Williamsburg

Williamsburg, which is one of the best weekend getaways in the South, This is a city in the U.S. state of Virginia that was the capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780 and played a significant role in the American Revolution. It forms the “Historic Triangle” together with Jamestown and Yorktown. Its heart is Colonial Williamsburg, a historic district and living-history museum where actors in period costume depict daily Colonial life in the streets, stores, and workshops.

Williamsburg is very modern for such a historic town. The downtown portion of this Virginia Peninsula community was not renovated until the twentieth century. You may now walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers—in fact, in Williamsburg, you could even find yourself strolling among those individuals (or at least, alongside some talented, costumed interpreters acting out their parts). However, the location is not unique. Instead, Williamsburg and adjacent towns like Jamestown and Yorktown are living memorials to some of the country's most famous colonial personalities. Patrick Henry, George Washington, John Smith, Pocahontas, and others are all honored.

The Best Hotels in Williamsburg

• Williamsburg Inn
• Kingsmill Resort
• Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

The Best Things to Do in Williamsburg:

• Colonial Williamsburg
• Jamestown,
• Water Country USA

Ranking:

• 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

Rating:

• 17 in Best Weekend Getaways in the South