Tag: travel

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…
We Eat A Lot of Williamsburg Ice Cream-Virginia

Williamsburg, Virginia, has an unending quest to teach visitors history. I remember being extra excited at Mount Rushmore, because I got to taste vanilla ice cream made from the original recipe Thomas Jefferson brought back from Europe. With this ice cream history knowledge, I should have known there wouldn’t be any old-timey inspired Williamsburg Ice…
Staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

We choose to stay at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort out of longing. We were supposed to be in the actual Caribbean. Spending a week in a treehouse, on a chocolate farm, on an island, in Panama. Unfortunately, there are some property issues, and rescheduling our stay doesn’t work. The decision is made to relocate my…
Keys to The Kingdom Tour-Disney World

*Note-This post will contain information regarding the Keys to The Kingdom Tour in the Magic Kingdom. If you are someone who likes to be surprised, this post may contain spoilers regarding what you will get to see and do during the tour. When my birthday dream staying-in-a-treehouse-on-an-island trip was cancelled, I racked my brain to…