Tag: Virginia
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…