot
Hi Williamsburg friends! It’s your travel BFFs here from Tripbound, a local modern travel agency that specializes in saving you time, stress, and money to match you with your perfect ...
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 been ...
When is the best time to visit Walt Disney World?
affiliate links are in this post and on this site When is the best time to visit Walt Disney World? by Jill Dalton I am often asked when is the best time to ...
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 house, the ...