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Patriot Cruise

Chesapeake Bay, Virginia

Take a slow journey back in time as you travel up the Miles River from St. Michael's...

Boat Tour

There's something different happening every day at the Powell's, home to Mr. Powell (an undertaker) and his family. Don't expect anything creepy, though -- Mr. Powell is simply a businessman, not one who deals with corpses. Kids dive into the experience.....

Historical Landmark

Ride the Ducks

Chesapeake Bay, Virginia

Get a crash course in Baltimore history and culture while aboard a World War II amphibious vehicle....

Boat Tour

Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards

Chesapeake Bay, Virginia

This museum combines sports lore and memorabilia in an engaging, easily accessible environment. ...

Special Collection
Baseball

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center

Chesapeake Bay, Virginia

Take a break from the beach and head indoors to learn about Virginia's underwater creatures....

Aquarium

Yankee Candle

Williamsburg, Virginia

It's Christmas year-round at the candle maker's Williamsburg store, where Santa visits every day with children and it "snows" every 15 minutes even in the heat of summer. The magical wonderland entertains kids with singing animatronic mice...

Souvenir & Gift Store

Yorktown Battlefield

Williamsburg, Virginia

The battle of Yorktown brought the American Revolution to an end, and history tells us that General Cornwallis was surprised by his army's defeat here. The gently rolling fields of the Yorktown Battlefield belie their violent past...

History Museum
Special Collection
Historical Landmark

Chickahominy River Front Park

Williamsburg, Virginia

A waterfront wonderland for families along the shore of the Chickahominy near its confluence with the James River, the park offers easy hiking trails and picnic areas, canoe and kayak rentals, pier fishing, and even a driving range. Admission...

Park
Bicycling
Fishing
Swimming
Hiking

Chippokes Plantation State Prk

Williamsburg, Virginia

One of the oldest continuously working farms in the United States, this plantation on the James River offers living history, beautiful gardens, and two manor houses to explore in addition to more standard state park activities like hiking and biking...

History Museum
Special Collection
Historical Landmark
Bicycling
Hiking

Prime Outlets At Williamsburg

Williamsburg, Virginia

A heavenly combination of high-end designers (Burberry, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, kate spade, Dooney & Burke) not found at other outlets along with the usual suspects (Gap, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, and a few surprises like L.L. Bean) mean there's...