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Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelight Tour

Williamsburg, Virginia

There's nothing more enchanting -- and eerie -- than walking through Williamsburg at night. The main thoroughfare does have some electric lighting, but for the most part the historic area is lit only by candles in the windows, the glow of the moon...

Historical Landmark
Ghost Tour

Grand Medley of Entertainments

Williamsburg, Virginia

Be transported back to the eighteenth century with an evening of period entertainment that is said to have elicited raucous laughter from the likes of George Washington and his contemporaries. The Grand Medley is a bit of a variety show -- complete sillin...

Comedy
Live Music Venue

Jamestown Settlement

Williamsburg, Virginia

On the banks of the James River not far from the archeological site where the first English colony in America was settled, Jamestown is recreated as a huge hands-on living history exhibit. Kids can explore the huts in the Powhatan Village...

History Museum
Special Collection

Mid County Park

Williamsburg, Virginia

A small park, Mid County is nonetheless packed full of fun for the active family. With basketball and tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and open fields for games of kickball, catch, and kite flying or simply spreading out a blanket and relaxing...

Bicycling
Hiking

Powell House

Williamsburg, Virginia

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

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...