WHERE TO STAY:
Colonial Williamsburg
To fully experience the birth of our nation, consider staying right in Colonial Williamsburg.
The Williamsburg Inn
Painstaking renovations were made to this exquisite property in 2001, retaining silk window treatments and Regency-style furnishings. Guest rooms were enlarged to 500 square feet and feature marble bathrooms. Afternoon Tea is served daily, distinctive regional dishes are served in the Regency Room—a recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for the Wine List. Live musical entertainment and dancing is offered Friday and Saturday evenings. Sunday brunch is served to a backdrop of light musical entertainment.
The Colonial Houses
Stay in the same type of housing your Founding Father’s slept—with modern amenities. Authentic period reproductions and antiques, some with fireplaces and canopy beds, are scattered throughout the Historic Area.
The Williamsburg Lodge
This inn underwent extensive renovations in 2005. A new restaurant will serve American cuisine with contemporary Southern and Chesapeake influence.
The Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites
Built in 2001, this hotel offers guests a choice of suites or standard guest rooms and includes a full continental breakfast buffet. HUZZAH! Serves up hand-made pizzas baked in Italian pizza ovens in a family-friendly environment.
The Governor’s Inn
The most moderately priced hotel, it is operated only during peak season. Standard, clean and recently renovated guest rooms, a continental breakfast bar, swimming pool and gift shop are on the property.
Outside of Colonial Williamsburg
Sunterra Greensprings Plantation
Built on what was once the plantation of the Royal Governor of the Virginina Colony, Greensprings still holds much of its southern charm and hospitality. An ideal location for families visiting the Williamsburg area, it is centrally located to Jamestown, Yorktown & the historic Colonial Williamsburg. Two bedroom condo-type units can be easily expanded to four bedroom units. Mom may have difficulty choosing her favorite—the jetted tub in the master bath or the in-unit laundry facilities. An expansive outdoor swimming pool is complimented with an indoor pool, hot tubs, lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard, volleyball, mini golf and a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course for dad. It’s most definitely your ‘home away from home.’
Great Wolf Lodge
Built in 2005 and located about seven miles from historic Colonial Williamsburg, the kids may not want to leave. Featuring a 55,000 square foot indoor waterpark with eight waterslides, six pools, a four story million dollar treehouse waterfort, a 100-game arcade, food court, café and restaurant. Cub-sized kids will enjoy story time around the massive fireplace and Cub Club. Mom will love Elements—the onsite spa, and dad will want to work out in the Iron Horse fitness room.
WHERE TO DINE:
Colonial Williamsburg
King’s Arms Tavern
If you only have two hours to spend in Colonial Williamsburg, spend it here. Wait staff appear in authentic attire, delivering traditional 18th Century savories such as game pie, peanut soup, Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Filet Mignon & Oysters, Cornbread Dressing and Sally Lunn Bread. You’ll likely be interrupted by the schoolmaster, encouraging you to enroll your youngsters, or entertained by a colonial musician. Don’t pass on the game pie. Located on Duke of Gloucester in historic Colonial Williamsburg.
The Trellis
You’ve dreamed of it and tried to create it, now go to the original birthplace of Death By Chocolate, a “seven layer chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and cocoa meringue extravaganza.” Of course, there are other things on the menu as well—and they shouldn’t be overlooked. The favorite of our group was hands down the Sautéed Jumbo Lump Crabmeat with Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Shallots, and Pistachios on Sorrel Fettuccine. The menu changes seasonally, but you can always find signed copies of Death By Chocolate cookbooks on hand. Located in historic Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchant’s Square.
Williamsburg’s Cheese Shop
Create a Cheese Shop sandwich with your favorite ingredients: Braunschweiger, Corned Beef, Smoked Turkey, or Prosciutto combined with delectable dressings and cheeses on your choice of breads. A reasonable bite to eat that even offers PB&J for the little ones. Located in historic Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchant’s Square (across from The Trellis).
Outside of Colonial Williamsburg
Old Chickahominy House
“A real plantation meal served in an 18th Century dining room” and it is good! The signature breakfast of Old Virginia ham, country bacon, sausage & eggs, grits, hot biscuits, and coffee is worth the calories and provides an awesome start to the morning before heading into Jamestown. You’ll find it at 1211 Jamestown Road, Route 31.
The Gabriel Archer Tavern
Named after a high-ranking gentleman who was one of the first to settle in Virginia, this little establishment is a surprising culinary delight located in the beautiful Williamsburg Winery. Choices include sandwich plates such as Italian Prosciutto, Capicola Ham & Provolone on Basil Focaccia or Salads made of Thinly Sliced French Smoked Duck served on a Mixed Greens Salad with Roasted Pecans & Goat Cheese. Pair wine with your lunch or take the entertaining and educational tour. Chances are you’ll leave with a bottle or two to enjoy later. Easy to find on Wessex Hundred Road, between Williamsburg & Jamestown.
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