While vacationing in Williamsburg, VA, don’t forget to visit Colonial Parkway! Journey through colonial America on this 23-mile triangular road that connects historic towns Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown. The parkway was completed in 1957 and was created to allow drivers to appreciate the surrounding…
If you’re looking for a fun and charming “trip” in and around Williamsburg, consider trying out one of the many horse-drawn carriage rides available in this historic city. One of the most charming carriage trips perhaps are those provided by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation…
One of the original buildings from Williamsburg’s Colonial days, Bruton Episcopal Church is almost 350 years old and remains a vibrant and important part of Williamsburg’s spiritual and religious community to this day. Established in the late 1660s (with the current building standing since…
When you visit Colonial Williamsburg, you will immediately be drawn to the historic sites and buildings found throughout the town. Below are just some of the places to tour during your stay in Williamsburg, Virginia. Governor’s Palace Completed in 1722, the English Georgian style…
It wasn’t until America gained it’s independence from Britain that Virginia’s capital was moved to Richmond – a more secure and centrally located city. Previously, from 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg was the prosperous center of what was then more sprawling, densely populated, and powerful…