Category: United States

Eating in Williamsburg, Virginia-Part 1

My initial assumptions regarding the food in Williamsburg, Virginia, are wrong. I imagine Williamsburg to be crammed with touristy eateries, without a single ounce of creativity. By the conclusion of our trip, I view Williamsburg, as an underrated, food appreciation, destination. The Bake Shop Though we will on occasion, we are not fans of ingesting…
Williamsburg-Things to Sip

Historic sites and a famous theme park. These are the things Williamsburg, Virginia, is known for, so it’s a delightful surprise that the area offers plenty of places to sit and sip. Colum 15 But first, coffee. Though I’m not sure any destination will compare to the splendidness of Cape Town, coffee culture, I am…
Jamestown Glasshouse-Virginia

Located near the Historic Jamestowne site, Jamestown Glasshouse, is worth a stop. The experience starts with an atmospheric walk from the parking lot, through the woods, to the workshop. If like us, you have a National Park Passport book, the glasshouse, has its own passport cancellation stamp. Were it not for my clumsiness, glassblowing, would…
Jamestown Settlement-Williamsburg Trip

Like Colonial Williamsburg, as a history nerd kid, I’m surprised this is my first visit ever, to Jamestown Settlement, in Virginia. Our day starts at opening. First stop is the recreation of a Native American village. We linger for a moment, but our goal is to get to the ships, before the crowds. It’s fun,…
Historic Jamestowne Site-Virginia

When initially planning a Williamsburg, Virginia trip, many people aren’t aware that there are two Jamestown sites, the Historic Jamestowne Site, and the Jamestown Settlement. Often, visitors must choose between one or the other. Fortunately we visit both. The first order of business at Historic Jamestowne, is to stamp our National Park Passport book. The…
Williamsburg Botanical Garden

If you build a garden, we will come, no matter the size. Though Williamsburg Botanical Garden is small, it is mighty (or at least it’s growing to be). Located in Freedom Park, the garden is a free, colorful, oasis. A respite from the hustle and bustle of tourist laden spaces. During our visit to Williamsburg,…
Kings Dominion-Williamsburg Day Trip

When people think Williamsburg, Virginia, theme parks, Busch Gardens is the place to be, but at little over an hour away, Kings Dominion, in Doswell, Virginia, is an often-overlooked option, on a Williamsburg itinerary. I looked forward to visiting Busch Gardens, but it’s a park I’ve been to several times. Including my high school senior…
Yorktown Battlefield-Virginia

It’s Yorktown Battlefield day. I play the song Yorktown, from the Hamilton soundtrack, as I get ready fortoday’s adventure. The creative arts fascinate me. How writing, music, acting, and visuals, can makeinformation, that dully washed over you in history class, come alive. I know the musical backwards andforwards, so today, instead of just names and…
I FINALLY Visit Colonial Williamsburg

The little girl gazes, transfixed, as the Colonial Williamsburg commercial appears on the tv. Men in three corner hats beat drums, a woman in cap and ample skirts spins wool, and the boy, the boy chasing that hoop down the lane with all the joy of Christmas morning. Oh that her history loving heart could…