Williamsburg Travel Forum

I would like all the advice I can get on what to do in Williamsburg, VA. My fiance and I are going there on our honeymoon that last week in October. I have looked at all there is to do there and I have no idea where to start. Should I buy a travel package deal or should I wait till we get there to buy tickets? Also advice on where to stay would be nice. We are wanting a nice hotel, but not too pricey. We aren't going to be in it that much so we would rather use our money on other things. But we don't want to stay in a run down place either. We thought about driving out to VA Beach one of our days and viewing all the lighthouses and attractions out there. But we are more interested in the colonial part so that's where we want to spend the majority of our trip. So any suggestions would be great.

Thanks
Heather Crane/Hendrix (to be)

were planning on visiting williamsburg for 5-6 days this July. Is it better to buy the 7-4-1 ticket or buy individually

We visited your restaraunt several years ago and enjoyed the small mini corn muffins. I am unable to locate a recipe for these. Can you help?

Is it at all possible to hold a small wedding ceremony (40 people) at The Raleigh Tavern? It would be in a years time.
Thankyou,
Tim Raleigh

I'm coming to Williamsburg with a car club and we would like to get out early in the morning, drive for a while, then stop for breakfast, then drive back. Perhaps 30 miles out for the drive. Is there a great place to stop for breakfast along a route 30 miles out in either direction. Preferably a pretty ride. Maybe on the way to Yorktown, Norfolk, etc.
We could have as many as 20 or 30 descend on the resturant at one time so we need either a couple of ideas or a large place.
Thank you,

Can anyone suggest a real nice and clean hotel near the Williamsburg Winnery?

im keen to come and buy some embroidered stockings-can you send detailka? Best wishes
Karen

I am taking 12 high school students to Williamsburg in the spring. I am looking for a resturante with an old time theme. OR even a B&B that would hold a nice dinner for them.....any ideas would be great...
sue

Anyone had Christmas lunch at King's Tavern? What is the general menu and serving arrangement?

My family will be spending Thanksgivign 2007 in Williamsburg and I am looking for accomodations. I will need 6-7 rooms. I would love to stay in a historical home verus a hotel chain. Any suggestions? Can I rent rooms in a plantation?

My wife and I are coming to Williamsburg next May (2007) for a week and someone told me next year was a special year for Williamsburg. Like 400th anniversary or something. If this is true do you know of any special activities going on that we might want to plan our trip around or is there a good web site to check on local activities. Thanks a lot.

Mike S.

Would someone know about the King William Inn (or is it the Travelodge King William?) We have reservations for next May there. We have previosly stayed at the Country Hearth Inn and Suites and have no complaints about that, the location was perfect. I would like to know about the Capital Landing Road area, is it safe? It seemed so last year. What can you tell me about the area around the King William? Any reviews would be appreciated.

Is there any where in or around Williamsburg that has live music?

Looking for discounted one day only tickets to Colonial Williamsburg for two adults. Is there such a thing?

We are going in the weekend of Oct 20 and since its Halloween time thought we would get into the spirit and go on a ghost tour. I know their a tourist trap but, it is something for the kids to do in the evening. I found two on the Internet.
1. Run by the Williamsburg organization called:
"Legends,Mysteries,Myths,and Ghosts" tour
2. Run by a Private operator called:
"Ghosts of Williamsburg" Tour

I also saw one in Yorktown. Has anyone been on any of these? Or has an opinion if one is better than the other?

My husband, toddler and I are going to Williamsburg for the first time next week. I would appreciate any suggestions of places to go with my 14 month old. I would also appreciate any suggestions as to dinner resturants. We would very much like to go to one of the colonial resturants. I can not recall the name, but I remember reading that one had a tavern show that was family friendly until 8pm. How about Kimg's Arms or Christina's? Any other suggestions? My son is generally very good at resturants, especially if there is a lot of action.
Thanks in advance.

I have been searching for the best flex ticket prices for my stay
July 8-July 15. I found the 7-4-1 Flex Ticket: 7 Attractions for 1 Price! Unlimited admission during your stay to Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Jamestown, Yorktown Victory Center and Yorktown Battlefields for $162.20 at a website. Does anyone one know of this combination being offered cheaper or a variation. I have 4 and 5 year old boys and they wouldn't pay a thing. Thanks for any information.

I've not traveled to Williamsburg before, but I will be going there with my wife and son this August 20-26. After a little research, I booked a room at the Hilton Garden Inn. It seems nice, and the price was OK - 134 a night. Has anyone had any experience with this hotel before? Or do you like somewhere else better? I'm looking for something at a decent price, but with a good AAA rating.

Thanks!

I reserved the legends and myths evening tour through my hotel, but have only seen ads for the ghosts of williamsburg candlelight tour in the travel brochures. Is one better?....Should I do both or are they too similar?

i am going to stay at the govenors inn, but read 2 reviews about the noise level of the trains in the night...is this a big concern or were those people the exception?

hi I live in Florida and we are going to spend 5 days in Williamsburg at Christmas. We already have our hotel,but we are wondering what are the best restaurants and taverns to eat in and what are the activities we should not miss. We like music and would like to hear some in an historical setting as well. And where are the best lights for the holidays?

If anyone is coming to Floida for the holidays,I would be glad to answer some questions on it.

hi, I'm in Europe right now, but I'll visit williamsburg at 23th of june.
My problem is that i realy need to find my friend - Peter.
All I know is that he live in williamsburg and work in hotel or motel, camp etc. - his job is rideing electric car between cottages(or something) and delivering things to visitors...
So , if anybody know that kind of hotel, motel, camp in williamsburg, please give me a name or address...
Thanks - Adam

I'm from the DC area where there is a cicada infestation from the notorious brood x that emerges every 17 years (we're talking in the millions!). My husband and I would like to get away from them and were thinking about Williamsburg this summer. Does anyone know if the cicada problem has reached Williamsburg?

What are the best hotels to stay in during my visit to Williamsburg, VA? We will be visiting Busch Gardens and would like somewhere near that is reasonable and nice.

Can anyone give me information on what things to do and see at the grand illumination in Williamsburg. What is free in terms of the buildings and are there carriage rides. My childen are 6,9 & 11 what would be of most interest for their age since we only have one day to explore. Any information at all about dining or anything will be greatly appreciated!

Hi to anyone who reads this plea!!!!! We live in England and will be in Williamsburg for a few days but will leave on Sunday 31st August (which I know is your labour weekend), we are then driving up to Nyc and we want to know which is the best way to go.
Is it stright up the route 95 or would it be better to head back to Newport news/Va Beach area and drive across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/tunnel and then straight up the route 13 into Philadelphia and then onto Nyc?
I dont know if the mileage is must different but a few people keep saying that the route 95 is chockablock and always road works, and also taking into consideration it is a holiday weekend.
Any info would be appreciated.
I know I have asked a similar question in the forum a couple of weejs ago, but we didnt realise then that this would be the holiday weekend.
Thanks in advance.
Dianne

We will be vacationing in Williamsburg the end of May 2003 and would like some reviews on the campgrounds in that area from anyone who might have stayed in them in the past.