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Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg

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Historic Site · History Museum
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Step back in time to the days of the Founding Fathers and the Revolutionary War at Colonial Williamsburg. The interactive, living-history museum--which covers 122 hectares (301 acres)--is actually a network of restored Colonial structures manned by costumed, in-character employees. Ride in a rented horse-drawn carriage down the cobblestone streets past the Governor's Palace and Capitol Building. Walk through Merchants Square, an 18th-century marketplace dotted with original storefronts. Take part in America’s fight for independence during a reenactment of the storming of the Governor's Palace or the march to victory at Yorktown. You can even participate in a trial. Purchase the combined Historic Triangle ticket for discounted entries to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Colonial Williamsburg and many more Williamsburg attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Williamsburg tour itinerary site.
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  • I enjoyed Colonial Williamsburg and the interacting of the whole town greeting our stay to the area. It is so well kept and interesting to discover the hidden gems through out the area. Hand built... 
    I enjoyed Colonial Williamsburg and the interacting of the whole town greeting our stay to the area. It is so well kept and interesting to discover the hidden gems through out the area. Hand built...  more »
  • It was like we had stepped back in time. It is like a small colonial village, complete with many people dressed in colonial garb. It takes at least one day to visit all of the buildings, many of... 
    It was like we had stepped back in time. It is like a small colonial village, complete with many people dressed in colonial garb. It takes at least one day to visit all of the buildings, many of...  more »
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  • Truly a National Treasure worth visiting! They do offer a discount for residents of Williamsburg, though they do not extend that to neighboring counties, or state residents for that matter. (That's a shame.) They did not offer a military/veteran discount either. (That too is a shame.) We had a GREAT time on our Haunted Williamsburg tour, which took us inside the Wythe House, a side room at the Governor's Palace, and the Geddy House. Not sure if they use different homes year to year, but that would definitely keep it fresh and draw repeat business.
  • Magnificent place of history, it's really great. Very good organization for visitors, shops, toilets and car parks.

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