I moved to Norfolk from Williamsburg after having attended school there for 4 years. Right now, I know The 'Burg better than I know my current hometown. Lucky for you, oh reader, I can now pass on this valuable information.
Williamsburg. The Colonial Capital. Birthplace of American Independence.
No big deal. Williamsburg was established in 1699 out of the former settlement of Middle Plantation. Not much was there other than a church and a college, but Williamsburg eventually became a colonial metropolis. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Patrick Henry, and John Tyler all walked her dusty yet noble streets. As the home of the royally-appointed governors, Williamsburg sat at the centerfold of dramatic events leading up to the Revolution. It hit a bit of a bump-in-the-road after that, but made a grand comeback in the 20th century.
Today, the main attraction is Colonial Williamsburg, a historic recreation and reenactment of Williamsburg in its heyday, the 1770s. Highlights include the Capitol Building, the Governor's Palace, and Bruton Parish Church--all of which are must-sees and well worth your time--but there's SO MUCH MORE.
Interested in Virginia plantation life or the process of drying tobacco? Check out Great Hopes Plantation!
Want to learn more about the horrendous treatment of mental illness in colonial Virginia? The Public Hospital of 1773 is there for you!
How did coffee and chocolate get to the New World? Find out at Charlton's Coffeehouse and Stage!
Always had a burning desire to learn the valuable art of wig making? Go visit the Wigmaker, the one-stop-shoppe for all your hair and hair powder needs!
You could easily spend an entire weekend enjoying all that Colonial Williamsburg has to offer (and, trust me, people have).
Shopping: the Outlets, Yankee Candle Store, The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg
Eateries:
- The Cheese Shop (cheese by the ounce, homemade sandwiches (get the house dressing)
- Blue Talon Bistro (French/continental European cuisine, chocolate mousse that will change your life)
- Aroma's (coffee, live music, fluffy quiche, yummy sandwiches, and cookies the size of your face)
- Sno-to-Go (seasonal snow cones definitely worth a visit)
And if history isn't your cup of tea, there's always Busch Gardens, the most beautiful theme park in America!
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