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Table of Contents
Attractions
6,8,10
Shopping
14,15
Welcome to Williamsburg
16
Yorktown Victory Center
22
Yorktown Map
23
Williamsburg Area Map
24
Peninsula Map
26
Cultivated Arts
28
Calendar of Events
32,34
Dining
36,38,40,42
Emergency Numbers.
42
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
44
After Dark
44
Jamestown Ferry Schedule
45
Editors &
Publishers
Winston Spurgeon
Bill Blue
Bob Mervis
Advertising
229-8286
253-0003
Published monthly by Colonial Publications,
P.O. Box 1865, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
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Cover photo courtesy
liamsburg Foundation,
of the
Colonial
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Rt. 60 West, Williamsburg
229-8860
Newport News
599-6703
Rt. 143 & Capitol Landing Rd.
229-4771
''Where the locals dine"
We feature the finest top choice rib-eye, properly aged, and cut right at your table, then
cooked to your exact specifications over live, out-of-the-bag charcoal. A gourmet salad
bar with over 40 different ingredients including soup, fruit, vegetables, and oysters. All
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Richmond
320-7087
Salesmens' home away from home"
this combined with a warm candlelit atmosphere,
drinks that will lift any spirits.
alert personal service, and tailor made
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ATTRACTIONS
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Williamsburg
229-1000
American history comes to life in the restoration of Virginia's eighteenth-century capitol.
Nearly 100 acres of gardens and landscaped
greens provide the colorful setting for its houses, shops, public buildings, and dependencies.
Eighty-eight of the buildings in Colonial Wil·
liamsburg are original to the 18th and early
19th centuries. More than a score of the ex·
hibition buildings, homes and shops are open
to holders of the admission ticket. This tick·
et includes admission to the historic homes,
craft shops, and buildings; services of the Information Center, including the dramatic 35minute orientation film and evening films or
lectures sponsored there by Colonial Williamsburg; use of Colonial Williamsburg bus trans·
portation; and the privilege of purchasing tick·
ets to a variety of other activities sponsored
by Colonial Williamsburg. These include pur·
chase of seperate admissions to the Governor's
Palace and Gardens and tickets for carriage
rides, concerts, and guided tours.
NEWPORT NEWS HARBOR CRUISE
Newport News
244-2424
A fun-filled adventure tour along the historic
Hampton Roads and thru the mighty James
River. Sights to be seen include the Newport
News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Norfolk
Naval Base. USS United States and the site
of the historic battle between the Monitor and
the Merrimack. All this and more await you
on this exciting cruise - Bon Voyage.
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ANHEUSER-BUSCH / The Old Country
BUSCH GARDENS
Visitors to Anheuser-Busch complex, at Williamsburg, Virginia, experience a variety of e·
vents of the past and present. The Hospitality
Center adjacent to the brewery offers a multi·
media presentation called "The Eagle Within,"
a preview of the Kingsmill residential Commu·
nity and also a tour of the brewery. The Old
Country, Busch Gardens newest family enter·
tainment theme park reflects the most roman·
tic periods of America's Mother Countries;
England, France and Germany, Additional
areas, New France, Heatherdowns and Hastings offer' more of the flavor of attractions.
There's a show going on all the time in one of
the five theaters of the park; "Bill Baird Ma·
rionettes, The Magical Musketeer, Le Music
Hall, Ghosts of the Globe," and the famous
Anheuser·Busch Bird Show. Ride the LeMans
racers in France, the LeScoot log flume, the
catapult, the Glissade bobsled, an antique ca·
rousel, steam locomotives, and a sky ride. The
Old Country, Busch Gardens at Williamsburg
is an unforgettable experience of the past.
PRIME RIBS
STEAKS
SEAfOOD
OPEN 5 P,M. DAILY
1601 RICHMOND RD.
229-6661
American Express,
Master Charge
& Visa (HAC)
Welcome
at Williamsburg's famous
ABERDEEN BARN
PENINSULA NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER
Newport News
595-1900
Virginia's largest nature & science center in·
cludes an aquarium, observatory, live animal
area, planetarium and the major exhibit, "En·
vironment for Revolution" which explores
how they affected the society of Colonial Virginia. Admission is 50t! to $1.00.
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ATTRACTIONS
WILLlAMSBU'RG
WAX MUSEUM
NATIONAL
Williamsburg
229·8602
Relive the excitement of our turbulent heri·
tage-33 tableaux with life-like, life-size fig·
ures show all the excitement and drama of our
American past from Sir Walter Raliegh to the
final battle of Yorktown, Rich costumes, rep·
licas of the famous crown jewels, and histori·
cally accurate narration add compliment to
the astounding figures.
NEWPORT NEWS TOUR
Newport News
247-8430
The tour includes visits to Fort Eustis, the
Newport News Park, Penninsula Nature & Sci·
ence Center/Planetarium, the Mariner's Museum, the War Memorial Museum of Virginia,
the Victory Arch, and Christopher Newport
Park, a drive by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Ory Dock Co. (world's largest shipyard), and the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
(world's largest tobacco port).
MARINER'S
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE-TUNNEL
464·3511
Crossing over and under the Chesapeake Bay
where it meets the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesa·
peake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects Virginia
Beach/Norfolk with the Eastern Shore off Vir·
ginia. This $200 Million structure, acclaimed
one of the Civil Engineering Wonders of the
modern world, offers a restaurant, gift shop,
and fishing pier 3 miles from shore on South
Island. Both a tourist attraction and a travel
convenience, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel saves you 95 miles and 1 Yo hours be·
tween Norfolk/Virginia Beach and New York.
One way toll for passenger cars is $7.00.
BERKLEY
PLANTATION
Virginia Travel Desk
229-1100
Built in 1726, Berkley is the site of the first
Thanksgiving and ancestral home of a signer
of the Oeclaration of Independence and two
United States Presidents. Taps was composed
here in 1862.
"Why do we keep coming back
to the Cascades?
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"Because we can dine on roast
ducklin~ with wild rice, and butterfly
veal stufted with cheese andV~
ham, then top it alloffwith homemade
rum-raisin ice cream. And the check
won't spoil the'meal?'
MUSEUM
Newport News
595-0368
Come explor.e the mys~eries of the sea at the
famous Mariner's Museum, housing one of the
most extensive collections of mariti me artifacts in the world. Artifacts from small crafts
and sunken ships, and even a whaleboat make
the visit extremely interesting. Hours: 9am ~o
5pm weekdays, 12 to 5pm Sunday. An ad·
vance notice for tour groups suggested. Guided tours last approximately 1 Yo to 2 hours.
Admission: Groups (over 15) $1.00.
CARTER'S GROVE
Williamsburg
229·1000
One of the most beautiful Plantations left in
existence, located on the James River. Open
March 1 - November 31. 9am to 5pm. Admission: $2.00 per person over 12 years old,
$1.00 children 6-12, children under 6 free.
SHIRLEY PLANTATION
Va. Travel Desk
229-1700
Virginia's oldest Plantation, located on scenic
Route 5 overlooking the James River, 8th, 9th
and 10th generation that settled Shirley still
in residence.
Colonial Williamsburg's Cascades Restaurant was named for its
beautiful view, but it's famous for its superb, reasonably-priced menu.
And the Cascades specials are too good to miss. You can enjoy a bountiful Virginia Seafood Feast, Monday through Wednesday, or a traditional
Southern Country Dinner, Thursday through Saturday. Or come to our
Sunday Brunch for a leisurely dining experience you won't soon forget.
The Cascades
at Colonial Williamsburg
The Cascades Restaurallt
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is located all Us. 60, behind the Colollial Williall/sburg
Call 229-2141/01' II/ore ill/orll/ation.
In/orlllation
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The red-white-and blue Familv Show
that has thrilled Thousands ... back
at the "1776" for its Third Season
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JAMESTOWN FESTIVAL PARK
Jamestown
229·1607
Guides in costume man reconstructed James
Fort and exhibit its quaint wattle and daub
buildings, At a dock facing the entrance of
James Fort lie the reconstructed ships the set·
tiers came on. Visitors may go aboard, New
World Pavillion traces the results of tne 1607
landing to the creation of a new nation, Many
more exhibit and craft buildings to see, 15
minutes from Williamsburg, 0 pen from 9am
to 5pm. Admission: Adults $2, Students 75d,
YORKTOWN
Colonial National Park
887·2241
Seafaring town on the York River is the site
of the last major battle where Lord Cornwallis
Surrendered the British Army to Gen, George
Washington and the Allied American and the
French forces, A car or bus tour leads you
through the battle field, The town itself is
quaint and lively with its old, restored build·
ings, No admission, Just 20 minutes from
Williamsburg along the scenic Colonial Park·
way.
NASA LANGLEY VISITOR CENTER
Hampton
827·2855
A self·guided tour includes a variety of exhi·
bits featuring Apollo spacecraft, moon rock,
and astronaut space suit. Hours - 8:30 AM
to 4:30 PM weekdays. 12 noon to 4:30 PM
Sunday, Free admission,
YORKTOWN VICTORY CENTER
Yorktown
887·1776
BRANDON PLANTATION
Route 10
886·2201
1616 Land Grant, 17th century house with
center structure later designed by Thomas Jefferson. Gardens open daily, House open during garden week and to tour by appointment,
You are invited to observe large farming and
dairy operation, Admission: $1.50
fORT MONROE
Fort Monroe
727·3935
Built in 1819, the fort on the Chesapeake Bay
includes waterfront park, a museum, the cell
of Jefferson Davis, and other educational and
enjoyable things to see. No admission, Tours:
8·5 weekdays, 10:30-5 weekends,
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For a truly 'Revolutionary Experience' visit
the Yorktown Victory Center, located just off
the Colonial Parkway at route 238, All exhi·
bits are indoors and offer a skillful mixture of
20th century techno logy with 18th century
charm. 'Liberty Street' provides a path to the
past and exhibits trace the events from the
Boston Tea Party in 1773 to the climactic battle of Yorktown in 1781. Included is 'Gallery of the Revolution;'a museum of constant·
Iy changing exhibits, some of which have never before been displayed in America, An exciting and beautiful 28·minute film climaxes
your visit. Off the lobby are the Fife & Drum
restaurant and the Gift Shop, Complete travel services are available from their counsellors,
including room and meal reservations, The
Victory Center is open 7 days a week from
9am to 5pm except Christmas and New Year,
A single admission price of $2 adult and $,75
child (7 ·12) covers everything. Reduced rates
are available for families, senior citizens, and
groups.
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THE GREAT AMERICAN WATER SLIDE
Lightfoot
564·3024
"The latest and greatest" Williamsburg fam·
ily fun attraction,
Grab your cut·offs or
bathing suit and head for the coolest thrill
of your life, .. 'Water Slidin" down a twis·
ting, turning water flume the length of a
football field! Pick one of three lanes and
splish·splash, ride and slide. Rt. 60 West just past Williamsburg Pottery,
HISTORIC CHARLES
CITY, LTD.
229-4946
The James River plantations represent one
of the most memorable aspects of Virginia's
heritage, recalling the fabled manor life of
colonial and antebellum times, Guided lec·
ture-tours are offered daily to Berkeley,
Shirley, Sherwood Forest and other estates
on the James River. For individuals and
small groups, special tour arran~ements may
be made. Visa & Master Charge,
KINGS DOMINION
1·95, Doswell
Yogi Bear. African animals. Thrill rides
that will boggle your senses, like the King
Kobra, a looping roller coaster, All can be
found at Kings Dominion, a fantasy world
of family entertainment.
Located on 1·95,
20 miles north of Richmond, Kings Domin·
ion theme park is open daily May 29 thru
labor Day, 10 a,m, to 8 p,m, Admission:
$8.50.
lion Country Monorail, $1.50.
Group Rates available.
NORFOLK TOUR
A "drive·it·yourself" adventure of historic,
cultural and fun to see spots such as the
huge Norfolk Naval Station, Gardens·by·the·
Sea, MacArthur Memorial & more. For info
call 622·2312.
~OIUOlbian~
present
"A Musical Salute to America"
A song and dance romp through history with a cast of talented young
performers who have entertained at
the White House, Disneyland and recently as our "ambassadors abroad."
Don't miss this magical memory of
Williamsburg!
"1776" AFTER-DINNER THEATRE
(Yankee-Doodle-Dandy
Desserts
and
Drinks including Mixed Beverages)
Two Shows nightly 8 & lOpm
Adults $3.50 - Children $2.00
Post-show cabaret - no cover after
11 PM. Fife & Drum Room, Best
Western '1776' Resort. Route 60 Bypass Road. Reservations: 220~3611.
OPENS JUNE 19
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Williamsburg's Most Exciting
FAMILY ATTRACTION
gee mow-Candy S)g uUode
Come
CWfoe~
g. QoAttmet SHOP
Fine selection of imported
& domestic teas, jellies, preserves, cheeses, and candies.
Rt. 60, LIGHTFOOT
Across From Pottery
DUKE OF GLOUCESTER ST.
Merchants Square
Enjoy
the thrill
of your life
sliding down a
twisting, turning
water flume the
length of a football field!
WILLIAMSBURG'S
LARGEST MENU SELECTION
Homemade Pancakes
I U.S. Choice Steak
Fresh Country Eggs
• Spaghetti
• Complete Luncheon Menu
I Ocean Fresh Seafood
I Cocktails & Wine
I Breakfast Served Anytime
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Don't forget your bathing suitFree dressing rooms available
PLUS
Virginia's Newest & Finest
18 Hole
Miniature Golf Course
Enjoy the beauty and relaxation of a
40 foot cascading waterfall as you play
Open Weekends in April & May (weather permitting) I Daily May 30th thru Labor Day
118m till 11 pm I Located on Route 60 West (next to Williamsburg Pottery) I 564·3024
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Open Daily 7 AM - 10 PM
Groups Welcome
900 Capitol Landing Rd. 229·8406
Major Credit Cards
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SHOPPING
WILLIAMSBURG SOAP &
CANDLE COMPANY
Rt. 60 west, 7 miles west of Williamsburg
Norge
564-3354
"Where the traditions of the past meet the
needs of the present." Stroll leisurely from
shop to shop II n der the covered wal kway, or
relax and dine in pleasant surroundings in the
Smokehouse Restaurant. Watch candles being
made - all sizes, shapes, and colors. Ample
free parking for your shopping convenience.
HOLLY HAVEN NURSERY
1804 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg
253'{)530
Be sure to take home a living memory of
your visit to the historic Virginia Peninsula.
As you tour the beautiful gardens, you will
find a wide variety of flowers, shrubs and ever greens, most of which will flourish in your
garden at home. Let Holly Haven's profes·
sional gardeners identify these plants for you
and recommend their suitability to your geo·
graphic location.
CHRISTMAS WORLD
Rt. 60, % mile West of Pottery Factory
Lightfoot
564-9887
Christmas World features a dazzling selection
of beautiful Christmas ornaments and decora·
tions from 'round the world. Wooden toys,
old world ornaments, animated figures and
beautiful permanent Christmas Trees that will
be shipped home for you, are only a sampling
of their many unusual and unique Christmas
gifts.
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OLDE ENGLISH SHOPPE, LTD
Wythe Green
Lightfoot
220·0891
Make the 0 Ide English Shoppe your first stop
when visiting Wythe Green Shops. Choose a·
mong an extensive selection of fine pewter,
furniture, silver or brass and they will professionally engrave it at no extra cost while you
shop. They're in the charming old 18th cen·
tury home as you first drive in.
BEAN POT RESTAURANT
Rt. 60 West
Lightfoot
220-2120
Let Mr. Peanut help you select some famous
fresh roasted Virginia peanuts to enjoy as you
visit the area. Ship so me home to enjoy later
or as a gift.
CAROLINA FURNITURE
535 Second Street
Williams~urg
229·0144
Over 700"top lines of furniture, carpet and ac·
cessories in our showroom, all at Carolina prices. While visiting Williamsbur!l take advan·
tage of these fantastic furniture values. Open
7 days a week. We ship to anywhere in the
world.
WYTHE CANDY & GOURMET
Rt. 60 West
Lightfoot
229·8600
414 Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg
229-4406
Hold on to your appetites while you watch
hand·crafted candies being made in their kit·
chens in Lightfoot. They also feature a vast
selection of gourmet teas, jellies, preserves,
and cheeses. Choose a Smithfield Va. coun·
try ham to send home to enjoy later.
RUTLEDGE ORIENTAL RUG SHOP
1820 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg
229·1330
A unique gathering of hundreds of antique and
semi·antique Turkish and Persian rugs, all offered at wholesale prices. Mr. Rutledge spe·
cializes in room and area sized rugs which will
brighten any home. Conveniently located on
Jamestown Rd. in Colonial Typewriters.
WILLIAMSBURG OUTLET
157 Second Street
Williamsburg
874-7310
Exceptional quality merchandise is gathered
from all over the East Coast and brought to
Williamsburg to be sold at drastically reduced
prices. The clothing offered here is of name
brand, but the labels have been removed so
we can offer it to you at a fantastic savings.
THE WAY STATION
Rt. 60, 5 miles West of Williamsburg
Lightfoot
564·9390
For better priced dresses, pants, shirts, skirts,
jeans, t·shirts, blazers, tennis dresses and coats.
The Way Station can fill most of your needs
at discount prices. Their stock is first quality
nationally advertjSl!d brands with some irregulars.
PEABODY'S T·SHIRT
FACTORY OUTLET
Rt. 60 West, Next to Pottery Factory
Lightfoot
229·8427
Conveniently located adjacent to Williamsburg
Pottery on Route 60 West, Peabody's features
thousands of quality silk screened t·shirts in a
variety of designs, colors and sizes, all available at wholesale prices.
Better Priced Women's
Apparel at
Discount Prices!
Featuring
Tanner of North Carolina
Mon - Sat
9:30 ·5:30
Rt, 60 - 5 miles
west of Williams·
burg, Y, mile
west of
Williamsburg Pottery
A Living
Memory of the
Colonial Past.
CRAPE MYRTLE
BOXWOOD
DOGWOOD
1804 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, Va. 23185
HOLLY
HAVEN
NURSERY
18041253-0530
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Welcome to
Williamsburs!
This restored city is the most comprehensive museum of its kind, and yearly
welcomes nearly a million visitors of all
ages and from many countries.
As the capital of the colony of Virginia
during some of the most exciting years of
our country's
history, Williamsburg aided
in the development
of a new nation.
Along its streets walked such architects.
of the future as Thomas J efferson, George
Washington,
Patrick
Henry and George
Manson,
Here were first heard the
Virginia Resolution for Independence,
the
Summary
View of the Rights of British
America and the proposal for the Statute
of Religious Freedom.
Here lived Peyton
Randolph,
the first man to be called thli;
father of his country,
Another resident
was George Wythe, mentor of Thomas
Jefferson
and John Marshall and, at the
College of William and Mary, the first
professor of law at an American College.
Centering on Duke of Gloucester Street
just east of~the College, the restored city
of William burg, known as the Historic
Area, offer more than 30 colonial homes,
public buil ings and craft shops open to
the public on regular schedules.
A recommended
way to learn about
Williamsburg
is to follow the signs to the
Information
Center, decide which type of
:. ticket is most appropriate
for you, and
then see "Williamsburg
- The Story of a
Patriot,"
the introductory
film which sets
the mood for a visit to this historic spot.
Ample parking is available at no charge,
and a shuttle bus service transports
the
visitor to the historic area.
A continuity
that has survived nearly
three centuries
is presented
within the
Historic
Area.
The program
includes
preservation of more than 80 original 18th
century buildings, the town plan of 1699,
musical programs,
craft demonstrations,
antique· furnishings,
colonial gardens and
many special events.
The original homes of Peyton
Randolph and George Wythe; the home and
silversmith shop of James Geddy; and the
Brush-Everard
House, owned first by a
gunsmi~h
and later by the mayor
of
Williamsburg,
are open to the public.
Raliegh and Wetherburn's
Taverns, two of
the best known hostelries in the colonies
200 years ago, also offer tours although
food, drink and bed are no longer available.
The dining atmosphere
of the
period,
however,
may be sampled
at
Chowning'S,
Christiana
Campbell's
and
the King's Arms Taverns also located in
the Historic Area,
The Capitol, where significant
legislative activity took place in 1776, the Wren
Building at the College, the Governor's
Palace, the Magazine, and the Public Gaol
are other important
buildings that visitors
should see,
A copy of the weekly pamphlet "How
to £'njoy' Colonial Williamsburg"
details
the activities
and accommodations
in
the ar~a.
Some special activities
this
month include a portraiture
exhibition
at
the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
Folk Art
Center featuring works from the permanent museum c611ection as well as other
folk art material.
The center is open
daily from noon till 8 p,m.
Militia musters with fifes and drums
are held each Tuesday and Thursday
at
5: 15 p.m. on the Market Square Green.
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See Aircraft
Carriers,
Submarines and
the World's
Largest
Shipyard!
*Except Sunday
Our Hampton Boat
leaves at
*llam,lpm
3pm, 5pm & 7 :30pm
NEWPORT NEWS
11ARBOR CRUISE
CRUISE DIRECTOR
Directions: East to Newport News, Rt. 143 be·
530 12th St., Newport News, Va. 23607
comes Terminal Ave.; follow the signs. Boat leaves
(804) 244-2424
Nights: 877-5310/877·9567
from 12th St. and Jefferson Ave., Newport News.
Wednesday Night Buffet 8PM - 11 PM
Breakfast:
7am to llam
Dinner: 4pm to 11 pm
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Call Now for Reservations
700 York Street, Rt. 60 East
229~90
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This may come as
a cultural shock.
This masterpiece isn't hanging in the National Gallery.
This famous painting by Renoir, along with hundreds of others,
. hangs in one of the finest museums in the country, the Chrysler
Museum, just down the road in Norfolk. A museum filled with
Rembrandts, Rubens, Picassos,Warhols and more, it also
houses one ofthe best glass collections anywhere. The Chrysler
Museum is just one stop on the Norfolk Tour.
There ,are ten in all.
The Hermitage Foundation Museum: Historical
homes. The U. S. Naval Base is the largest in the world.
Norfolk Zoological Park. Norfolk Gardens-By- The ·Sea. And
much more.
Come and spend the day in
Norfolk. You'll like the cultural shock.
For more information call
the Norfolk Visitors Bureau
441-5166. '
norfolk
For All Seasons.
At last, a vacation .
that's pIdure perfect
Picture a dazzling world of makebelieve where music, laughter and fantasy await your family around every
comer, At Kings Dominion,it's a dream
come true,
And no matter where you're heading or where you've been, we're nearby
to add a special touch of magic to your
family's vacation,
From 33 breathtaking rides to 10
live shows-from wild African animals
to Yogi Bear-Kings
Dominion has
something for everyone,
It's five big worlds of family enter·
tainment all rolled into the largest theme
park north of Florida,
And all yours for just $8.50.
So bring your family to Kings
Dominion-for a day of memories that's
sure to be picture perfect.
lfC're open daily from 10 AM to
10 PM through Labor Day. Master
Charge, Visa, and American Express
accepted.
~ngs£()Ominion
I-95 North of Richmond, Va,
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the
~or~owtt·
Victoiy Centei
yorktown
area
CEORGE
BRIDGE
P. COLEMAN
York
River
An excltmg new exhibit has been
mounted to highlight the non-military
lives of George Washington, George III
of England, and Louis XVI of France
at the Yorktown Victory Center.
"The Gallery of the Revolution"
has a small, but impressive collection
of items on loan from private collections and museums all over the world,
some of which have never before been
exhibited in America.
Cu~ator Daniel Hawks is particularly
pleased to have on aisplay the personal
writing desk of George III, upon which
His Majesty transacted most of the official business during the last 40 years
of his 60 year reign.
The inkstand of silver gilt, 2 stacb
of paper containing an impression of
the King's last dispatch, and a desk pad
on the desk at the time of his death are
also on display.
A pair of slippers once worn by Her
Maj'esty Marie Antoinette,
Queen of
Louis XVI of France, is among the
items on loan from the Museum Carnavalet, Paris.
The queenly feet were quite diminutive, for the slippers measure size 4
triple A. Made of white silk faille em-
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broidered
with pearls, silver threads,
and beads, ·the heels are approximately
3 inches tall and are similar in shape to
heels on modern shoes,
Among the items on loan, is a blan~
ket made of wool from sheep raised at
Mount Vernon, The yarn was manu·
factured, the fabric woven, and the
blanket sewn on the Washington plantation. This important item is on loan
from Mount Vernon.
The present museum exhibits will
be featured until November, at which
time the theme of the "Gallery of the
Revolution" will be "War at Sea."
The museum is one of three features at the Victory Center, Others include "Liberty Street," a skillful mixture of 18th century charm and 20th
century technology, and a 28 minute
color film which climaxes your visit,
This film, "The Road to Yorktown,"
is a David Wolper (producer of the recent television hit; "Roots")
porduction.
The Victory Center is situated on
route 238 at its intersection with the
Colonial Parkway in Yorktown and is
open from 9 to 5 daily.
Overlooking the Scenic York River
It~Lj
mukr of lork iliurr iloom ilpntauruttt
Serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner.
Choose from food that's cooked the way you like it - homemade!
Quiches, soups, pies, bread and assorted sandwiches and entrees.
Water Street, Yorktown. 15 minutes from Williamsburg.
898-3232
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Kingsmill Restaurant
K6
Kings Arms Restaurant
L6
Christiana Campbell's Tavern
J7
Williamsburg Inn Restaurant
J6
Chownings Tavern Restaurant
J3
Cascades Restaurant
J3
The Motor House Cafeteria
J7
Williamsburg Lodge Restaurant
J7
The Golden Horseshoe
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Williamsburg Soap & Candle
o Ide English Shoppe
Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop
Way Station
Seafare
Great American Water Slide
Peabody's T·Shirt Factory
Bean Pot Restaurant
Hardee's
Williamsburg Natl. Wax Museum
Smithfield I nn Restaurant
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Peddler Steak House
Peddler Steak House
That Steak Place
That Seafood Place
Firesi.de Steak House
Lobster House
Southern Pancake House
The Young Columbians
Aberdeen Barn Restaurant
Hsing Ling Restaurant
Sal's Italian Restaurant
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Carolina Furniture
Williamsburg Outlet
Patrick Henry Inn & Restaurant
La Strada Italian Restaurant
Nick's Pewter Plate Pan. House
Rutledge Carpet Shop
The Lafayette Restaurant
Holly Haven Nursery
Western Sizzlin Steak House
o uke of York Restaurant
Williamsburg Pancake & Steak
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Newport News Tour Center
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Syms-Eaton Museum
Mariners Museum
Newport News Harbor Cruise
Christopher Newport Park
War Memorial Museum
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Newport News Shipyard
Peninsula Nature & Science Ctr.
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Capture History
The early 200 years of America's
struggle for independence are reo
created with life·like, life-size
figures in 33 scenes depicting
dramatic moments of history.
Hours: 9 AM to 9 PM
7 days a week
Route 60 West
3 Miles from Historic Area
Telephone (804) 229,8602
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Riverdine.
A very special word fore
of dining pleasure.
a very specia~ex~erience.
,I·.·
Come savor oysters on
The James Rlver m an
the half shell, succulent
atmosphere you can never
shrimp, steaming hot loaves
get enough of. Culinary
of bread, veal Oscar, rack of
delights so varied, you can
lamb or crab imperial fit for
make Kingsmill Golf Club
royalty. Riverdine. Tonight.
Restaurant a conStant source
Call 220-2600,
"Girl with Flower Basket" attributed
to Noah North
Cultivated Arts:
Still Life in American Folk Art
Flowers and fruit will be highlighted
in the exhibition, "Cultivated
Arts: The
Still Life in American
Folk Art," on
display June 25 - Nov, 30 at the Abby
Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center.
A wide range of decorative
objects
and paintings
with the still life motif
will be on display. Bold, stylized designs
seen on craft pieces such as tinware, furniture
and needlework
will be contrasted in relationship
to some of the
fresh, decOl;ative compositions found in
paintings.
A special emphasis will be
placed on the amateur works of 19thcentury ladies, who were proud of their
artistic
accomplishments
and created
dozens of floral offerings in a variety of
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media: watercolor, tinsel and glass, and
needlework.
One of the most popular of the ladies'
art was painting on velvet, done with
the aid
of stencils,
or theorems.
Theorems
were applied to the velvet
one-by-one and then carefully painted
over to create the final design, The
exhibit will feature a panel illustrating
the steps in theorem painting based on
one of the theorems in the collection,
"Cultivated
Arts: The SUI Life in
American Folk Art," was organized by
National Museum Act graduate intern
Brooke Bynum, It can be seen daily at
the Folk Art Center, located on South
England Street, noon to 8 p.m.
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Share a tradition with
Thomas Jefferson
A Fine Selection of Pewter,
Furniture & Brass Accessories
We also offer beautiful handmade
Cloisonne ware, Delft and furniture
of mahogany and walnut in
miniature and full size,
A truly 18th century experience,
located in the charming old 18th
century home at the first entrance
to Wythe Green,
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Oldt english ,BhOPPf,
All gifts engraved at no charge-while
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you wait.
Wythe Green.
LTD.
220-0891
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JULY 1978
£~~
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
.
July l·Nov. 30 Carter's Grove Plantation open
daily 9am to 5pm.
July 1-Nov. 30 Exhibit· "Cultivated Arts: The Still
Life in American Folk Art," and "American Woven
Coverlets," Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art
Center. Daily noon to 8pm.
July 1-4 Yorktown Victory Center presents
"Celebration of Independence," The Revolution
Relived, Yorktown Victory Center, 887·1716.
July 1·31 Colonial Williamsburg Escorted Tours·
2 hour guided experience through the Historic Area
with emphasis on orientation and special characteristics of 18th-century town, Regular departures
from Info Center 9am·3pm daily,
July 1-31 Tricorn Hat Tours·daily 2% hour tours
for children, 7-12 years of age. Special costumed
hostess, 10am-2pm 7 days week from Courthouse
of 1770, thru Aug, 27,
July 1·31 The Craftsman's Apprentice, a 2 hour
guided participation program featuring selected
18th·century crafts, Offered for yo ung visitors 8-16
years of age at lOam and 1pm at the Powell-Waller
House every day thru Aug. 27.
July 1·31 "Scrimshaw - A Sailor's Craft," 9am·5pm
Mon-Sat & 12-5pm Sun. Mariner's Museum, New·
port News. 595-0368,
July 1·31 On The Hill presents Soft Sculpture,
Vicki Hendricks.l Oam·5pm Tue·Sat and 1·5pm
Sun, On The Hill, Yorktown, 898·3076,
July 1,3,5.8,10,12,15,17,19,22,24,26,29,31
Fife
and Drums Corps Parade at Noon on Duke of
.
Gloucester Street. Every Mon., Wed. & Fri.
July 3,5,7,10,12,14,17,21,24,26,28,31
Evening
concert by candel ight, Music Teacher's Garden,
8pm every Mon., Wed. & Fri.
July 3 "The Black Presence in the Virginia Colony"
Illustrated lecture, Info Center. 8:30pm,
July 3 Summer schedule begins for Colonial
Williamsburg exhibition buildings and craft shops,
All buildings will be open 7 days a week. Plus, the
Capitol, Raleigh Tavern, George Wythe House,
Public Magazine, James Geddy House and Silversmith Shop, and selected craft shops will remain
open till 7pm nightly except Sundays thru Aug. 27.
July 3·Aug 26 Musical interludes at the Music
Teacher's Room, daily except Sunday. Featuring a
variety of programs in the 18th·century manner,
7 times daily between lOam & 4:30pm.
July 4 Special Independence Day program on
Market Square Green featuring the Colonial
Williamsburg Militia Company, Fifes and Drums,
and Virginia State Garrison Unit. Reading from the
Declaration of Independence, Salutes to each of
the 13 original colonies, parades of colonial flags,
Event concludes outdoors at nearby B'ruton Parish
Church with a prayer for the nation and assemblage,
singing "America."
July 4 & 27 U.S. Continental Army Band presents
"MUSIC UNDER THE STARS," Ft. Monroe Con·
tinental Park, 8pm, 727-2496.
July 4,6,8,11,13,15,18,20,22,25,27,29
Bruton
Parish organ recital at 8pm. Every Tue" Thur. &
Sat.
Continued
on page 34,
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CALENDAR
July 6 Salute to Louisiana and Arkansa~ by costumed militia company, 5:15pm,
July 6 "Williamsburg Before and After:' illustrated
lecture, Info Center, 8:30pm,
July 7 Militia Retreat program, Market Square
Green,5pm.
July 10 "English Silver· A Reflection of 18thcentury Elegance, " illustrated lecture, Info Center
8:30pm,
July 10·31 Peninsula Nature and Science Center
presents a series of summer workshops for grades
4·12, Newport News. 595·1900,
July 11 Salute to Missouri and Iowa by costumed
militia company, 5:15pm,
July 13 Salute to North Dakota and South
Dakota by costumed militia company, 5: 15pm.
July 14 Militia Retreat program, Market Square
Green,5pm.
July 1510am-6pm & July 16 12pm-6pm, "Pork,
Peanut and Pine Festival:' Chippokes Plantation
State Park, Surry. 294·9655,
July 17 "Restoring Wetherburn's Tavern:' illusta·
ted lecture, Info Center, 8:30pm.
July 18 Salute to KanSils and Nebraska by costumed
militia company, 5: 15pm,
July 20 Salute to Oklahoma and Colorado by costumed militia company, 5:15pm,
July 20 'Williamsburg's Folk Art Collection:'
illustrated lecture, Info Center, 8:30pm.
July 21 Militia Retreat program, Market Square
Green,5pm.
July 24 "Prints and Engravings·Mirrors to our
Colonial Past," illustrated lecture, Info Center 8:30
July 25 Salute to Wyoming and Montana by ros·
tumed militia company, 5:15pm,
July 25·31 Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art
Center presents "Student Art," 12pm·8pm.
July 27 Militia Muster on Market Square Green
at 5:15pm.
July 27 "Architecture in Colonial Williamsburg,"
illustrated lecture, Info Center, 8:30pm,
Continued
from page 32,
July 28 Militia Retreat program, Market Square
Green,5pm.
July 31 "The Black Presence in the Virginia
Colony:' illustrated lecture, Info Center, 8:30pm.
Newport News "Arts in the Parks"
Washington Square Park, 12pm
July 5 Dan McConnel
July 12 Norfolk Symphony Woodwind Quintet
July 19 Johnny Wark
July 26 The Pantomime Company
Lincoln Park, 2pm
July.2 Pinnochio; Theatre IV, 1:30pm.
July 9 Opera in the Park
July 16 The Back Packer's Suite, 2: 30pfn
July 23 "Treebeard:' Bear Act Productions
Newport News Park, 3pm
July 2 Funtime Cloggers, 2pm, Pinnochio, Theatre
IV,4pm.
July 9 Taming of the Shrew, 3pm. Chandra &
CompanY,7pm,
July 16 Alley Cats
July 23 Virginia Express
July 30 To be announced
Mill Point Park, Hampton
July 9 Hampton Roads Civic Ballet Company
July 16 Funtime Cloggers
July 23 0 pera
July 30 Blue Spectrum
(All programs are presented in Mill Point Park on
the corner of Eaton and Queen Streets at 4pm,)
Festival of Fun, Hampton
July 13 Jimmy Caldwell & The New Dynamics
July 20 Light & Power Company
July 27 Swordsmen Gospel Duo
(All programs are presented at Kecoughtan High
School at 8pm, 727·6197)
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DINING
PATRICK HENRY INN
York & Page Streets
Williamsburg
229·9540
Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of the Patriot
Room. The menu includes specialties such as
Pri me rib and whole baby flounder stuffed
with choice crabmeat. The menu also includes
a variety of excellent steaks broiled to your
specifications, complimented by an excellent
wine list. Dress is casual and rpservations are
recommended.
THE LOBSTER HOUSE
1425 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
229-7771
Have a romantic evening at the Lobster House
and feast upon the finest lobster, steaks and
fresh local seafoods available. The nautical at·
mosphere is surpassed only by its reputation
for great food. Dress is casual.
ABERDEEN BARN
1601 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
229·6661
Partake of flavorsome beef, delectable sea·
foods, generous spirits, fine liqueurs, and vintage wines all woven together with attentive
service. An intimate atmosphere in a rustic
setting and only minutes away from a memorable dining experience.
BEAN POT RESTAURANT
Rt. 60 West
Lightfoot
220-2120
For a great breakfast, lunch or dinner in casual atmosphere, drop in and see them. And
by all means, try a bowl of beans and a slice
of peanut pie.
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THE LAFAYETTE RESTAURANT
1203 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
229·3811
A gracious atmosphere is enhanced by excep·
tional food, specializing in Shish Kebab and
Live Maine Lobster. Mama Steve's homemade
bread and desserts, featuring rum and pecan
pie, have been favorites since 1930. Enjoy
cocktails while watching your steak charcoaled
over their open hearth. Dress is casual.
SDUTHERN PANCAKE HOUSE
1412 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
229·9628
1665 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
220·3544
Before or after a busy day of sightseeing, visit
either of their two convenient locations for a
truly delightful pancake experience, Select
from over a dozen varieties - from old fash·
ioned Buttermilk or Buckwheat to Georgia Pecan or their exotic "blintzes". A complete
lunch or dinner menu is also featured, all at
family prices, 0 pen 7 days from 7am.
SCHUN GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
14353 Warwick·Denbigh Shopping Center
Rt. 60 East & Rt. 173
Newport News
874·8200
This excellent Chinese restaurant is one of the
best of its type or any type on the peninsula.
A fascinating variety of Mandarin & Szechuan
dishes are served in this small but attractive
dining place. One 'of the restaurants intrest·
ing features is a ten·course traditional Chinese
dinner served to groups of ten or more by
reservations one day in advance.
• Charcoaled Steaks over Our
Open Hearth
• Fresh Chesapeak'e Bay Seafood
• Famous Lafavette Salad
• Homemade Rum & Pecan Pies
• Superb Shish Kebab an
• Live Maine Lobsters
• French Onion Soup au Gratin
• Mama Steve's
Homemade Bread
3 Richmond Road
•
Reservations: 229-3811
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~.~ Outlet
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DINING
CHRISTIANA CAMPBELL'S TAVERN
Waller Street
Williamsburg
229-2141
Washington's favorite tavern in the 18th century. Today, Mrs. Campbell's brunch is served
from lOam to 2:30pm. Dinnerfeatures assorted seafood dishes. Beverage service. Strolling
musicians during dinner hour. Casual dress.
WILLIAMSBURG PANCAKE AND
STEAK HOUSE
900 Capitol Landing Road
Williamsburg
229·8406
Tommy Tsitouris invites you 'to Breakfast,
Lunch, or Dinner, and choose from one of the
most extensive menus in town. All at family
prices. Tommy features Choice U.S. Steaks,
Ocean Fresh Seafood, Spaghetti, and mouth
watering Pancakes served anytime. Cocktails
available and major credit cards accepted.
HSING LING CHINESE RESTAURANT
Monticello Shopping Center
Williamsburg
220-2344
Spend an exciting evening dining out in a real
Chinese restaurant. You will appreciate the
authentic decor, the variety of expert Chinese
cooking, including Szechuan, Mandarin and
Cantonese. The service is excellent, as are the
Polynesian drinks.
YORKSHIRE INN RESTAURANT
700 York Street
Williamsburg
229-9790
Fine food and excellent hospitality have made
it a favorite for residents and visitors alike.
The specialties are fresh seafoods and choice
aged western steaks. The beef shish kebab is
prepared from the choicest filet mignon and
served with pilaf on skewers. Dress is casual.
Also open for breakfast serving their thin and
crisp pancakes from 7am,
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THAT SEAFOOD PLACE
1647 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
220-3011
Outstanding seafood, choice Western steaks, a
gourmet salad bar of over 25 items, and great
service combine for a memorable meal. There
is a children's menu and the dress is casual.
Don't forget to try That Seafood Place for
lunch too.
THE FIRESIDE RESTAURANT
1995 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
229-3310
Conveniently located on Richmond Rd. in Wil·
liamsburg, the Fireside features only the finest
aged western stea ks and ocean fresh seafood
available, Steve Manos, your host, personally
sees that your selection from their menu is
prepared exactly to your order. Family prices, casual dress, wine and cocktails available.
THAT STEAK PLACE
Best Western 1776, Rt. 60 Bypass
Williamsburg
220·3611
In the 1776 Best Western Resort, That Steak
Place offers fine western beef and great sea·
food treats. Each guest is invited to create a
salad of his choice from their famed salad bar
of over 25 condi ments and 5 dressings.
PEDDLER STEAK HDUSE
Rt. 143 & Capitol Landing Road
Williamsburg
229-4771
Rt. 60 West
Williamsburg
229-8860
9921 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News
599-6703
What more could you ask for ... Great Steak
and Great Salad. Build your own salad from
their bountiful salad bar and then select a tender cut of rib eye steak at your table for their
chef to cook exactly to your order over live
charcoal. Dress is casual.
DRASTIC SAVINGS ON
FACTORY CLOSEOUTS
AND OVERUNS!
We Offer a
Choice Selection
Of Men's & Women's
Sportswear.
If you don't like
thinking
about safety.
think where you'd be
without it.
9 am to 8:30 pm
Man, thru Sat,
,m;
National
Safety.
Councd
Master Charge
Visa
874·7310
157 Seco nd St reet
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Williamsburg,
Virginia
NO NEED TO DRIVE TO
NORTH CAROLINA
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Offers Over 600 Quality Lines
At CarolinalPrices
Famous Names Like
Henredon, Baker, Thomasville,
Thayer Coggin, Karastan, Henkel Harris,
Stiffel, Schumach~r , , , plus more
We Ship Anywhere In The World
Shipments Out Of State Tax Exempt
Call For Quotations
Williamsburg 229-0144
Hampton - Newport News 874-0704
MO'J'l-Fri: 10-9 ' Sat: 10-6 ' Sun: 1-6
S3S Second Street· Williamsburg, Va,
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DINING
HARDEES
Seven convenient locations.
While sightseeing, plan a meal with Hardees.
Start your day with a great hot breakfast
cooked to order. Always close by, Lunch or
dinner features their new roast beef sandwich.
NICK'S PEWTER PLATE PANCAKE HOUSE
1329 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
229-4309
Sparkling pewter and the tempting aroma of
pancakes and country ham combine for a de·
lightful meal. Conveniently located on Richmond Rd., Nick's features a wide variety of
breakfast and luncheon meals, all prepared to
your individual taste. Groups are welcome.
THE SMITHFIELD INN
112 East Main Street
Smithfield
357 -4358/245-2030
Dine in the tradition of 18th century Virginia,
located in historic Smithfield, Virginia. The
Smithfield Inn has been serving travelers since
1752. Elegant dining in traditional Southern
cuisine is the specialty. Lunch from noon till
2pm, Oinner 5 to 8:30pm, weekends till9pm.
CHOWNING'S TAVERN
Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg
229-2141
A colonial·style ale house in the Historic Area.
Luncheon features Brunswick Stew and sandwiches; dinner offers "Chowning's good ribs."
Beverage service. "Gambols" with balladeers
and colonial games nightly from 9pm. Casual
dress.
CASCADES RESTAURANT
Information Center Complex
Williamsburg
229·2141
A beautiful restaurant overlooking a cascading
waterfall in a natural setting. Hunt Breakfast,
a special buffet of traditional southern dishes.
Sundays, buffet brunch 8:30am until 3pm.
Luncheon daily noon to 5pm. Dinner from
6pm. Country Dinner a specialty, Beverages in
the Lounge. Casual dress.
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KING'S ARMS TAVERN
Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg
229·2141
A colonial tavern in the heart of the Historic
Area specializing in local southern dishes. Lun·
cheon from 11:30am· 2:30pm, Dinner from
5:30pm. Garden dining available. Beverage ser·
vice. Casual dress.
THE WILLIAMSBURG INN
South lind of Colonial Street
Williamsburg
229·2141
Distinctive cuisine and wines served in an at·
mosphere of quiet elegance. Entertainment
nightly in both the Regency Dining Room and
the Lounge. Breakfast from 7:30am, lunch
from noon to 2pm, dinner from 6: 30pm. Ties
required for gentlemen after 6pm.
THE WILLIAMSBURG LODGE
South England Street
Williamsburg
229·2141
Located 1 block south of the Historic Area.
Coffee shop offers breakfast, light lunches,
moderately priced dinners and snacks for the
family. Open 7am until 11 :15 and noon until
lOpm. Bay Room opens at 5:30pm, specializing in seafoods. Chesapeake Bay Feast is reo
nowned Friday and Saturday nights. Bevera·
ges in The Garden Lounge. Casual dress.
GOLDEN HORSESHOE CLUBHOUSE GRILL
South England Street
Williamsburg
Overlooking the panoramic 18th green of the
Golden Horseshoe Golf Course. Light lunch a·
vailable llam until 4pm. Beverages in lounge
llam until dusk.
THE MOTOR HOUSE CAFETERIA
Information Center Complex
Williamsburg
A modern cafeteria adjacent to the Informa·
tion Center. A wide selection of good food at
family prices featuring fresh fruits year 'round
and breads and desserts from Colonial Wil·
liamsburg's bakery, Open daily 7am until 8pm.
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DON'T GO HOME!
(TIL YOU'VE SEEN
THE WORLD'S ONLY
ANTHODrrES).
It isn't every day you get the
chance to see for real
Anthodites.
And Skyline
Caverns is the only place
anywhere it can happen. Don't
miss the chance. And while
you're there, take in the
Painted Desert, too. It doesn't
cost any more.
SKYLINE CAVERN5
Where the
Shenandoah National Park
and Skyline Drive Begin
on U.S. 340
Front Royal, Virginia
EMERGENCY
PHONE NUMBERS
Fire
Hampton
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Bacon Street, Williamsburg
Hot Line,.",,"',
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229·1313
727·7000
247·5201
599·2000
380·8100
229·1120
722-1131
229·1120
, 245·6767
229·9897
874-7279
THE DUKE OF YORK RESTAURANT
Water Street
Yorktown
898·3232
Dine in their River Room, featuring Yorktown's best view of the beautiful York Riv·
er. Variety is the key for all meals. Breakfast is 7:30am to llam, lunch, llam till
2pm, and dinner, 5pm to 1Opm. Always a
daily lunch special too! Casual dress and
major credit cards welcomed.
SEAFARE RESTAURANT
1632 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
The Seafare offers a spectacular nautical at·
mosphere which complements the freshest
seafoods and the choicest of steaks. Enjoy
a cocktail from their sunken bar, select a
live Maine lobster from their tank, and then
create a masterpiece from their superb salad
buffet.
LA STRADA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1431 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
220·2039
La Strada features homemade Italian Cuisine
prepared to your individual taste. The spe·
cialties are clams casino, linguine with clam
or Shrimp Marinara, lasagna, spaghetti car·
bonara and homemade desserts such as can·
noli, spumoni and tortoni. Dress is casual
and cocktails are available.
SAL'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZA
Williamsburg Shopping Center
Williamsburg
220-2647
Come as you are! Great family dining with
prices you'll love. Sal's Pizza is the best
found anywhere -not to mention the lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti, and delicious, meat
piled high, piping hot subs. Call ahead for
take out orders.
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DRIVE ALONG ONE OF THE
SEVEN ENGINEERING
WONDERS OF THE WORLD
,
DARK
Follow
the gulls on one of the most
breathtaking adv!jntures ever, traveling along
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel,
with its
two tunnels, two bridges and four man-made
islands.
Here the sights and sounds of the Atlantic
Ocean are you rs to experience fi rst-hand as
you go to sea in your car.
I nterestingly
enough, the Bridge-Tunnel
is probably the only major highway in the
world which offers "free fishing" to motor·
ists. A 625-foot fishing pier is built out from
Sea Gull Island, the southern most man-made
island. In fact, motorist are invited to stop
anytime to try their luck. Bait and tackle
are available,
If you work up an appetite
along the
way, you'll enjoy stopping at the picturesque
restaurant
located
on the island, which
features excellent fresh seafood reasonably
priced. There is also a gift shop and lookout
point.
I.f you are interested
in sightseeing or
free fishing just for the day, you can pay a
one-way
toll from either shore and spend
the day on Sea Gull Island. The one-way
toll for a car and all passengers is $7.00,
Total traveling time for this unique 17mile journey
is 25 minutes - - which can
save travelers a significant amountof time and
distance going and coming to Philadelphia,
Atlantic City and points north of Wilmington,
Delaware,
The Bridge-Tunnel
is a good
way to avoid congestion on 1-95 through
Washington,
D. C. on your trip north. And
if you are traveling
in the winter months
you can always count on milder weather
conditions
along the scenic route.
In any case, whether you are coming or
going, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
is
a great way to go.
The 17-mile
link between
Virginia Beach-Norfolk
and Virginia's
Eastern Shore
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PEDDLER STEAK HOUSE
Williamsburg
229·8860
After a great steak and salad, be sure to spend
the evening in their lounge. For those looking
to relax and unwind after a full day of sight·
seeing, they have the quietest lounge in town,
specializing in tailor·made drinks.
PATRICK HENRY INN
Williamsburg
229·9540
Dance music at its best in the Liberty Lounge,
A quiet relaxing atmosphere for those who enjoy a jazz and blues sound, A full wine menu
and all of your favorite beverages. Live entertainment six nights a week, Dress is casual.
MAKERS and MARKS LOUNGE
Williamsburg
229·3611
Wooden floors, m,ellowed paneling and a glow·
ing fireplace provide a Colonial Tavern atmos·
phere for your dining and drinking enjoyment.
The FIFE AND DRUM is also available for
your late night entertainment.
Both are con·
veniently located in the 1776 Best Western Re·
sort on By·Pass Road.
1716 BEST WESTERN RESORT
Williamsburg
220-3611
"The Young Columbians" present a "1716
Musical Salute to America," a lighthearted
portrayal of American History through song
and dance. It's truly a masterpiece showing
nightly except Sundays.
SHERATON INN - COLISEUM
Hampton
838·5011
The Peninsula's favorite night spot is conven·
iently located across from the Coliseum Mall,
1·64 and Mercury Blvd. The entertainment is
always outstanding for your listening and dan·
cing pleasure. Cocktails are served and the
dress is casual.
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Our menu at the historic Smithfield Inn is replete
with dishes which have made Old Virginia cooking famous throughout the years. We feature wafer thin slices of the original Smithfield Ham,
Home Fried Chicken, Roast Turkey and other
favorite meat and seafood entrees. So come enjoy lunch or dinner surrounded by over 200
years of Virginian history. It's sure to be a most
historic occasion.
112
E.Main St..SmithfleldVa.
Phone 357·4358/245·2030
Smithfield can be reached via the Jamestown
Ferry from Williamsburg, Highways 10 & 258
from Norfolk and the James River Bridge from
Newport News and Hampton.
Cocktails Served
Lunch & Dinner
Reservations
Suggested
FROM
JAMESTOWN to SURRY
Leave
Glass House
Point
On Route 31
5:30AM
6:10AM
7:00AM
7:50AM
8:40AM
9:30AM
10:30AM
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2:30PM
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4:25PM
5:15PM
6:05PM
6:55PM
7:45PM
8:30PM
9:30PM
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FERRY
SCHEDULE
Leave
Scotland
Wharf
On Route 31
5:10AM
5:50AM
6:35AM
7:25AM
8:15AM
9:05AM
10:00AM
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2:00PM
3:00PM
4:00PM
4:50PM
5:40PM
6: 30PM
7:20PM
8:10PM
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A thirty
minute schedule will be
maintained
Fri., Sat. and Sun. year
'round from 10:3OAM to 7:00PM;
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NEWPORT NEWS
Take the Great Adventure
... Explore
TEN MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
1. FORT EUSTIS
2. NEWPORT NEWS PARK
You'll feel the inviting natural surroundings
of the 8,330-acre Newport News Park.
3. PENINSULA NATURE & SCIENCE
CENTER/PLANETARIUM
4. MARINERS MUSEUM
Visit the Mariners Museum and stroll among, James
elaborately carved miniature ships,
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6. NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING
Hiver
Relish a panoramic view of Newport News
Shipbuilding, the world's greatest shipyard.
7. CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT PARK
8. VICTORY ARCH
9, C & 0 PORT TERMINAL
10, HARBOR CRUISE
OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST
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Only 20 min. from Wi lIiamsburg and Busch Gardens
Just 15 min, from Yorktown Info. Ctr, & Battlefields
Toll free access to Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel
Only minutes away from Norfolk and Virginia Beach
Served by Interstate 64; US Routes 17, 60 & 258
FO llOW THIS SIGN It is
the symbol of the Newport
NewsTour, your guidepost to the
industrial, educational and histor·
ical attractions of our City. For in·
formation, visit the Newport News
Tour Center in Deer Park, just south
of the Rt, 143 & US 17 intersection,
Newport News Tour
Dept. CG, City Hall
Newport News, Va. 23607
804-247-8430