Williamsburg
Williamsburg is relatively recent for a city with such a rich history. The city's downtown wasn't renovated until the 20th century on the Virginia Peninsula. Now you can retrace the paths that our founding fathers traveled in the past; in Williamsburg, you might even come upon those individuals walking alongside you (or at least, alongside some talented, costumed interpreters acting out their parts).
But the place isn't particularly unique. Rather, Williamsburg and neighboring places like Jamestown and Yorktown are living memorials to some of the most well-known figures in our colonial history. They all get their due: Patrick Henry, George Washington, John Smith, Pocahontas, and many others.
You've come to the perfect location if you want an educational experience in American history unlike any other. Like other top tourist destinations in Virginia, this community takes pride in its living history museums, which include Colonial Williamsburg and the vicinity of Jamestown. Plan a trip to Water Country USA or Busch Gardens when you need a break from the past.
Rankings:
- #1 in Best Places to Visit in Virginia
- #5 in Best Historical Cities to Visit in the USA
- #5 in Best Places to Visit in November
- #7 in Best Places to Visit in May
- #8 in Best Cheap Summer Vacations
- #9 in Best Beaches in Virginia
- #13 in Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA
- #14 in Best Cheap Family Vacations
- #17 in Best Weekend Getaways in the South
- #17 in Best Cheap Vacations in the U.S.
Location: Virginia
