Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The world's largest outdoor living history museum, Colonial Williamsburg, which is car-free, allows visitors to travel back in time. The Williamsburg Bray School, an 18th-century school devoted to the teaching of enslaved and free Black children, was formerly housed in a modest, white building nestled away on the William & Mary campus, according to Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary. The 301-acre Colonial Williamsburg contains 88 original structures and is a part of Virginia's historic triangle, which also includes Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg.

Visitors can park their cars at the Visitor Center and use the free shuttle to travel to the town, where they can ride in carriages or carts or wander through the realistically recreated 18th-century residences, pubs, and sites. As some structures are still used as private dwellings, visitors should look for the Grand Union Flags, which designate which buildings are accessible to the general public. Keep reading to discover more best car-free destinations in the US for a getaway.

Location: Williamsburg, Virginia