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  • Colonial Williamsburg is great, but you can delve even deeper into history at Jamestown. Drive aboard the free ferry and take a ride to other monuments, including the 1609 site of John Smith's fort and a mansion used in the 1676 Bacon's Rebellion.
  • For something less historical (but more fun for kids), hit up Water Country USA, a theme park full of waterslides, wave pools, and lazy rivers.
  • Get even more thrills at Busch Gardens, where you'll find new and exciting roller coasters like the Alpengeist, which brings riders up 195 feet before hurtling them down at 67 miles per hour—while upside down.
  • See where Thomas Jefferson went to college at William & Mary. The working university's campus is home to many old and historically significant buildings. Grab a sandwich with the undergrads at the Cheese Shop.

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"I know of no way of judging the future," said Patrick Henry, "but by the past." That particular quotation couldn't be more fitting as an introduction to Williamsburg, since Henry played an important role here when, as a 29-year-old backcountry lawyer, he spoke out against the Stamp Act in the House of Burgesses in 1765. Many considered him an upstart and called the speech traitorous; others were inspired to revolution. Read More

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Kingsmill Resort and Spa

1010 Kingsmill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185 Map

Distance: 4.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Williamsburg Hospitality House

415 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185 Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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from: $250

Tides Inn

480 King Carter Drive
Irvington, VA 22480 Map

Distance: 31.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Colonial Williamsburg

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
101A Visitor Center Dr.
Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-1776

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Visiting Colonial Williamsburg and its 300 acres of historic property, buildings, museums, homes,... Read More
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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3 miles east of Williamsburg on U.S. 60
1 Busch Gardens Blvd
Williamsburg, Virginia

Distance: 4.4 mi. (from destination center)

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At some point you may need a break from early American history, especially if you have kids in... Read More

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DeWitt Wallace Gallery

325 Francis St
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The DeWitt Wallace Gallery is an award winning decorative arts museum that features an extensive... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Williamsburg

Distance (mi.)
Richmond International Airport/Byrd Field 37.1 map
Norfolk International Airport 38.0 map
Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport 110.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Williamsburg

Distance (mi.)
Hampton/Williamsburg Newport News/Williamsb Airport 14.9 map
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport 98.2 map
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport 112.5 map

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Bedrooms: 1
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Kings Creek Plantation - 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Estate

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Kings Creek Plantation - 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Estate

Bedrooms: 4
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Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Balcony, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Stereo, Sundeck, Swimming Pool, TV
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