Colonial Williamsburg,

From conversations with George Washington and Patrick Henry to eavesdropping on a group of slaves as they ponder their future in a new country, issues of the day are brought to life through the vignettes acted out by the costumed interpreters....

Colonial Williamsburg,

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.....

Williamsburg, VA

Chowning's offers barbeque and sandwiches for lunch and dinner inside, as well as walk-up service in a garden setting. Kids will enjoy a frothy Williamsburg-made root beer with their meal, and will delight in the evening entertainment: strolling...

Williamsburg,

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...

Williamsburg, VA

Leave some extra time -- and extra room in the tummy -- for breakfast at the Capitol. Just outside the historic area, it's a divine spot for pancake and waffle lovers, with 19 varieties of flapjacks and waffles for the kids to choose from, plus a huge sel...

Williamsburg,

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...

Williamsburg, VA

Kids may not have been alive during the 50s and 60s, but the midcentury surfing theme still adds to their refreshing fun at Water Country; they'll even be singing along to the songs blasting out of the speakers by day's end. Super-fast water...

Yorktown,

Kids can literally walk the path of America's history, from British colony to independent country, at the Yorktown Victory Center; the outdoor walkway/timeline leads to indoor exhibits that show the events leading up to and through the...

South Williamsburg,

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...

Williamsburg,

The almost-hidden theme park is split into seven European countries (most real, one made-up) -- England, Germany, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, France, and "New France" (French Canada) -- a nod to the European heritage that was the foundation of America. ...