Virginia Beach Attractions

Colonial Williamsburg is one of my favourite places to visit in the Virginia Beach area, I love being surrounded by all the history, and the beautiful buildings and grounds. I like it so much that my husband and I have bought season passes for the last 2 years.

The park is the worlds largest living history museum at 301 acres with a large amount of fully restored furnished buildings, that are kept looking good by the tradesmen who work and specialise in the trade skills from the 18^th century.

The visitor’s center is modern, up to date and clean; there are a couple of great gift stores and the people on the customer service help desk are some of the friendliest people I have met. You continue through to the ticketing area, and onwards to the bridge that that takes you to the main town. If its your first time to Colonial Williamsburg, take time to watch one of the movies, that tell you all about the history in Colonial Williamsburg.

There are two main ways to travel around Colonial Williamsburg, one is to walk and the other is the bus, the bus is included in your admission ticket and stops at many of the main areas, it also takes a route through the main Williamsburg shopping district which sells all kinds of goodies and gifts.

If you visit Colonial Williamsburg one day of touring the area will not be enough, each day they have different plays, and re-enactments of events that happened in the 18^th century. Performances go on through out the day, and most days the program will vary. Revolutionary City is one of my favourite events to watch, it takes up the whole of the main street. The actors show the collapse of the royal government and is great to watch. It ends with the drum and Fyfe band marching down the street and then a firing of a canon.

If you get hungry walking around the town there is a great selection of food available. You can sample one of the delicious historical snacks, try a Virginia roll or delicious muffins, and wash it down with a root beer. If you’re looking for finer dining or a more fulfilling meal try out one of the town’s restaurants or pubs.

Stores within the museum sell traditional gifts and are staffed by traditionally dressed workers, actors also walk the streets in full 18^th century attire and they will stop and talk with you about the goings on of their day-although they don’t talk about the modern day, they may tell you how they feel about the current slavery issues or they may talk 18^th century politics with you, You can ask them question’s and they will happily spend time and answer you.

There are so many different things to do and see at Colonial Williamsburg I can not write about them all, all I can say is even though I am not the biggest history fan, I will keep returning and enjoying this great place.

If you would like more information visit: http://www.history.org/

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