Would you like to take a step back in time? How about when there weren’t any electricity or cars? That far back? Well, you’re in luck! Williamsburg, Virginia is that kind of place.
Why should you visit Williamsburg?
The first words my 9-year-old said were… “This is just like Disney World, except educational!”
(translation: Thanks mom and dad for taking me here, it’s great!)
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| The Governor’s Palace at Christmas |
Tips for Traveling to Williamsburg with Kids:
- Get there as early as you can, it’s almost magical to watch the town wake up.
- Plan all of your stops around the hands-on activities for kids. Our personal favorite was Powell House. We played hoops and sticks in the yard, helped break eggs in the kitchen, made decorations for their party, made traditional crafts, and played games.
- Make time to run around! Our boys loved the maze behind the palace. The farm is also hands-on.
- The colonial shops and farm are kid friendly. The people in character enjoy interacting with the kids and really make history come to life! (this is all included in your admission)
- Our Governor’s Palace tour didn’t seem to be worth the wait. You do not have to wait in line to look at the Palace’s kitchen, cellar, or maze.
- Consider purchasing their refillable mug. You can refill them with coffee, soda, and frozen treats (in the summer).
- Let your kids lead the way with the kid-friendly map from the Visitor’s Center. Children are welcome to wear costumes and even carry the wooden rifles.
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| The people in character are enchanting. |
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I loved Colonial Williamsburg when I was a kid. My dad was in the military, and we were stationed in Virginia for four years. I think we visited Williamsburg at least once a year. (Jamestown is another of my favorites.)
I agree Trisha! I love how you step back in time, feels like you’re almost in another world. I definitely think it’s worth a day or two visit.
I love Williamsburg at Christmas when the palace is decorated for the holidays!
I live in Norfolk, VA… about 30-40 minutes away. We LOVE Williamsburg!
You’re right, though, it’s not very wheelchair or stroller freindly because of all the steps to get into the exhibit buildings.
BTW, we call horse poops “Road Apples”!! So we just say, “Watch out for the road apples.”
Amber – Your comment on the poop cracked up my whole family! Especially the boys! 🙂
oh this is the one thing I really really wanted to do with the kids, but never got too, when we were livng in VA! Looks like SO much fun….maybe one day we’ll make our way back 😉