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A Cozy Retreat: Plan Your Winter Romantic Escape to Williamsburg

We’ve all heard the famous saying Virginia Is for Lovers, and nowhere is that more true than in Williamsburg, where the historic enchantment, excellent restaurants, and romantic outings are all just minutes away. Plan your romantic getaway to ou… Read more
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Exploring Williamsburg Breweries

A Culture of Inventive Brewing, Nightly Entertainment, and Tasty Eats Whether you’re a brewing connoisseur or a casual beer drinker, these four Williamsburg breweries in Virginia will delight your taste buds with every new pour, with everything from … Read more
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Top 7 Biking Trails: Getting Around Williamsburg Without A Car

Colonial Parkway - 23 miles one way A long-time favorite biking trail is the Colonial Parkway stretching from Jamestown through Williamsburg to Yorktown. When staying in Williamsburg, you can take one day to peddle 13 miles to Yorktown for lunch and … Read more
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Discovery, Susan Constant, and Godspeed: Jamestown's Founding Fleet

Three Ships That Made History and Stepping Aboard Their Modern-Day Replicas Although the Mayflower and its Plymouth-settling crew get the most attention in history books, its journey was preceded by 13 years by another set of three British ships – Su… Read more
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The Best Walking Tours in Williamsburg

Start at William and Mary – The Heart of Williamsburg’s History and Culture Begin your stroll through Williamsburg at the College of William and Mary, whose sprawling and scenic campus is just a block away from the Fife and Drum Inn. Take either a se… Read more
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Best Restaurants: Wintertime Dining in Williamsburg

Discovering the Best Restaurants Near Our Williamsburg Bed and Breakfast As the cold winter months envelop Williamsburg, Virginia, there's something magical about enjoying a warm and hearty meal in our historic town. In January and February, fewer to… Read more
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Discover Day Trips from Williamsburg

Whether it be exploring Virginia’s first colony at Jamestown, spending a day swimming and enjoying the historic charm and culture of Yorktown, or getting out in nature on a working farm along the James River dating back to the early 1600s, these day … Read more
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3 Colonial-Inspired Recipes for Summer!

It’s Summertime here in Williamsburg, and today we’re bringing you three recipes that are perfect for the season and come with a little colonial history. No need to stoke the fire, let’s head to the kitchen and get started! __________________________… Read more
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What Is the Historic Triangle?

The Convergence of English Colonialism, the Revolutionary War, and American Democracy For being only 200 square miles in size, the area known as the Historic Triangle played a vital and outsized role in the early days of English colonialism and the e… Read more
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Craft Breweries of Williamsburg

Raise a Glass to the Local Breweries Around Williamsburg Williamsburg is home to more than just the rich colonial history of the United States and to the second-oldest institution for higher education. Beer has been woven through the history of the a… Read more