The heart of historic America has kept its heritage intact with reenactments and preserved colonial settlements to explore.
Yes, Colonial Williamsburg is worth visiting. The world’s largest living history museum, it welcomes roughly half a million visitors yearly and is staffed by costumed volunteers who help bring the past to life. Home to dozens of 18th-century landmarks, it’s a popular destination for families and history buffs.
...MoreYes, Colonial Williamsburg is free to enter, although you need to purchase paid tickets to visit any of the historical buildings or shops. A variety of tickets and visiting packages are available, from single-day tickets up to multi-day passes; it’s even possible to stay overnight at its on-site hotels.
...MoreColonial Williamsburg is famous for being the world’s largest living history museum. Williamsburg was the capital of the Virginia colony from 1699-1780, and the town transports visitors back to the 18th century, thanks to its many historic landmarks, interactive experiences, exhibitions, and costumed guides.
...MoreOne day offers an introduction to Colonial Williamsburg. Begin in the historic area, where you can interact with costumed guides, watch demonstrations and performances, and soak up the 18th-century ambiance. Afterward, visit one of the two on-site art museums, go shopping, eat out, and finish with an evening ghost tour.
...MoreColonial Williamsburg has much to offer. Its historic area features dozens of 18th-century landmarks, costumed guides, performances, and more. It’s also worth visiting its two art museums (Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum), as well as its shops, restaurants, and arboretum.
...MoreWhile one day is enough to offer a good introduction to Colonial Williamsburg, it’s worth spending at least two days to make the most of the park’s historic area, its two art museums, and its shops and restaurants —not to mention to stay overnight in one of its historic hotels.
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