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Listed below are descriptions of what to do, what to see and where to go during your Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown vacation. Begin your search with this comprehensive listing of fantastic Williamsburg area attractions and activities.
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Williamsburg
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum   
Stemming from Mrs. Rockefeller's private collection, this museum features one of... more
Action Park/Go-Karts Plus   
Come celebrate 20 years of fun at Williamsburg's premier family entertainment ce... more
Bassett Hall   
This former home of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife Abby is a two-story, 18... more
Colonial Williamsburg   
Throughout the re-created 18th-century capital of Virginia, guests are active pa... more
DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum   
Opened in 1985, this museum is home to an extensive collection of American and B... more
Ford's Colony Williamsburg   
A prime destination for both local and visiting golfers is Ford's Colony. This c... more
Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelight Tour™   
Celebrating their 19th year with new stories by L.B. Taylor, Jr. Hear ghost stor... more
Haunted Dinner Theater   
Dine on Capt. George's 71-item all-you-can-eat buffet and play along with the Ha... more
Jumping Joey's   
Energy abounds all around! This children’s indoor inflatable fun center has six ... more
Muscarelle Museum of Art   
A collection of nearly 4,000 works of art from the museum's permanent collection... more
Mystery Dinner Playhouse   
A murder mystery dinner theater for all ages! Solve a comedy murder mystery whil... more
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf   
Join them for a true pirate adventure! Putt your way through the world of 18th-c... more
Ripley’s Believe It or Not® Museum   
Ripley’s Believe It or Not® Museum and 4-D Theater features 11 galleries with ov... more
Williamsburg Doll Factory   
Local artists create beautiful Lady Anne porcelain dolls. See their many stages ... more
Williamsburg Pottery Factory   
On Richmond Road, about ten miles west of Williamsburg, is a giant collection of... more
Williamsburg Winery Ltd.   
Virginia's largest winery, just minutes from Historic Williamsburg. Tours and wi... more
Jamestown
Historic Jamestowne   
On May 13, 1607, 104 English men and boys landed here to carve a settlement out ... more
Jamestown Settlement   
Explore the story of America’s first permanent English colony through film, gall... more
Yorktown
Alliance Tall Ship Cruises   
Join the Alliance and step back into history aboard Yorktown's 105' Tall Ship. L... more
Custom House   
The historic 1720s Custom House was built by Richard Ambler, the collector of cu... more
Grace Episcopal Church   
This 300-year-old Episcopal Church survived 1781 and 1862 sieges and the “great ... more
Historic Yorktown   
As you stroll through historic Yorktown, experience the charm of the village and... more
Moore House   
The terms of surrender for the British army were negotiated here in October 1781... more
Nelson House   
This Main Street mansion is not only an excellent example of Georgian architectu... more
Riverwalk Landing   
Riverwalk Landing offers a collection of specialty shops and riverfront dining. ... more
Watermen's Museum   
Founded in 1981 as a part of the 200th anniversary celebration of the Battle of ... more
York County Historical Museum   
Exhibits spanning the centuries of York County history. The Chiskiack Watch Arch... more
Yorktown Battlefield & Visitor Center   
Begin by watching a 16-minute film and viewing exhibits related to this 1781 Rev... more
Yorktown Victory Center   
America’s struggle for independence is chronicled here, from the beginnings of c... more
Plantations
Belle Air Plantation   
Built circa 1670, this important architectural monument is known for its origina... more
Berkeley Plantation   
Site of the first official Thanksgiving in America and birthplace of William Hen... more
Edgewood Plantation   
Built in 1849, Edgewood was used to hold church services during the Civil War an... more
Endview Plantation   
Built in 1769, Endview has witnessed the Civil War, served as a Confederate head... more
Lee Hall Mansion   
Built in 1859, Lee Hall is the only large antebellum plantation house remaining ... more
North Bend Plantation   
Built in 1801, heirlooms at North Bend trace the family history to previous owne... more
Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation   
Established as a seat of the Southall family in 1790, Piney Grove features five ... more
Sherwood Forest   
Former home of President John Tyler and the longest frame dwelling in America. G... more
Shirley Plantation   
An 800-acre working plantation operated by 10th and 11th generation descendants ... more
Westover Plantation   
Former home of William Byrd II, founder of Richmond, it is noteworthy for its be... more
Newport News
Ferguson Center for the Arts   
State-of-the-art performance venue featuring world-class entertainment, includin... more
James A. Fields House   
James A. Fields (1844-1903) was a teacher, lawyer, and member of the Virginia Ho... more
Mariners’ Museum, The   
The Mariners’ Museum is one of the world’s leading international maritime museum... more
Newport News Park   
At over 8,000 acres, the largest municipal park east of the Mississippi River fe... more
Newport News Visitor Center   
Helpful counselors offer directions, information and brochures on local and stat... more
Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center, The   
Historic Victorian home of Joseph Thomas Newsome, prominent African-American att... more
Peninsula Community Theatre   
Returning for its 48th season is the award-winning Peninsula Community Theatre. ... more
Peninsula Fine Arts Center   
From national traveling exhibitions to changing exhibits representing regional a... more
U.S. Army Transportation Museum   
Located on 6 acres just inside the entrance to the active military base of Fort ... more
Victory Arch   
Hundreds of thousands of men shipped out of Hampton Roads, a World War I and Wor... more
Virginia Living Museum   
Filled with living exhibits, this museum is a spectacular combination of a nativ... more
Virginia War Museum   
Tracing the development of the U.S. military from 1775 to the present, this muse... more
Yoder Barn Theatre   
This historic dairy barn turned versatile performance space features a year-roun... more
Hampton
American Theatre   
Dating to 1908, this restored vaudeville house is now a thriving arts center. En... more
Bluebird Gap Farm   
Designed to resemble a working farm, this 60-acre site is home to domesticated a... more
Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe   
The largest stone fort ever built in the U.S., Fort Monroe is headquarters for t... more
Cousteau Society   
Site is the U.S. headquarters for the Cousteau Society. The gallery displays wor... more
Hampton Carousel   
Built in 1920, the carousel is completely restored to its original beauty and ho... more
Hampton History Museum   
Four centuries of Hampton history presented in ten galleries. The museum is open... more
Hampton University Campus and Museum   
There are six national historic landmarks on this campus. The oldest African-Ame... more
Hampton Visitor Center   
The Hampton Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your city tour. There y... more
Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruises   
This double-decked tour boat offers daily narrated cruises of the Hampton Roads ... more
Sandy Bottom Nature Park   
This 456-acre recreational facility features two lakes, wetlands areas, trails f... more
Virginia Air & Space Center and Riverside 3D IMAX® Theater   
The visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center & Langley Air Force Base. Se... more
Nearby Towns
Children’s Museum of Virginia   
This must-see attraction provides serious fun for kids of all ages. Climb a rock... more
Surry County   
Take a free short ferry ride across the James River from Williamsburg/Jamestown ... more
 
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