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Volume 30
6 Welcome To Our Area
8Your Week In Williamsburg
Things To See & Do
14 C olonial Williamsburg
Virginia’s Colonial Capital
22 Busch Gardens
Don’t Miss A Single Thrill!
26 Water Country USA
Cool Water Fun!
28 Jamestown Settlement
Re-creating America’s First
Permanent English Colony
30 Historic Jamestowne
America’s Birthplace
31 James River Plantations
In Charles City County
32 The College of William & Mary
Beautiful, Historic Campus
32 Ferguson Center for the Arts
World Class Entertainment
table of contents
33 Williamsburg Winery
Virginia’s Largest Winery
34 Historic Yorktown
A Revolutionary Riverfront Treasure
37 Riverwalk Landing
A Waterfront Wonder
38 Yorktown Victory Center
America’s Independence
40 Yorktown Battlefield
Battles for Independence
41 Gloucester County
For History, For Beauty, For Fun
42 Arts & Culture Trail
A Look at the Past & Present
42 V irginia Living Museum
World of Animals
43 Mariners’ Museum
World of the Seafarer
44 Guided Tours
Day & Night
45 Weather in Williamsburg
46 Outdoor Trail
Enjoy the Natural Wonders
46 G olf Trail
Virginia’s Finest Courses
48 Area Map
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50 Go Karts Plus
Celebrating 20 Years of
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51 Haunted Dinner Theater
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52 Children’s Activities
Fun For All Ages!
53 Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Modern Day “Odditorium”
54 Mystery Dinner Playhouse
Comedy, Mystery & Good Food!
55 Anthony Lee Wood & Friends
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56 At Your Service
Serving our Community
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58 For Your Faith
Local Houses of Worship
59 Dining Trail
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68 Shopping Trail
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79 Newport News
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80 Hampton
Virginia’s Hidden Treasure!
82 Norfolk
Adventure Awaits Travelers
83 Smithfield
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84 Calendar of Events
Tours, Events, and Fun!
88Where To Stay
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The Historic Triangle encompasses the City of Williamsburg, James City County
and York County; each offering it’s own unique qualities and experiences.
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Our internationally renowned Colonial Area
offers you a trip to the past. You can ride horsedrawn carriages, stroll the streets of the restored
area and mix with interpreters dressed in the
18th century costumes, and watch crafters at
work as they demonstrate the colonial trades.
Tour the campus of William & Mary the site of
the oldest American academic buildings still in
continuous use.
Within easy commuting distance of Williamsburg
are Jamestown and Yorktown, the other two
points of the acclaimed Historic Triangle.
Jamestown is the first permanent English settlement dating from 1607. Yorktown tells the story
of the American Revolution. Both the Yorktown
Victory Center and the Jamestown Visitor’s Center
provide excellent visits into our past.
Award winning golf courses abound in the
Williamsburg area and dining is at its finest. Dine
at a Colonial Tavern in the heart of the restored
area or enjoy one of the splendid restaurants in
the area.
Shopping is a pleasure with impressive shops
in Merchants Square adjacent to the restored
area. The Williamsburg Pottery, Williamsburg
Outlet Mall, Prime Outlets at Williamsburg, the
Village Shops at Kingsmill and many others can
be found throughout the area. And, of course,
Williamsburg is also home to Busch Gardens and
Water Country, USA.
We welcome you to our community and are
sure that you will find it to be a special place
to visit. We hope that your time spent with us
is memorable and extend a warm invitation to
return.
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to our
wonderful community. Historic Yorktown is
home of the Yorktown Battlefield where our
nation’s freedom was won in 1781. Today York
County offers visitors world class museums,
indoor and outdoor water parks and a unique
riverfront experience. Immerse yourself in 300
years of history and relax in a hotel or bed and
breakfast nestled among the village streets and
paths overlooking the York River. Here you can
experience 18th century homes to 21st century
merchants and modern-day excursions. Explore
the Yorktown Victory Center that chronicles the
American Revolution era. Walk in the footsteps
of General George Washington, where the
culminating battle of the American Revolution
took place. October 19, 2009 is the anniversary
celebration of the Victory at Yorktown. This event
will feature tall ship displays, re-enactment
camps, concerts, fifes and drums performances
and much more.
York County is part of the Historic Triangle
and is just a short drive from Williamsburg or
Jamestown. You can also arrive by boat and
dock at one of our floating piers at Riverwalk
Landing, Yorktown’s newest shopping and dining
destination. If you want more action, visit Water
Country USA, one of the east coasts largest water
parks or Great Wolf Lodge where the indoor
water park and amenities are always 84 degrees.
York County is proud to be the home of
Yorktown, one of three historic destinations
known world-wide. York’s governing body and
the county’s proud citizens encourage you to fully
experience this special place in American history.
In 1607, 104 men and boys came ashore on
Jamestown Island to establish the first permanent
English Settlement. James City County is a much
different place than 400 years ago. Now nationally
known historic sites, world class theme parks, shopping,
dining, tournament level golf courses and outdoor
activities are part of a 21st century experience.
As part of the Historic Triangle, James City
County is home to Jamestown Settlement,
Historic Jamestowne, Busch Gardens, and
Kingsmill Resort and Spa. If you include the
natural beauty of the James River and Colonial
Parkway, you will find your experience here as
diverse and exciting as you want it to be.
Not many areas can boast of so many new
and different things to do. You and your family
can retrace the footsteps of early colonists and
Virginia Indians at Jamestown Settlement, discover amazing artifacts as uncovered at archeological
dig sites at Historic Jamestowne on Jamestown
Island or become part of history as you cook, fire
muskets or grind corn at Jamestown Settlement.
Busch Gardens is the east coasts premier
theme park featuring thrilling roller coasters,
entertainment, food and rides. Recently voted
the most beautiful theme park.
Kingsmill Resort and Spa is home to the LPGA
Michelob ULTRA Open, making it a premier golf
destination. If shopping is your sport, Prime
Outlets offers designer and specialty stores.
From those of us who work, live and play in the
Historic Triangle – James City County, Williamsburg,
and York County – we invite you to visit our unique
area to connect with the beginnings of your
country but also reconnect with each other.
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{ Things to See and Do }
your week in williamsburg
Williamsburg offers a thrilling challenge to vacationers. You could spend several months here without exhausting all
that the town has to offer. This section offers a quick glimpse of what there is to see and do while visiting
the Colonial Capital. For more details and other activities, please check our table of contents on page 4.
Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg, a 301-acre living history museum, embraces
you with history as you explore the restored and reconstructed buildings,
mingle with costumed townspeople, and enjoy craftsmen demonstrations.
Elegant carriages roll past the Governor's Palace, carrying guests
throughout the town while children play 18th-century games on the Palace
Green. Participate in the excitement of The Revolutionary City, the highlyacclaimed, interactive, two-hour dramatic presentation that recreates life in
the capital city during tumultuous times. Experience first-hand the collapse
of royal government and a city at war as the city's residents make decisions
that transform them from royal subjects to citizens of a new republic.
Expand your historic experience with participation in numerous evening
programs.
Busch Gardens
A European-themed park with 17th century charm and 21st century flair,
Busch Gardens has been voted the world’s “Most Beautiful Theme Park”
for eighteen consecutive years by the National Amusement Park Historical
Association. Busch Gardens features more than 50 thrilling rides and
attractions, authentic cuisine, quaint shops and an all-new Sesame-themed
children’s adventure area.
Renowned for world-class roller coasters like Apollo’s Chariot and
Alpengeist, Busch Gardens delivers all-new entertainment with “Griffon”
the world’s tallest and only floorless dive coaster with a 205 foot, 90-degree
straight down drop. For more information, call (800) 343-7946 or visit
buschgardens.com.
Water Country USA
From May through September, splash back in time while experiencing the
latest in super soakin’ thrills. The mid-Atlantic’s largest water park features
water rides, slides and entertainment - all set to a 1950s and ‘60s surf
theme. Check out the newest attraction, Rock ‘n’ Roll Island, featuring
WHMA Visitor’s Guide three new body slides, a 9,000-square-foot pool, a 700-foot lazy river and
plenty of classic surf music. Hubba Hubba Highway is Water Country USA’s
radical river adventure. Guests can “cruise” down this free-floating expedition through drenching coconuts, water-spraying cactus and cool geysers.
Water Country USA offers fun for the entire family. For more information,
operating hours and pricing, call (800) 343-7946 or visit watercountryusa.com.
Jamestown Settlement
Just minutes away is Jamestown Settlement. Begin your visit by
watching the documentary film “1607: A Nation Takes Root.” Walk through
the Powhatan Indian village and explore the re-created James Fort
and a riverfront discovery area. At the dock, inspect replicas of the Susan
Constant, Godspeed and Discovery, the three ships that transported the
original Jamestown colonists.
Historic Jamestowne
In 1607 the first permanent English settlement was established here.
Watch as archeologists unearth the remains of the first fort built at
Jamestown and see costumed craftsmen demonstrate America’s first
industry at the Glasshouse.
Yorktown Victory Center
The American Revolution, from the beginnings of colonial unrest to the
formation of the new nation, is chronicled through a timeline and thematic
exhibits. Re-creations of an 18th-century farm and Continental Army
camp provide a setting for costumed interpreters to discuss daily life during
and after the Revolution.
Yorktown Battlefield
The battlefield is open to the public and the National Park Service operates a
Visitor Center adjoining the battlefield. An impressive Victory Monument,
dating from 1881, stands near the York River. It commemorates the battle,
which ensured freedom for the citizens in America.
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The Colonial Parkway, from Jamestown to
Yorktown, runs along scenic woods and waters to
connect Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown.
Yorktown’s Riverwalk Landing
Riverwalk Landing offers visitors a collection of
unique retail shops and one-of-a-kind riverfront
dining. The waterfront features a beautiful beach
and two piers to accommodate tall ships and
pleasure boaters. A mile-long pedestrian riverwalk
(a scenic brick walkway) links Yorktown’s major
attractions and allows locals and visitors alike to
enjoy the breathtaking view.
Williamsburg Winery
Virginia’s largest winery, located just minutes
from Colonial Williamsburg, is open daily for tours
and tastings. Save room for lunch at the Gabriel
Archer Tavern, as featured in “The New York Times”,
open daily. No matter what the weather, you’ll
enjoy this indoor attraction all year long.
Plantations
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WHMA Visitor’s Guide you can visit many historic plantations. Berkeley,
Shirley, Edgewood, North Bend, Piney Grove,
and Westover are full of history, elegant buildings,
grounds and ornamental gardens. Enjoy the charm
of rolling farmland and Civil War sites.
Williamsburg Museums
Because of its illustrious history, the area has a
number of first-rate museums. The DeWitt
Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the
Muscarelle Museum of Art, display a diverse
assemblage of art from years of collecting.
Nearby Museums
Watermen’s Museum in Yorktown is where you
will find exhibits of local aquaculture and
African-American boat pilots who participated
in the battle of Yorktown and so much more. In
Hampton the Virginia Air and Space Center
commemorates the birthplace of NASA. Among
its exhibits are a three billion year old moon rock,
and Apollo 12, which journeyed to the moon back
in 1969. The internationally famous Mariners’
Museum is located in midtown Newport News
including 300 years of history and worthy of a
visit. Here you will find the USS Monitor Center,
showcasing the remains of one of the most
famous ships in history. Close by is the Virginia
Living Museum, featuring native Virginia flora
and fauna, plus bobcats, horseshoe crabs, beavers
and more. It’s a combination botanical garden,
planetarium, aquarium, aviary, natural history
museum and zoological park! The Virginia War
Museum displays military history from 1775
until the present. The U.S. Army Transportation
Museum is located in Newport News and is open
to the public. Among its exhibits is a “flying
saucer!” Newport News also offers three historic
house museums: Endview Plantation, Lee Hall
Mansion, and The Newsome House Museum &
Cultural Center, which offer visitors a glimpse into
the past.
Tours... Cruises
On the Williamsburg Hauntings Tour, discover
the history and hear the spine-tingling tales of
Williamsburg. This family-friendly candlelight
walking tour offers a haunted and historic
journey through the past. The Original Ghosts of
Williamsburg Candlelight Tour will also guide
you through the streets of Williamsburg with
stories and interesting trivia about the capitol
city. American Guided Tours allows you to
experience Williamsburg like never before. The
costumed guide will lead you by candlelit lantern
and intrigue you with historic legends and tales of
Blackbeard.
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Try a trip on the Miss Hampton II Harbor
Tour. Offering expert narrated cruises daily from
mid-April through October. Or sail aboard the
Schooner Alliance as this three-masted Tall
Ship sails from Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown.
Available through the end of October with a
variety of cruises. The Spirit of Norfolk also
provides a variety of cruises from afternoon,
evening or midnight cruises. You can enjoy
fabulous luncheons, dinners, entertainment or
dancing. For other attractions offering self-guided
tours, see the “Guided Tours” section.
Family Entertainment
It’s not hard to find something for the entire
family to enjoy. Go-Karts Plus, on Richmond Road
(next to the Williamsburg Pottery) is for the kids
with unlimited energy. Come and enjoy the fun
on the go-kart tracks, bumper boats, bumper cars,
super stock karts, the miniature golf course and
the arcade. It’s a blast!
Pirates Cove, located on Bypass Road, offers
fun for all ages! For more information see the
“Children’s Activities” section of this magazine.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is Williamsburg’s
newest attraction. Experience the treasures of
this modern day “Odditorium”. The Mystery
Dinner Playhouse offers a fun-filled evening
for the whole family. Participate in a hilarious
comedy mystery while enjoying a delicious fourcourse dinner. The Haunted Dinner Theatre is
a family friendly audience participatory dinner
theater where you can help solve a murder while
indulging in an all-you-can-eat delicious 71-item
buffet. And don't miss out on Anthony Lee Wood
& Friends offering a show of incredible vocals,
dance and musical entertainment.
Recreation in Williamsburg
Fore! Williamsburg’s four season weather is
ideally suited for golf! There are several awardwinning courses to choose from. Take a look at the
“Golf Trails” section of our magazine for details
on the individual golf courses or check online at
GoWilliamsburg.com for the latest golf packages.
Don’t miss out on the natural wonders our area
has to offer. With the abundance of parks available,
you will find playgrounds, camping, fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, canoeing and more. See
our “Outdoor Trails” section of this magazine for a
complete listing.
Shopping
The area offers discount complexes to quaint
shops nestled in the Historic Area. With the
Village Shops at Kingsmill, Prime Outlets at
Williamsburg, The Williamsburg General Store, Wallace’s Trading Post, Williamsburg Outlet
Mall and New Town Shops on Main, there is
plenty of shopping! Consult the “Shopping Trail”
section of this magazine.
Arts and Culture
There are numerous exhibitions and programs
available for locals and visitors alike. From the
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum to
the many art galleries and private galleries such
as Vernon Wooten Art Gallery, you will have
an opportunity to see world-class folk art, fine
art, decorative art, museums and galleries. Just
minutes away is the Ferguson Center for the
Arts presenting the finest cultural attractions and
entertainers in the world. Walk the campus and
gardens of the College of William and Mary,
which boasts four American presidents and is the
oldest college in America.
Many interactive exhibits can be found at
Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Victory
Center, or many of the fine museums in the
area. Visit our “Arts & Culture Trail” section
of the magazine or look at the Calender of
Events section for more information and specific
dates of activities to complete your visit to the
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In 18th-century Williamsburg’s shops, taverns, government buildings, and homes of George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, Patrick Henry and other Virginia patriots established the ideals—liberty, independence and personal
freedom—that influenced the founding of our nation and have inspired Americans and others around the world.
Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area comprises 301 acres, which include
88 original 18th-century and early 19th-century structures and hundreds
of houses, shops, public buildings and outbuildings that have been
reconstructed on their original foundations.
The Governor’s Palace is just one of the highlights in the Historic Area.
When it was completed in 1722, the residence of Virginia’s royal governor
was considered one of the finest buildings in British North America.
The elegant and imposing residence was reconstructed on its original
foundations and opened to the public in April 1934. It is furnished to reflect
the occupancy of the last royal governor, the Earl of Dunmore. The Palace
complex includes a stable, kitchen and related outbuildings, and elaborate
gardens. The Palace celebrates its 75th anniversary as an exhibition
building in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area in 2009.
The Capitol was the site of many important political events that led to
Virginia’s participation in the War for Independence. The most significant
of these took place May 15, 1776, when Virginia’s legislators unanimously
adopted a resolution instructing their delegates in Philadelphia to
introduce a resolution that the colonies be declared independent from
England, nearly two months before the Continental Congress adopted the
Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. The Capitol celebrates its 75th
anniversary as an exhibition building in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic
Area in 2009.
One of Virginia’s most important taverns during the 18th century, the
Raleigh was established about 1717. It was the center for social, commercial
and political gatherings, small private and large public dinners, lectures
and exhibits, and auctions of merchandise and property. In 1769, when
Governor Lord Botetourt dissolved the House of Burgesses, many indignant
burgesses reconvened in the Apollo Room at the Raleigh to draw up a boycott
of British goods. A similar meeting was conducted five years later when the
assembly again was dissolved. Phi Beta Kappa was founded here in 1776.
The original building burned December 11, 1859. The reconstructed tavern
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WHMA Visitor’s Guide was the first Colonial Williamsburg exhibition building to open to the
public, in September 1932.
One of Williamsburg’s original 18th-century buildings, the Courthouse of
1770 was the seat of local government and housed municipal and county
courts until 1932. The building dominates Market Square, a green open
space halfway between the Capitol and the college.
Inside public exhibition buildings, you’ll find furnishings and accessories
from one of the world’s great collections of 17th- and 18th-century English
and American antiques. The collection is among the most valuable of its
kind, including a fully representative spectrum of furniture, silver and other
metalwork, ceramics, textiles, prints and paintings.
More than 60,000 items have been assembled and are displayed in
more than 200 period rooms. Exhibition buildings include the Capitol,
Courthouse, Governor’s Palace, Raleigh Tavern, Wetherburn’s Tavern,
Magazine, Public Gaol, Thomas Everard House, Public Hospital and homes
of patriots Peyton Randolph and George Wythe.
Colonial Williamsburg’s landscape and gardens grow gloriouslysumptuously formal, characteristic of the 18th-century penchant for
elegant order. The re-created gardens of today, described by critics as
among the great examples of the Western world, evolved from old maps
of the town, landscape plans of Colonial Virginia plantations and England’s
gardens at the time of King William III.
Especially recommended is a tour of the formal garden at the Governor’s
Palace, worthy of at least an afternoon’s dalliance, but a “must-see” no
matter what your schedule.
The Workplace
In the late 1700s, Williamsburg was a thriving community. Successful
merchants stocked their shops with expensive English imports and crafts
of all kinds made in the colonies. Merchants often met in the open area
at the end of Duke of Gloucester Street, just before the Capitol wall, to set
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or to trade.
Men in 18th-century Williamsburg involved
themselves in occupations and businesses ranging
from government and military service to medicine
and wheelwrighting. Probably the largest program
of diversified 18th-century trades in the world can
be found in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Trades
shops, scattered throughout the colonial capital.
Here you can find such artisans as the blacksmith,
shoemaker, printer, cabinetmaker and wigmaker
plying their trades and handicrafts just as they did in
colonial times.
Guests can observe these skilled workers using
colonial period tools fashioning articles of beauty,
utility, and character. At the same time they’ll learn
much of the daily activities of the “middling sort”
– men and women who conducted respectable
small businesses. These shops are open year-round
on rotating schedules.
To provide guests with a unique experience each
time they visit, Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic
Trades provides a variety of seasonal programs and
activities. Seasonal demonstrations include:
• Secrets of the Chocolate Maker—In the winter,
spring and fall, guests can witness the long process
of 18th-century chocolate making – from grinding
cocoa beans to forming a chocolate patty to be
grated into powder.
• The Arts and Mysteries of Brewing—Beer
making demonstrations are held at the Palace
Scullery in the spring and fall.
• Brick Firing—Each October Colonial Williamsburg’s
brickmakers build a kiln and fire bricks that were
molded during the summer months.
Minorities: African Americans and Women
In 18th-century Williamsburg, free and enslaved
African Americans comprised 51 percent of the
population. Their lives are detailed in several
programs offered at two distinctive venues.
Great Hopes Plantation is an activity-based
interpretive site that invites guests to witness a
way of life that was found in 18th-century Virginia.
Here guests watch the re-creation and evolution of
an 18th-century plantation, learn about enslaved
African-Virginians and their masters, and learn how
they lived and worked on a typical middle-sized
rural Virginia farm.
While Great Hopes focuses on the rural life,
the Peyton Randolph House site in the middle of
Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area presents life
of African Americans in the 18th-century capital
of Virginia. The newest African American program,
“Two Worlds, One Roof, One Law,” focuses on the
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paradox of American freedom and slavery by
contrasting the perspectives and lifestyles of
Peyton and Elizabeth Randolph with those of their
personal servants Eve and Johnny, who, along with
25 other slaves, lived on the property during the
American Revolution.
Women in the colonial period were wives,
mothers, hostesses and sometimes business
women or artisans. Upper-class women in
Williamsburg were taught as girls to read and
write, sew and properly entertain. They also were
given music and dance lessons. As adults, upperclass women supervised their households, cared
for their families, and enjoyed a constant round of
balls and social gatherings.
Women of the “middling sort” and lower
classes often worked in shops, businesses or
craft workshops and developed skills as weavers,
milliners and even printers. Others assisted in their
husbands’ shops or taverns and often managed
these businesses after their husbands’ deaths.
Contributions 18th-century women made to their
communities are the focus of Women’s History
Month in March. Scenes, tours, programs and
special presentations explore the various roles that
our foremothers filled in birthing a new nation.
Leisure and Entertainment
As the capital of colonial Virginia, Williamsburg
had an 18th-century reputation as the cultural
center of the colony. Colonial Williamsburg
continues that tradition today. Guests enjoy
evening events that can be seen nowhere but here.
Music, tours, colonial dancing, dramas and plays
are offered at various locations throughout town.
Programs include:
• A Grand Medley of Entertainments – This
18th-century “variety show,” a forerunner of
modern circuses and vaudeville, includes music,
magic, feats of strength and other amusements
guaranteed to please audiences young and old.
• Listen My Children: Legends, Myths and
Fables for Families. The 45-minute gathering
offers fun and interesting stories that the whole
family will enjoy. Storytellers share their tales by
firelight as young and old hear some of the same
legends that entertained families of centuries past.
• Dance, Our Dearest Diversion - The Hall of the
House of Burgesses comes to life as you experience
one of the most favorite pastimes of colonial
Virginians during this audience participatory
program. The dancers discuss various types of
18th century dances, from country dances to
minuets, and demonstrate them for the audience.
At various intervals throughout the program, the
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audience members will be asked if they wish to
participate in the fun.
To make the most of your visit in Colonial
Williamsburg you are advised to direct your
questions to and buy your tickets at the Visitor
Center. Just follow the signs or call
1-800-HISTORY.
Upcoming Events in 2009
Revolutionary City®
This program connects visitors to the
tumultuous events of the American Revolution,
presenting the stories of Williamsburg
residents from 1774 to 1781 in alternating
two-hour outdoor dramas that take place
in their original locations. “Get Revved!!!
Revolutionary City for Families and Patriots
of All Ages!” is a new way for children and
their parents to experience the exciting daily
performances in the Historic Area by providing
opportunities for youngsters to interact directly
with various Revolutionary City characters in a
more informal, intimate setting.
30th Anniversary of Colonial Williamsburg’s
African American programs.
2009 marks the 30th anniversary of Colonial
Williamsburg’s African American programs.
Colonial Williamsburg offers a variety of programs
that demonstrate how African Americans,
both free and enslaved, lived in the 18thcentury capital of Virginia. Guests to Colonial
Williamsburg’s Historic Area can meet Nation
Builders, 18th-century Williamsburg residents
who helped shape their times and continue
today to influence and inspire our ideals and
visions of the American dream. At Great Hopes
Plantation, guests follow an interpreter through
the reconstructed 18th-century rural kitchen,
slave quarters and agricultural and livestock fields
for a look at day-to-day living for rural enslaved
families during the program, “Workin’ the Soil,
Healin’ the Soul." Colonial Williamsburg offers
evening programs that explore additional facets
of African American life. During the interactive
program, “Papa Said, Mama Said,” guests explore
the significance of stories passed down from their
elders. “African American Music” explores the
diverse nature of African American musical culture
in colonial Virginia.
“Sidewalks to Rooftops: Outdoor Folk Art.” The exhibition bears witness to the creative
spirit that once enlivened the American landscape
through 19th- and 20th-century artworks that
were exposed to the elements and survived.
“Sidewalks to Rooftops” presents signboards,
storefront figures, weather vanes, marine
carvings, whirligigs, carousel animals and other
objects originally intended for use outdoors. The
exhibit celebrates the 19th-century predecessors
of modern advertising, including painted
signboards featuring eye-catching symbols and
three-dimensional trade figures—such as cigar
store Indians—that have largely disappeared
from today’s sidewalks, building facades and
countertops. Through 2013.
Reconstruction of the Charlton Coffeehouse.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is
reconstructing Richard Charlton’s Coffeehouse
on its original foundations to recreate the 1765
hotbed of political, business and social activity
adjacent to the colonial Capitol. The project is
one of the most important reconstructions on the
Historic Area’s Duke of Gloucester Street in half a
century. The reconstruction is designed to appear
as close to the original structure as historical,
archaeological, and architectural evidence
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busch gardens
Busch Gardens offers guests more than 100 acres of fun-filled European exploration. England, Scotland, Ireland, France,
Germany and Italy are all home to adventures, exhilarating thrills and award-winning entertainment. Experience top-rated
coasters including Griffon, the world’s tallest and first floorless dive-coaster. For coaster fans, this year also marks two park
milestones with the 25th anniversary of The Big Bad Wolf and the 10th anniversary of Apollo’s Chariot. Come see why the park
has been voted the “Most Beautiful Park” for the past 18 years. Busch Gardens is a must-visit for family fun.
Adrenaline-pumping roller coasters. Exquisite cuisine. Family-friendly
entertainment. All in a world-class setting. Get ready to jet-set through six
European countries … and leave your passport at home. Voted the world’s
“Most Beautiful Park” for the past 18 years, Busch Gardens covers 100 acres
with more than 50 thrilling rides and attractions, nine entertaining shows, a
wide variety of award-winning cuisine and world-class shops.
Get ready for a season filled with family entertainment with our
expanded concert series this year:
Bud & BBQ - Come enjoy some of the world’s best barbecue at an event
that celebrates great food, great beer and great music, with performances by
.38 Special and the Oak Ridge Boys, in May.
Sock Hop Nights concert series – Celebrate the golden age of rock ‘n’
roll in late May with concerts featuring Frankie Avalon and The Lettermen.
Glory at the Gardens concert series – More than 12 contemporary
Christian bands, like Third Day and Toby Mac, will perform over four Sundays
in June.
Summer Nights concert series – Six weekends of great music in July
and August, featuring an amazing lineup of rockin’ musicians, including The
Little River Band and Loverboy.
Busch Gardens’ event schedule and concert details can be found online at
www.buschgardens.com/va
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Elmo, Big Bird and many of their Sesame Street friends are coming to
Busch Gardens. The park will unveil “Sesame Street Forest of Fun at Busch
Gardens” in spring 2009. The new area will feature family-friendly rides
and playgrounds, a 4-D Sesame Street movie and the opportunity to meet
Sesame Street’s beloved characters.
Also new for 2009, Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration
creates the anticipation of the season and fills visitors’ senses with all things
Christmas. Busch Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland filled with
holiday traditions, new surprises and park favorites that make everyone
say, “Now this is Christmas.” It’s a fun place where visitors can experience
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immerse them into the Christmas season.
England/Scotland
The gateway to Busch Gardens begins in England. Guests receive the royal
treatment while touring unique shops, a delightful bakery and replicas
of Big Ben and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. The theater offers guests
immersive 4-D adventure while the Aeronaut Skyride provides guests a
scenic overview tour of the park.
From England, the European tour proceeds into Scotland, home of Busch
Gardens’ Loch Ness Monster roller coaster. Unlike the legendary Scottish
beast known for its shyness, this “Nessie” stands in the center of the park
and challenges visitors to a wild ride. The Loch Ness Monster is a doublelooping steel marvel full of pulse-pounding excitement. Scotland is also
home to the park’s gentler giants – the famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
And Scotland is the main stop for Busch Gardens’ steam locomotives which
are 36-inch gauge reproductions of European originals. The trains circle the
theme park on a 1.5 mile course across the Rhine River and over a towering
trestle which stops daily in Scotland, France and Italy.
Ireland
Busch Gardens captures the essence of Ireland’s warm-hearted people,
lush landscapes and ancient castles. Adventure abounds with Corkscrew
Hill, a white-knuckle, 4-D adventure which propels visitors on a mythical
Celtic journey. Be sure not to miss “Emerald Beat,” a high-energy Irish stepdancing show performing daily in the Abbey Stone Theatre. This powerful
production celebrates Irish heritage through uniquely choreographed dance
and original music score. Busch Gardens is dedicated to the conservation
and preservation of wildlife. See for yourself how adventurous learning can
be at Jack Hanna’s Wild Reserve. This interactive wildlife area offers an
up-close look at some amazing animals like gray wolves and exotic birds.
There’s also a sanctuary for American bald eagles.
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France
France has something for everyone – from
the exciting to the picturesque to the rustic. The
country is home to Busch Gardens' newest roller
coaster, Griffon. This steel marvel is the world’s
tallest and first floorless dive-coaster with a 205
foot, 90-degree straight down drop.
The picturesque country of France takes its
guests to another time and place with its street
cafés, French-provincial architecture and sidewalk
artisans. Visitors may also enjoy a relaxing evening
at Bistro 205 which is an outdoor restaurant.
France also has a rustic side showcasing the finest
leather, candle and wood craftsmanship. Enjoy folk
music, lively dancing and mouth-watering barbecue.
Le Scoot log flume provides cool relief on a hot
summer’s day with its 50-foot vertical plunge into
the water. Or guests can enjoy “American Jukebox,”
an energizing musical headlining at the Canadian
Palladium. Trappers Smokehouse has seating
for 650 hungry people. The restaurant features a
mesquite-fired grill, three rustic dining areas and
Everything is homemade!
Open 7:00 am Daily
Friendly Atmosphere
Children’s Menu • Open for Lunch
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Two Locations!
7105 Pocahontas Trail
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Located between Busch Gardens
and Colonial Williamsburg
1605 Richmond Road
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Germany
Festive folk dance and family fun take center
stage at Das Festhaus, Busch Gardens' 2,000-seat
festival hall. Enjoy delicious German food, while
being entertained by an Oompah band and German
dancers. If a thrilling 4-D adventure is what you seek,
then look no further than the Curse of DarKastle.
Brave guests hop aboard gravity-defying sleighs,
riding through he dark and mysterious corridors
of a Bavarian castle. Then there’s Alpengeist, an
award-winning, inverted steel roller coaster, and a
suspended coaster called The Big Bad Wolf which
celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009.
Kids in Germany flock to the Land of the Dragons.
It’s a magical play area designed for young children.
Adults may prefer Germany’s fine gift shops which
feature M.I. Hummel collectibles, hand-painted beer
steins and carved wooden cuckoo clocks. The whole
family will enjoy the dessert shops, a cruise down
the Rhine River, and the antique Herschell carousel.
Italy
No European adventure would be complete
without a stop in Italy. Busch Gardens' quaint Italian
villages combine world-class rides with romantic
song and dance. Brave visitors may tour the ruins of
Mt. Vesuvius on Escape from Pompeii, a thrilling
water ride with special effects. Da Vinci’s Garden of
Inventions has rides for both adults and children. And
throughout the Italian village, perfectly manicured
gardens enhance the romantic atmosphere. Summer
nights, however, belong to the “Starlight Orchestra.”
The sounds of Big Band music take center stage under
the evening stars at Il Teatro di San Marco.
Vibrant colors and light-hearted attitudes
encourage guests to share in the carefree fun of
Italy. The towering landmark is Apollo’s Chariot,
the park’s high-speed hyper-coaster which
celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
You and your family won’t want to miss the 11th
season of the spooktacular fall event, Howl-O-Scream.
Busch Gardens transforms more than 100 acres of
lush landscaping and family entertainment into a
creepy theme park full of spine-tingling thrills. Make
plans to visit the park during the ghoulish season,
and remember – don’t come alone.
Just three miles east of historic Williamsburg, Busch
Gardens is located 150 miles from Washington, D.C.
and about 50 miles from both Richmond, Va. and the
Virginia Beach resort area. One admission price covers
all rides, shows and regularly scheduled attractions.
Children two and under are admitted for free.
For more information, call 800-343-7946 or visit
online at www.buschgardens.com. ■
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{ Cool Water Fun! }
water country usa
For the past 25 years, Water Country USA has entertained guests with some of the world’s largest,
greatest, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, spectacular entertainment, shopping, and
restaurants – all set to a colorful 1950s and ‘60s surf theme.
The mid-Atlantic’s largest water park is even
better in 2009. Check out Water Country USA’s
newest attraction, Rock ‘n’ Roll Island, featuring
three new body slides, a 9,000-square-foot pool, a
700-foot lazy river and plenty of great music from
the 1950s and ‘60s. And the rest of the water park
is packed with family favorites, too.
Water Country USA’s largest attraction is Hubba
Hubba Highway, an interactive river adventure.
Guests can cruise down this free-floating river
ride under water-spilling coconut trees and cool
geysers. Or, experience life in the fast lane riding
Meltdown, a high-speed toboggan race full of
exciting twists and turns. This zoom flume is
faster and steeper than any other slide in the
park. Rev-up your engines and get ready to
rumble as Nitro Racer quenches your need for
speed. Six contestants race each other down
a 20-foot drop toward a refreshing finish. The
high-tech excitement doesn’t end there. A journey
HISTORIC GHOST WALK
Experience the ghosts and the history of
Williamsburg. Learn about the legends of
Blackbeard. Stroll the streets by
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candlelit lantern. Educational and (See Coupon
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entertaining for the entire family!
Adults... $10.00
Children (7-12)... $7.00
Children (6 and under)... FREE
January - March: Saturdays 8:15 p.m.
April - May: *Thurs., Fri., Sat., 8:15 p.m.
June - October: 8:15 p.m. nightly
November - December: Saturdays 8:15 p.m.
Tours operate rain or shine*
*Based on attendance
(Reservation for 8 or more - available any night)
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aboard the world’s largest special effects raft
ride, Aquazoid, challenges the entire family to
experience sci-fi adventure at its best. Hold on
tight as Aquazoid’s exhilarating excursion takes
you through tunnels and drenching water curtains.
If you seek the ultimate water adventure, race
the Malibu Pipeline, plunge down Big Daddy
Falls, or zip around the twists and turns of Wild
Thang. Invigorating journeys on the Jet Scream
water slide, and a vertical plunge down Rampage
are all guaranteed to cool you off this summer.
There are plenty of pint-sized thrills for kids of
all ages at Water Country USA. Imaginations come
alive as children explore the water play lands
of H2O UFO, Cow-a-Bunga and Kritter Korral.
These interactive children’s areas offer an array of
activities from slides to spray jets.
Vacation means relaxation, and that’s exactly
what your family will find at Water Country USA.
The Rambling River offers a peaceful float on
a winding waterway through the park’s scenic
landscape. Sit back at the Caban-A-Rama Theatre
and enjoy a dazzling high-dive show. Tasty eateries
offer tons of treats sure to refresh hungry swimmers
after an adventurous day at Water Country USA.
There is plenty of hot, summer fun for everyone
at Water Country USA. The park is open May
through September. For more information
regarding Water Country USA admission rates or
park hours, call (800) 343-7946 or visit online at
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{ Re-creating America’s First Permanent English Colony }
jamestown settlement
Four hundred years ago, on December 20, 1606, three merchant ships filled with passengers and
cargo embarked from England on a voyage that would set the course of American history.
The Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery
arrived in Virginia in the spring of 1607. On May 14,
their 104 passengers – all men and boys – began
building on the banks of the James River, what was
to be America’s first permanent English settlement,
predating Plymouth in Massachusetts by 13 years.
Through living history, a film and gallery
exhibits, the aspirations of these people and
the hardships they faced are vividly depicted at
Jamestown Settlement, a museum operated by the
Commonwealth of Virginia. Jamestown Settlement
is located about a mile from the original site
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and 10 minutes from Williamsburg, Jamestown’s
successor as capital of the Virginia colony.
On board life-size replicas of the three 1607 ships,
you’ll get a sense of the spirit of opportunity that
motivated the Jamestown colonists as well as the
difficult living conditions endured by 17th-century
voyagers. In the museum’s re-created fort, you’ll
see how the colonists coped with an unfamiliar
environment and brought English customs, religion,
dress, food and building styles to the New World.
You’ll be introduced to the Powhatan Indians, longtime inhabitants of coastal Virginia, in a setting
re-created from an early 17th-century archaeological site.
Your visit to Jamestown Settlement begins with
an introductory film that presents an overview of
Jamestown’s origins in England and the early years of
the colony. Events and themes presented in the film
are explored in detail in expansive exhibition galleries.
Presenting current historical knowledge,
innovative design and a distinctive collection,
the galleries chronicle the nation's 17th-century
beginnings in Virginia in the context of its
Powhatan Indian, English and western central
African cultures. The first of three sections
introduces visitors to pre-17th-century Virginia and
provides overviews of the “parent” cultures, with
full-scale dioramas portraying a Powhatan Indian
setting and a dwelling in Angola, homeland of the
first Africans in Virginia, and an English streetscape.
Exhibits also explore European overseas trade and
colonization and advances in shipbuilding and
navigation that ultimately led to the formation of
the Virginia Company, the English investment group
that sponsored the Jamestown colony.
The second section is introduced with a scale
model of a 1607 Powhatan community and
explores the complexity of the relationship between
Virginia’s colonists and the native Powhatan
people, ranging from trade to conflict, and the
role of cultural intermediaries. Exhibits show how
the English secured a foothold in Virginia with
the establishment of settlements and economic
enterprises and set the course of the future with
the introduction of tobacco as a cash crop. While
the first documented Africans to arrive in Virginia
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in 1619 may eventually have won their freedom,
the emergence of lifetime servitude for later African
immigrants was motivated by the demand for labor to
produce tobacco. An object theater chronicles African
encounters with Europeans and the development of
the transatlantic slave trade.
The third section of exhibits provides an overview
of the political, social and economic development
and expansion of the Virginia colony during the 17th
century, while Jamestown served as its capital. Fullscale structures re-created from archaeological sites
depict Powhatan, slave and planter dwellings of
the late 1600s. Short films describe the evolution
and impact of government in 17th-century Virginia
and the legacies of Jamestown – cultural diversity,
language and representative government – that were
the seeds of the United States of America.
Leaving the indoor exhibits, visitors arrive at the
Powhatan Indian village where costumed interpreters
discuss and demonstrate the Powhatan way of life. The
village, consisting of several dwellings, a garden and
a ceremonial dance circle, is based on archaeological
findings at a site once inhabited by Paspahegh Indians,
the Powhatan tribal group closest to Jamestown, and
descriptions recorded by English colonists.
From the Indian village, a path leads to a pier where
the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery are docked.
Visitors can talk with costumed interpreters about the
four-and-a-half month voyage from England.
Seasonally, a riverfront discovery area provides
information about European, Virginia Indian and
African economic activities associated with water,
including navigation, boatbuilding, fishing,
commodities and trade.
Triangular James Fort is a re-creation of the one
constructed by the Jamestown colonists on their arrival
in 1607. Inside the wooden stockade are wattle-anddaub structures with thatched roofs representing
Jamestown’s earliest buildings including dwellings, a
church, a storehouse and an armory. Interpreters are
engaged in a variety of activities typical of daily life in
the early 17th century, such as agriculture, carpentry,
blacksmithing and the preparation of meals.
Visitors are welcome to handle many of the
17th-century reproduction items used in Jamestown
Settlement’s living-history program. You’re invited
to grind corn, help make cordage and pitch corncob
darts in the Powhatan Indian village. In the fort, you
can try on armor and toss quoits.
Jamestown Settlement, located on Route 31 South,
is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, and until 6:00 p.m.
from June 15 through August 15. You should allow three
hours for your visit. Admission is $14.00 for adults and
$6.50 for children ages 6 through 12. A combination
ticket is available with the Yorktown Victory Center. Call
888-593-4682 toll free or 757-253-4838 for more
information, or visit the Web site: www.historyisfun.org. ■
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{ America’s Birthplace }
historic jamestowne
Explore the site of the first permanent English settlement in America and watch archaeologists uncover the
remains of the 1607 James Fort. Tour a 17th-century tower and reconstructed church.
Come, walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas as we explore America's beginnings.
Here is where the successful English colonization of North America began.
In 1994, archaeologists led by Dr. William Kelso,
director of archaeology for the Association for the
Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA), began
their search for the remains of the first permanent
English settlement's 1607 fort. By September of
1996, they had sufficient evidence to declare that
they had found James Fort. Digging has continued
ever since and more than one million artifacts
have been excavated from the fort site.
Now, the Historic Jamestowne Archaearium,
a major new exhibition facility that opened
in May 2006, displays more than 1,000 of
those artifacts and tells the story of how the
archaeologists found the fort and what the
excavation has revealed about America’s first
permanent English settlement.
Historic Jamestowne is jointly administered
by APVA and the National Park Service and
preserves the sight of America’s first permanent
English settlement.
njoy breakfast or lunch
served in a plantation
setting where meals are
prepared from time-honored
recipes. Before you dine or
anytime, shop for American
and English Antiques or
browse through our large
selection of handcrafted gifts,
china, linens, elegantly framed prints and
unique Christmas items. No matter what your
taste, there is a great treat in store for you at
the Old Chickahominy House.
1211 Jamestown Rd.• 229-4689 • Open 7 Days a Week
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Start your visit at the new Historic
Jamestowne Visitor Center which offers
museum exhibits, personal interpretive services,
a 15-minute film and museum store.
Park Rangers conduct guided tours of the
townsite from the center, or you may choose to
stroll the quiet streets of Jamestown at your own
leisure. Ruins of the early settlement are still
visible, including the brick tower of a church built
in the 17th century with statues and monuments
commemorating important personalities and
events of Virginia's first capitol. Living history
programs are offered weekends in the spring and
fall, daily in the summer. Costumed craftsman
demonstrate the 17th-century art of glassblowing
at the Glasshouse.
Continue your visit to Historic Jamestowne with
a trip along the Island Loop Drive, a five-mile,
self guided driving tour that explores the natural
environment of Jamestown. Signs and exhibits
along the drive explain how the early Jamestown
settlers harnessed this environment to help them
survive.
Admission to Historic Jamestowne is $10.00
per person, ages 16 and over which includes
admission to Yorktown Battlefield. Golden Eagle,
Golden Age and Golden Access Passports are
honored. The Historic Jamestowne Visitor
Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New
Year’s Day). Visitors may stay on the site until
dusk. Call 229-1733 or 898-2410. ■
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{ In Charles City County }
james river plantations
West of Williamsburg, along Route 5, Virginia Scenic By-way is an unparalleled collection of National Register
landmark historic plantation homes from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Berkeley Plantation
Berkeley Plantation
Route 5, Charles City • 888-466-6018
Berkeley is the most historic plantation on
the James River. Visit the site of the first official
Thanksgiving in America (1619) as well as the
birthplace of Benjamin Harrison, signer of the
Declaration of Independence and William Henry
Harrison, 9th U.S. President. Taps was composed
here (1862) at the Civil War headquarters of
General McClellan and 140,000 union troops. Enjoy
the 1726 mansion, an architectural gem with
exceptional antiques. Five terraces of restored
boxwood and flower gardens offer breathtaking
vistas of the James River. Costumed Guides.
Museum. Gift Shop. Good Housekeeping Magazine
suggests: “If you only have time for one plantation,
Berkeley should be at the top of your list.” Open daily
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and
Christmas days. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Shirley Plantation
What does Shirley Plantation have to offer that
no other attraction can offer? We have the story of
eleven generations of one family who to this day
still own, operate, and work this grand southern
plantation. Shirley Plantation is Virginia's first
plantation (1613) and one of the first economic
engines of the new world.
Today, Shirley continues as a working plantation and
a private family home. The current owners, the tenth
and eleventh generations, keep breaking new ground
and maintaining Shirley’s relevance in this day and age
by focusing on preservation and education through
conservation easements, land reclamation, interactive
school programs, and new research and exhibits.
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Shirley is open year-round, seven days a week
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day. www.shirleyplantation.com
Other Plantations in Charles City County:
Edgewood Plantation
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North Bend Plantation
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Westover Plantation
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lantation
Visit the site of the first Thanksgiving and
the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison and
William Henry Harrison, our 9th president.
Hear Taps, composed here in 1862 at
General McClellan’s headquarters. Envision
Lincoln reviewing 140,000 Union troops.
Open daily. Call for more information.
1-888-466-6018
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{ Beautiful, Historic Campus }
the college of william & mary
The colonial campus of the College of William and Mary, still intact after 300 years of wars, fires and
changing fortunes, is the second oldest institution of higher education in the nation.
“Although there are a number of surviving buildings
on the campuses of America’s nine colonial colleges,
none of them really preserves the small-scale academic
setting of the period,” says Thad Tate, a William and
Mary history professor emeritus. The first structure
of the three original colonial buildings, called the Sir
Christopher Wren Building after its famous British
architect, boasts a number of historical distinctions: it
is the oldest academic structure in continuous use in
America; the oldest public building in Williamsburg;
and the first to be restored.
By the 1730s, the other two buildings of the College were completed: the
Brafferton, which was originally constructed to be an Indian school, and the
President’s House, the oldest home of a college president in the nation.
In 1691, the Rev. James Blair, representative of the Bishop of London, was
sent to England by the General Assembly of Virginia to secure a charter and
endowments for an institution of higher education.
As a result of his efforts, the College was granted a
royal charter by King William III and Queen Mary II
on February 8, 1693. The charter named Blair as first
president. In December 1693, the College purchased
320 acres in “Middle Plantation.” By 1699, the capital
of Virginia was moved to Middle Plantation, renamed
Williamsburg, and a new town began to take shape.
Thomas Jefferson attended the College in
Williamsburg along with two other future American
Presidents, James Monroe and John Tyler. Also among
its early alumni were 16 members of the Continental Congress, four signers of
the Declaration of Independence, and more than 100 Supreme Court justices,
U.S. senators and representatives, governors, and ministers to foreign countries.
Although the designation of “college” remains in the name, William and Mary
today is a public university with an enrollment of over 7,600. ■
{ World Class Entertainment }
ferguson center
for the arts
In just three years, Christopher Newport
University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts has
established itself as one of the nation’s premier
performing arts venues. Whether in our 200-seat
Studio Theatre, 500-seat Music & Theatre Hall
or elegant 1,700-seat Concert Hall, hundreds of
thousands of people from Hampton Roads and
beyond have enjoyed the finest cultural attractions
and entertainers the world has to offer in
acoustically superb surroundings.
Our Spring 2009 season features phenomenal
attractions, from Broadway to ballet, classical to
jazz, comedy, opera and more! The Ferguson Center
for the Arts truly has something for everyone,
so please join us as we present a full program of
world-class performances guaranteed to please!
Minutes away at I-64, Exit 258-A, (757) 594-8752.
www.fergusoncenter.org. ■
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{ Virginia’s Largest Winery }
williamsburg winery
The Williamsburg Winery is Virginia’s largest winery, producing over 60,000 cases of wine annually.
Open year round and located just minutes from Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area.
The Williamsburg Winery was established
in 1985 by the Duffeler family. The first wine
produced, Governor’s White, was released in 1988
and won a Gold medal within two weeks. Today,
the Governor’s White is the most popular wine
made at the winery. Wines produced here are
appealing to a broad range of wine lovers from
the occasional wine drinker to the enthusiast.
The “Wine Enthusiast” awarded John Adlum
Chardonnay a “Best Buy” and "Wine Spectator"
gave this chardonnay 86 points. For the second
consecutive year, Decanter Magazine of London awarded the Act 12
Chardonnay as one of the "Best Wines in the World."
Most of the wines have historical references listed on the back of each
bottle. Did you know that Governor’s White was named after Governor
Berkeley, Virginia’s first Governor? The 50+ acres of vineyards which
surround the winery offer a beautiful backdrop of the Old World Style
Village where the winery is located. Tours of the facility and Wine Tastings
are held daily by professionally trained staff members.
Your guided tour includes a video presentation on grape growing
(Viticulture) and winemaking (Oenology), a stroll through the barrel
cellar and a visit to the production area. In our museum you will enjoy
a collection of unique and rare vintage wine bottles with a grand finale
tasting of seven of our wines in an etched wine
glass that is yours to take home as a keepsake.
Reserve Wine Tastings are available daily with
advance reservations held in the Private Wine Cellar.
You will sample and compare Reserve Wines and
selected vintages from our library collection as well
as new release wines. Reserve Tours are held daily
at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with reservation only.
Weekend times vary.
The Gabriel Archer Tavern, as featured in
“The New York Times,” is nestled among the
vineyards with a beautiful countryside view. Lunch is served daily from
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with main courses under $10.00. Savor a French
Country Platter with assorted patés, meats, cheeses and freshly baked
bread or one of our sandwiches served with a baby green salad with
dried cherries, sugared pecans and topped with our Raspberry Merlot
Vinaigrette. Dinner is served Thursday – Monday from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Seating is available weather permitting on the outside terrace where you
can dine under a canopy of wisteria, enjoy a glass of wine and take in the
beautiful vineyard view at the new outdoor wine bar. Special Thursday
night food and wine pairing dinners are available with limited seating by
reservations only. www.williamsburgwinery.com
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{ A Revolutionary Riverfront Treasure }
historic yorktown
As you stroll through historic Yorktown, let the past envelop you and
imagine hearing the sound of horse-drawn carriages clip-clop down the
street, or the low thunder of tobacco barrels being rolled to the riverfront
for transport back to England. Turn a corner and find yourself face to face
with an authentic fifes and drums performance.
Immerse yourself in 300 years of history and enjoy lodging in a hotel
or bed and breakfast nestled among the village streets and paths or
overlooking the York River. Here you can experience many 18th century
homes, visit the location where the surrender terms for the Battle of
Yorktown were negotiated or the home of the commander of the Virginia
militia with its walls still bearing the scars of cannonballs fired upon the
village in 1781. Explore the battlefields, fortifications and historic buildings
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where American independence was won. Be
sure to see the monument commissioned by the
Continental Congress in 1781 and completed in 1884
to commemorate the victory at Yorktown and to
memorialize those who lost their lives for freedom.
Picturesque streets are the backdrop for art
galleries, antique and specialty shops. Visit the
museums offering hands-on programs and exhibits.
Stroll along the scenic riverwalk and relax on the
sandy beach at river's edge. Take a ride on our
free trolley then march to the beat of The Fifes and
Drums of York Town. Relax and enjoy the riverfront
and its charming 18th century ambiance and reflect
on the events that led to the creation of a new
nation. Dine at one of our charming restaurants,
some with a beautiful view of the York River.
When the sun goes down don't miss a sunset
sail on the York River aboard the Schooner Alliance
(May - October). A visit to Yorktown is a must-see
for anyone who wishes to fully understand the
story of our nation’s birth. Americans won their
independence here during the last major battle of
the American Revolutionary War on October 19,
1781, when British troops surrendered to General
George Washington and his French allies. Yorktown
played a very important role in American history.
Today, Yorktown is joined by the scenic Colonial
Parkway to Williamsburg and Jamestown and
is located just 12 miles east of Williamsburg. It
remains much as it was during the waning days of
the Revolution. Although Yorktown is best known
as the site where America won its independence, no
battles are being fought here today, which leaves
Yorktown a charming and peaceful riverside village.
Whether it’s reliving the chronicles of America’s
struggle for independence, touring the historic
homes and battlefields, visiting our museums, a
leisurely riverwalk stroll, a trolley tour, watching a
fifes and drums parade, enjoying the many unique
shopping and dining experiences or just relaxing on
the beach, Yorktown has something for everyone.
For information about seasonal special events in
historic Yorktown, see the Calender of Events section
of the magazine or call 757-890-3300.
For a complete updated listing of events visit
www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism.
“Come to Yorktown – Where Yesterday & Today Meet
on Main Street”. ■
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Unwind by the River ...
Enjoy a meal or a cold drink and delight
in the view of the scenic York River
and the Yorktown Beach. We are
just minutes from the battlefield
where independence was won.
Weekend live entertainment.
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757-877-3353
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{ A Waterfront Wonder }
riverwalk landing
Riverwalk Landing, a beautiful waterfront
development designed in the spirit of colonial
architecture reflected in the town's historic
buildings, offers a variety of shops and riverfront
dining that provides day-long shopping, touring and
dining experience. Featuring a variety of fine retail
shops offering jewelry, quilts, home décor, and more.
Riverfront restaurants in Yorktown offer a variety of
menu items sure to tempt your palate. A two-tier
270-space parking terrace is conveniently located
for our visitors. The restored historic Freight Shed
is used as an exhibit hall, an events venue and also
may be reserved for small receptions and meetings.
The waterfront also features a performance area, an inviting beach and
two floating piers - one to support larger vessels such as regional cruise ships
and visiting tall ships, and the other for smaller personal watercraft such as
day-trippers and pleasure boaters visiting the village, shops and restaurants.
A mile-long pedestrian riverwalk links Yorktown's major attractions and
provides exquisite views of the York River. Benches lining the walk offer
goWilliamsburg.com visitors the chance to sit and admire the natural
beauty of the York River. A free trolley runs daily
spring through fall offering many stops throughout
town and arrives approximately every 20 minutes
to each stop. Visitors are encouraged to park in any
of the public parking areas located throughout the
village and hop on the trolley to enjoy the many
sights and sounds of historic Yorktown.
On many weekends throughout the year, visitors
can enjoy live entertainment at Riverwalk Landing.
It's not unusual to see strolling performers or hear
beach music one day followed by Dixieland the
next. Of course, holiday weeks are special occasions
here at river's edge with a list of performers to get your toes tappin' and
keep you coming back for more.
Riverwalk Landing is a one-stop destination for shopping, dining and
touring. Whether it's a day of relaxation or a day of fun, it's here at Riverwalk
Landing. Enjoy this experience, just a short drive from Williamsburg. For
more information, visit us online at: www.riverwalklanding.com ■
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{ America’s Independence }
yorktown victory center
In the spring of 1781, British General Lord Cornwallis led his army into Virginia. Opposing him was the smaller
American force led by Lafayette. This is where the last important conflict of the American Revolution was fought.
Washington, in conference with the French General Rochambeau,
decided that a combined land and naval battle in Virginia was now
possible, as the French fleet was sailing north to the Chesapeake Bay.
Washington then quietly moved the bulk of French and American troops
from New York to Yorktown.
On September 5th, the French fleet intercepted the British fleet outside
the Virginia Capes and forced it to retire. Washington and Rochambeau
arrived at Yorktown in late September and laid siege to the town. The
British surrendered on October 19, 1781, virtually ending the Revolution.
To gain an understanding of events that led to America’s war for
independence and the impact of the war upon ordinary men and women,
start your tour at the state-operated Yorktown Victory Center, a museum of
the American Revolution.
Follow the Road to Revolution, an outdoor walkway to the main
museum building where an introductory gallery presents the
Declaration of Independence as a radical document that inspired
decisive action. Exhibits along the “Road” describe events that resulted
in the transformation of the mood in Britain’s American colonists from
acceptance of the status quo in mid-18th century to rebellion 25 years
later. The experiences of a diverse group of people who lived during the
Revolutionary War are the focus of unique permanent indoor exhibits.
In a large gallery entitled Witnesses to Revolution, you will meet
10 individuals who lived during the 18th century and recorded their
observations in letters, diaries, and pay and pension applications. The
witnesses are characterized by life-size cast figures, graphics and artifacts
representative of their lives and spoken words excerpted from their own
writings.
Another gallery, Converging on Yorktown, describes the decisive
campaign of the Revolution and the diversity of people and nationalities
who were involved in the siege and British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.
The emphasis on individual “witnesses” to the Revolution continues in a
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documentary film, “A Time of Revolution.”
From Converging on Yorktown, you will descend to the lower floor to
experience the fascinating story of Yorktown’s Sunken Fleet, ships lost or
scuttled during the Yorktown siege.
“The Legacy of Yorktown: Virginia Beckons,” examines how people
from many different cultures, those in Virginia before the 1607 founding
of Jamestown and those who arrived later, shaped a new society. This
exhibition incorporates the theme of creating a new nation through
development of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. In a nearby space,
youngsters can try on 18th-century-style clothing.
The living-history program offers visitors the opportunity to experience
Revolutionary era life firsthand. Outside the main museum building are
re-creations of a Continental Army encampment and a 1780s farm where
costumed interpreters depict and discuss daily life during and after the
Revolution.
You may be recruited into military service in the encampment, and
watch demonstrations of musket and cannon loading and firing and 18thcentury medical practices. The encampment setting includes quarters for
commanding officers, the regimental surgeon and a dozen soldiers' tents.
The farm features a dwelling, a tobacco barn, a kitchen building, an herb
and vegetable garden, and an agricultural field where corn, tobacco, flax
and cotton are cultivated seasonally. Interpreters at the site engage in a
variety of domestic activities such as cooking, laundering and preparing
flax for cloth.
The Calender of Events pages list special activities. Open 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. daily; open until 6:00 p.m. from June 15 through August 15. The
Yorktown Victory Center is located on Route 1020 at the edge of Yorktown.
You should allow about two hours for your visit. Admission is $9.25 for
adults and $5.00 for children ages 6-12. A combination ticket is available
with Jamestown Settlement. For more information call 888-593-4682 toll
free or 757-253-4838 or visit the website: www.historyisfun.org. ■
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Make Room for the Memories.
An adventure of historic proportion is waiting for you—at two living-history museums that
explore America’s beginnings. Board replicas of colonial ships. Grind corn in a Powhatan
Indian village. Try on English armor inside a palisaded fort. Then, join Continental Army
soldiers at their encampment for a firsthand look at the Revolution’s end. Don’t forget
your camera. Because the history here is life size. And your memories will be even bigger!
{ Battles for Independence }
yorktown battlefield
Jamestown is where America was born. Williamsburg is where our nation’s ideals matured. And, Yorktown is
where America became of age. Visit Yorktown Battlefield and take yourself back in time where history was made.
A tour of the Battlefield begins at the National
Park Service Visitor Center (Colonial National
Historical Park), where the battle on land and at
sea is presented through a series of multi-media
exhibits. You can walk through a full-sized replica
of the quarterdeck of a British warship, view the
movement of troops through a special lighted map
display, and browse through a beautiful collection of
Revolutionary War artifacts, including the tents used
by General George Washington to plan the siege. A
16-minute film, “Siege at Yorktown,” discusses the
importance of the battle, and an exhibit shows the
role of African Americans during and after the Revolutionary War.
The Visitor Center is open daily year-round from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
(closed Thanksgiving day, Christmas day and New Year’s day). Admission
is $10.00 per person, 16 and older which includes admission to Historic
Jamestowne. Golden Age, Golden Access, Golden
Eagle Passports and Interagency passes are honored.
Through careful examination of 18th-century
military maps and archaeological excavations, the
National Park Service has reconstructed a nearly
complete picture of General Washington’s siege.
Earth works and siege lines mark the positions of
British and American troops during the battle. Tours
of the Battlefield are conducted from the Visitor
Center by park rangers. Maps are also available for
a self-guided tour of the battlefield, encampment
areas and the Town of York.
The National Park Service maintains the restored 18th-century homes of
Augustine Moore and Thomas Nelson, Jr. Be sure to ask about these when you call
the National Park Service Visitor Center at (757) 898-2410 for dates and hours.
Visit Yorktown Battlefield and step back in time where history was made. ■
DINING
1 Nicks Riverwalk Restaurant
12 Ben & Jerry's/Green Mountain Coffee Cafe
16 Island Cafe & River Room (Duke of York Hotel)
17 Waterstreet Landing
18 Yorktown Pub
24 Carrot Tree in the Cole Digges House
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
13 Yorktown Victory Center
14 Watermen’s Museum
20 Freight Shed
21 Grace Episcopal Church
22 York County Historical Museum
27 Custom House
30 Poor Potter Archaeological Site
31 Nelson House
32 Cornwallis’ Cave
33 Yorktown Victory Monument
34 Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
35 Moore House
37 Museum on Main
SHOPPING
2 Colonial Fiber Arts
3 Studio Foray
4 Stars & Stripes Forever
6 Yorktown Republic
7 The Yorktown Onion
8 Viccellio Goldsmith
9 Kinks & Quirks
10 Claire Murray
11 Founding Fathers
19 Black Dog Gallery
22 The Gallery at York Hall
23 Period Designs
25 Swan Tavern Antiques
26 Yorktown Shoppe
28 Redcoat Antiques
29 Nancy Thomas Gallery
LODGING
16 Duke of York Hotel
36 Marl Inn B & B
38 The Moss Guest Cottage
39 York River Inn B & B
TOURS/CRUISE INFORMATION
5 The Schooner Alliance (seasonal)
15 Dockmaster
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{ For History, for Beauty, for Fun! }
gloucester county
Located just across the York River from Yorktown, Gloucester offers visitors a variety of
unique experiences... from cultural to educational to just plain fun!
Looking to revisit Mother Nature and wondering
where to find it all? Come visit us! Gloucester County
has something for everyone... the history buff, nature
lover, fishing enthusiast or devoted shopper. The
Courthouse Circle in Gloucester’s Historic District is
home to the 1766 Courthouse, as well as a colonial
jail, debtors' prison and clerk of the court offices from
the early 19th century. Our Visitor Center is full of
information and great regional gifts. The Gloucester
Museum of History, once a colonial tavern, offers
tours and historic exhibits that change regularly.
Late summer and early fall still offer plenty of
great beach weather, so if you find pleasure in the sun, sand and refreshing
breezes, spend the day at Gloucester Point Beach. Located along the York
River, it is a great place for a family outing.
Beaverdam Park boasts hiking, biking and horseback riding trails and a selfguided, interpreted nature trail. It is one of the best freshwater fishing lakes in
goWilliamsburg.com Virginia – jon boat, canoe, and paddleboat rentals and
on-site fishing licenses are available. If getting back
to nature isn't Mom's idea of fun, she will certainly
enjoy shopping at the many fine specialty shops...
everything from fine jewelry to antiques to quilts.
While you’re in town be sure to satisfy your hunger
at one of our many great restaurants. You will find
dining to accommodate any taste.
After a full day of getting back to nature, check out
one of our historic Bed & Breakfasts, the Comfort Inn
or the new Hampton Inn.
For up-to-date event information call toll-free at
1-866-VISITUS, or visit our website at www.gloucesterva.info/tourism. ■
Don't miss these three memorable events...
March 28 & 29 – Daffodil Festival Weekend
May 30 – 7th VA Regiment Encampment
July 18 & 19 – Renaissance Festival
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{ A Look at the Past and Present }
arts & culture trail
Shop signs, chamber pots, fabrics, medieval helmets, figureheads and scrimshaws: the paraphernalia of the past
becomes the art of the present. When you visit Williamsburg, schedule enough time to explore our various museums.
Photo Courtesy of Vernon Wooten Gallery
The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and
DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum • 757-220-7724
The award-winning DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum houses the
Foundation’s renowned collection of British and American decorative arts
dating from 1600 through 1830. These include the world’s largest collection
of Virginia furniture; one of the largest collections of Southern, British and
American furniture; and the largest collection of English pottery outside
England. The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum features 15 galleries
and three new exhibitions. Admission is included in any one-day or multiday Colonial Williamsburg ticket or annual museums ticket. For program
information, call 757-220-7724.
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{ World of Animals }
virginia living
museum
View endangered red wolves. Get up close to a
loggerhead turtle and moon jellies. See fish with
no eyes and frogs that change colors. Touch live
spider crabs and fossilized dinosaur tracks. Living
exhibits depict Virginia’s natural heritage from
the mountains to the sea. Experience a steamy
cypress swamp and cool mountain cove. Explore
the underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay and
the underground realm of a limestone cave. Enjoy
hands-on activities. See spectacular views of the sun
from the observatory. Outdoors, stroll the boardwalk
to view coastal birds, bald eagles, beavers, bobcat,
river otters, endangered red wolves and other
animals in naturalized habitats, plus butterfly and
native plant gardens.
Minutes away at I-64, Exit 258-A, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday, and noon to 5:00 p.m.,
Sunday, Memorial Day to Labor Day 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. daily. (757) 595-1900.
www.thevlm.org. See goWilliamsburg discount. ■
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Bassett Hall
Colonial Williamsburg • 757-229-1000
The Williamsburg home of Mr. and Mrs. John
D. Rockefeller Jr. is restored to their colonial-era
residence. Guests can tour the mansion and
outbuildings, which include a teahouse, smokehouse,
kitchen and dairy. Open daily except Wednesday.
Included in Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket.
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Christopher Newport University • 757-594-8752
This acoustically-superb theater, including an
outdoor amphitheater, Studio Theatre, Music &
Theatre Hall and elegant Concert Hall, provides the
finest cultural attractions and entertainers from
around the world. Visit us online for a full program
of performances. www.fergusoncenter.org.
Muscarelle Museum of Art
College of William & Mary • 757-221-2700
This general art museum features American and
European artists. Call for hours. Admission is $5.00.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
1735 Richmond Road • 757-220-9220
This museum and 4-D theater is your destination
for the amazing, unusual, and bizarre! Featuring
eleven galleries with over 300 exhibits, including a
500 lb. gorilla made entirely from nails and a genuine
shrunken head. Come experience the Unbelievable!
{ World of the Seafarer }
Trimble Collection
Village Shops at Kingsmill
757-220-3456
A gallery of fine European, American and Asian
art. Every mat is custom designed, every piece of art
uniquely framed. Open 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. - Sat.
Framed and unframed limited editions and
decorator prints. Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Watermen’s Museum
309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA • 757-887-2641
This museum at the York River waterfront tells
the story of “Wooden Boats and Iron Men.” Boat
Vernon Wooten Studio & Gallery
models, photos, tools and artifacts of the men who
Williamsburg Office Park
harvest the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
1315 Jamestown Rd, Suite 204 • 757-253-1953
Open April 1 - Thanksgiving; Tues. - Sat. from 10 a.m.
This well-known local artist presents a collection
to 5 p.m. and on Sun. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 1 7/17/08
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bronze sculptures on exhibit in Williamsburg.
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The USS MONITOR Center
“An Ironclad Must-see...”
—Wall Street Journal
the mariners’
museum
The Mariners’ Museum is one of the largest and most
comprehensive maritime history museums in the
world. Located just 20 minutes from Williamsburg
in Newport News, the Mariners’ illustrates the spirit
of seafaring adventure through a renowned and
strikingly diverse collection of maritime artifacts,
including figureheads, ship models, decorative arts,
and international small craft.
The remains of one of the most famous ships in
history, the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor, have a
permanent home in the USS Monitor Center. This
dramatic new $30 million, 63,500-square-foot
facility lets visitors be a part of the action in a hightechnology battle theater, walk the deck of a full-scale
Monitor replica, experience interactive exhibits, and
see artifacts like the iconic rotating gun turret.
The Museum is open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Adults $12.50; Children
(6-17) $7.25; Children 5 and under free. Various discounts
available. Call (757) 596-2222 for information. ■
goWilliamsburg.com Newport News, VA • www.MarinersMuseum.org
The USS Monitor Center is the proud recipient of
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS’
2007 EXCELLENCE IN EXHIBITION AWARD
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{ Day and Night }
guided tours
Wonderful tours are available for individuals, families or groups. Whether it is by boat or on
land, Williamsburg and its nearby neighbors offer many wonderful sites to see and places to go!
American Guided Tours
Historic Ghost Walk • 757-729-2000
Experience the ghosts, the history of
Williamsburg and the legend of Blackbeard.
Your costumed guide will lead you through the
historical streets of Williamsburg by candlelit
lantern and bring late 18th century Williamsburg
“alive”. This must see candlelit tour will educate
and entertain your entire family. For more
information on scheduling and tours visit
www.AmericanGuidedTours.US
See goWilliamburg discount.
Historic Jamestowne
Colonial National Historical Park • 757-898-2410
Visit the new Archaearium, where interactive
exhibits show how archaeologists rediscover the
sight of James Fort. Visit the new Visitor Center and
see exhibits and a 15-minute film on the birthplace
of America. Join a Park Ranger for a guided tour of
the site of the first permanent English settlement
in America and observe as archaeologists continue
to uncover the remains of the 1607 fort. Watch as
craftsmen demonstrate the 17th-century art of
glass blowing. Drive the 5-mile loop tour that winds
through the marshes and woodlands of the island.
Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruises
Radisson Hotel Complex
710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA
757-722-9102 • 1-888-757-BOAT
A well narrated three hour cruise of Blackbeard’s
Point, Hampton Roads Harbor, Old Point Comfort,
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Fort Monroe, Chesapeake Bay, Fort Wool and the
Norfolk Naval Base. Just off I-64 at exit 267.
See goWilliamsburg discount.
Arriving at the docks of Yorktown on May 1, come
and have a true sailing adventure! Visit us online at
www.schooneralliance.com.
The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg
Candlelight Tour
757-253-1058
Your guide will lead you through the streets of
historic Williamsburg by candlelit lantern. Hear
interesting trivia about this beautiful capital city.
Creaking carts along a moonless night; hollow
footsteps and unexplained voices; a friendly specter
taps on a guest's shoulder. It is these stories and
more, written by author L.B. Taylor, Jr. , that help
to create the original “Ghosts of Williamsburg
Candlelight Tour.” March - May and September
- December, 8:00 p.m. each night; June-August,
8:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. each night; January and
February, Saturdays only, 8:00 p.m. Adults $11,
children 6 and under free. Tickets can be purchased
at the The Williamsburg General Store at
1656 Richmond Road or www.theghosttour.com.
Spirit of Norfolk
Docked at Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA
757-625-3866
Get ready for the time of your life! Step aboard
the Spirit of Norfolk for an afternoon or evening
of all-out fun. You’ll dine and dance. Applaud starquality entertainers. And be dazzled by skyline
sights and a close-up look at the Navy’s Atlantic
Fleet. Choose from fun-filled luncheons, fabulous
dinners, midnight dances and theme cruises, all
just minutes from Williamsburg. See ad on page 45.
www.SpiritofNorfolk.com
The Schooner Alliance
Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, VA
1-800-979-3370
Enjoy history aboard this 105’ three-masted Tall
Ship as it sails from Yorktown’s Riverwalk Landing.
Whether it’s a morning, afternoon or evening
sunset cruise or a private charter for a customized
tour, the Alliance is a special way to experience an
exciting time in America’s history. A variety of
snacks and beverages are available for purchase.
Williamsburg Winery
5800 Wessex Hundred • 757-229-0999
Virginia’s largest winery is open daily for tours
and tastings. Tours of the facility and Wine
Tastings are held daily by professionally trained
staff members. The 50+ acres of vineyards which
surround the winery offer a beautiful backdrop
to the Old World Style Village where the winery
is located. Sample Governor’s White, the most
popular Virginia wine sold in the state or try John
Adlum Chardonnay, a “Wine Enthusiast Best Buy”.
The Gabriel Archer Tavern, located at the winery is
open daily for lunch from 11:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
with most entrées under $10.00.
goWilliamsburg.com
Colonial National Historical Park
757-898-2410
At the National Park Service Visitor Center see
the 16-minute film “Siege of Yorktown” and view
George Washington’s field tents on display. Join a
Park Ranger for a guided tour of the British Inner
Defense Line. Explore the town of York with its
shops and historic buildings including the home of
Thomas Nelson, Jr., a signer of the Declaration of
Independence.
Williamsburg Hauntings Tour
757-258-3122
800-378-1571
Revisit the past in a whole new way with our
exciting “Hauntings” tour! Journey by candlelight
through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg
listening to eerie tales of Williamsburg's only
witch trial, Black Beard and his crew, the "Wagon
of Death," and accounts of ghostly parties at
Raleigh Tavern. Based on stories from Jackie Eileen
Behrend's award-winning book, The Hauntings of
Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown. This fun,
family-friendly tour is available for groups of 15 or
more. $8.00 per person. ■
Your guide will lead you
through the streets of historic
Williamsburg by candlelit
lantern, sharing some of the
eerie and fun folklore of this
very old city. Along the way
you will hear much of the rich
history and interesting trivia
about the beautiful capital city!
based on the book by L.B. Taylor, Jr.©
Adults........... $11.00
Children.........FREE
(6 & under)
June, July & August
8:00 & 8:45 pm each night
Sept. thru Dec. &
March thru May
8:00 pm each night
January & February
Saturdays Only, 8:00 pm
To purchase your tickets please call
our 24hr hotline at:
757-253-1058
or Toll free
1-877-62-GHOST
Tickets available at The General Store
located at 1656 Richmond Road or at
www.theGhostTour.com
Reservations Required.
All tour times are subject to availability
- first come, first served. No refunds or
exchanges. Tours operate rain or shine.
*(based on attendance)
www.theghosttour.com
Weather in
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see norfolk
from the best perspective!
Splash aboard the Spirit of Norfolk and enjoy delicious buffets,
engaging entertainment, dancing and spectacular views including
the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet, all for one price!
Walk-ups welcome. Book now!
2 TICKETS FREE!
WITH PURCHASE OF 2
757.625.3866 | SpiritOfNorfolk.com
Cruising Year-Round from Downtown Norfolk.
BuY 2 tiCketS, get 2 fRee!
Must mention code WB2G2.
Offer is not combinable nor available on all dates.
Good for parties of 1-19. Expires 11/30/09.
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*Information from the National Weather
Service, as reported in the Daily Press,
Newport News, VA
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{ Enjoy the Natural Wonders }
outdoor trail
The Williamsburg area offers visitors an opportunity to experience an abundance of natural beauty and fun!
New Quarter Park
1000 Lakeshead Drive • 757-890-3500
Mountain biking, horseshoe, volleyball, fishing,
softball, kayaking, canoeing, playground, picnic area.
Take a day to enjoy the natural wonders our parks
offer locals and visitors alike.
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
1350 John Tyler Highway • 757-258-5020
Camping, fishing, boating, boat ramp fishing pier.
Yorktown Waterfront
Water Street, Yorktown, VA • 757-890-3500
Fishing, boating, kayaking, swimming, beach.
Freedom Park
5535 Centerville Road • 757-259-3221
Mountain biking, hiking, open meadow.
Waller Mill Park
Airport Road • 757-259-3778
Fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking, playground.
Greensprings Greenway Interpretive Trail
3751 John Tyler Highway • 757-259-3221
Located behind Jamestown High School. Hiking.
Little Creek Reservoir Park
180 Lakeview Rd • 757-566-1702 or 757-259-3200
Fishing, boating, picnicking, playground, canoeing,
Jon boats, kayaking, boat ramp.
Powhatan Creek Park and Blueway
1831 Jamestown Road • 757-259-3221
Small boat, canoe launch.
Mid County Park & Kidsburg
3793 Ironbound Road • 757-229-1232
Lighted tennis, volleyball, basketball, picnic area.
Skate Park
5301 Longhill Road • 757-259-3221
Skateboarding and in-line skating.
York River State Park
5526 Riverview Road • 757-566-3036
Fishing, boating, biking, interpretive programs.
For more information, check out these web sites:
City of Williamsburg: www.ci.williamsburg.va.us
James City County: www.jccEgov.com
Virginia State Parks: www.dcr.state.va.us/parks
York County: www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism ■
{ Virginia’s Finest Courses }
golf trail
Williamsburg has the good fortune of having wonderful golf throughout the area. Few destinations can match
the geographic diversity and provide such varied settings. Call 1-800-FOR-GOLF for more information.
Brickshire, The Golf Club at
Providence Forge, VA • 804-966-7888
The acclaimed Curtis Strange signature course
features replica holes from world famous courses.
The Tradition Golf Club at Kiskiack
8104 Club Drive, Williamsburg, VA
757-566-2200
Williamsburg’s newest championship course.
Rated ★★★★ (4 stars) by Golf Digest 2002.
Ford’s Colony at Williamsburg
Marsh Hawk, Blue Heron & Blackheath Courses
757-258-4130
Three championship golf courses designed by
award-winning Dan Maples.
Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
Colonial Williamsburg • Gold Course • 757-220-7696
This championship course was designed by
renowned architect, Robert Trent Jones.
Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
Colonial Williamsburg • Green Course • 757-220-7696
Designed by Rees Jones, the 72-par Course
features challenging roughs and sand traps.
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The Tradition Golf Club at Royal New Kent
Providence Forge, VA • 804-966-7023
Golf Digest awarded this par 72 championship
course “The Best New Upscale Course” in 1997.
Kingsmill Resort & Spa
The Plantation, River & Woods Courses
757-253-3906
Three breathtaking courses that are challenging
in their own right.
The Tradition Golf Club at Stonehouse
Toano, VA • 757-566-1138
Designed by architect Mike Stranz. Golf Digest’s
“The Best New Upscale Course” in 1996.
Williamsburg National
Centerville Road • 757-258-9642
One of Virginia’s Ten Best Golf Courses - Golf
Digest. 31⁄2 star rating by Golf Digest subscribers. ■
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Wallace’s Trading Post
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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Museum
Bassett Hall
DeWitt Wallace Arts Gallery
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Mariners’ Museum (Newport News)
The Muscarelle Museum of Art
VA Living Museum (Newport News)
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Gloucester Tourism
Hampton Tourism
Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruises
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Norfolk Tourism
Riverwalk Landing
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Spirit of Norfolk
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{ Celebrating 20 Years of Family Fun! }
go-karts plus
Voted one of the top family entertainment centers of the world, featuring four exciting go-kart tracks...
Soar on our thrill ride – the DISK’O! Glide on the Python Pit Kiddie Roller Coaster!
If you are looking for something fun to do with the
family for an hour or for the entire day, don’t miss
Williamsburg’s premier family entertainment center.
Feel the rush of our most breathtaking ride... The
DISK’O! Strap yourself into a Super Stockart for a
race around a high banked track in karts resembling
your favorite Nascars or have the little ones try our
new Rookie Track. Be the captain of your own
Blaster Bumper Boat or sink a hole-in-one on our
Waterfall Miniature Golf. Glide on the Python Pit
Coaster for the kids! Play the latest racing games
in our air-conditioned arcade or win prizes playing midway games. Kiddie
rides and double seater karts offer lots of fun for younger children.
Don’t forget to stop by our snack bar where you and the kids can load up
FREE TICKETS!
WITH PURCHASE
on goodies and snacks of all kinds or pack a lunch
and enjoy our picnic area. And that’s not all! For
those that are a little more adventurous, thrill in the
experience of trying your skills at the Figure 8 Track,
or revel in the fun of the Euro Track, Bumper Cars
and more!
Located just west of the Williamsburg Outlet Mall,
next to the Williamsburg Pottery Factory on Route
60. Only minutes from just about everywhere in
Williamsburg. Free admission and parking. Pay as
you ride. A discount ticket book can be purchased.
Open daily, Memorial Day - Labor Day at 11:00 a.m. Open mid March through
May and September through October – call for hours. 757-564-7600.
www.gokartsplus.com See goWilliamsburg discount. ■
{Entertaining Visitor's since 1994}
haunted dinner
theater
– Williamsburg’s “Must See”
Dinner Attraction. FUN for
the entire family!
Looking for something fun to do tonight? The
Haunted Dinner Theater is the perfect night out.
It’s a feast for your senses with a dinner and show
that has been entertaining visitors to Williamsburg
since 1994. The Haunted Dinner Theater combines
a family-friendly, audience-participatory show
with the legendary 71 Item all-you-can-eat
buffet at Captain George’s Restaurant. It is never
scary... just a fun SPOOKTACULAR time! Dazzling
entertainment for ages 1-101!
For 2009, “GhostBashers!" A parody on the hit
movie GhostBusters. This comedy murder mystery
takes place all around you so you’re involved in
the action, and using your clues and bribe $$ to
solve this hysterical whodunit. Sit back and let our
talented troupe of performers entertain you and
your family, student or senior group, with special
effects, music and a little night magic.
The Haunted Dinner Theater is located inside
Captain George's, one of Williamsburg’s largest
and most famous restaurants. As guests of the
Haunted Dinner Theater you’ll dine on the very
same legendary 71 Item all-you-can-eat buffet
as their restaurant goers. Enjoy this great buffet
with Fresh Seafood, Prime Rib, Pasta Dishes,
Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Entrees, Desserts,
Soups, Salads and more. All Soft Drinks (Sodas,
Iced Tea..) are included!
You can purchase tickets 24/7 online at
www.HauntedDinnerTheater.com or by
calling our box office at 757-258-2500.
Please arrive between 7:00 & 7:15 p.m. through
the back entrance of Captain George’s Restaurant,
5363 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg, VA.
goWilliamsburg.com $4.00 OFF!
TICKETS
Williamsburg Hotel/Motel Association Associate Members
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union
Anthony Lee Wood & Friends
Berkeley Plantation
Busch Gardens Europe
Capitol Pancake House
Colonial Connections
Colonial Financial Associates
Duke Communications
Duron Paints & Wallcoverings
Endview Plantation
Exhibit Marketing Solutions
Foskey/Phillips Advertising
F.P.I.S. Inc. Brochure Distribution
Go Karts Plus
Heartland Payment Systems
Hospitality Employee Leasing Program
Jamestown/Yorktown Foundation
KOA Campgrounds
Lee Hall Mansion
Mariners' Museum
Metro Production
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
National Brochure Distributors
Norfolk International Airport
Presidents Park
Printwell, Inc.
Refresh! Center for Massage & Healing
Riverwalk Landing
Safe Floors & Bathtubs of Virginia
Serta Mattress
Shirley Plantation
Symbol Mattress
Towne Insurance Agency
VIP Celebrity Limousines
Virginia Company Bank
Virginia Living Museum
Virginia War Museum
Water Country, USA
Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance
Williamsburg Area Restaurant Assoc.
Williamsburg Event Rentals
Williamsburg Winery
YLS, Inc.
York County
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{ Fun For All Ages! }
children’s activities
Children’s activities abound in Williamsburg where kids can actually have
“fun” with history or enjoy exciting rides and entertaining shows.
Busch Gardens
Rt. 60 East • 800-343-7946
New for 2009, Elmo, Big Bird and many Sesame
Street friends are coming to Busch Gardens. The
park will unveil “Sesame Street Forest of Fun at
Busch Gardens” featuring family-friendly rides
and playgrounds, a 4-D Sesame Street movie, and
maybe meet Sesame Street’s beloved characters.
Adventure begins at the enchanting Land of
the Dragons, a colorful, musical adventure area
filled with rides and activities. This three-story
treehouse is inhabited by Dumphrey the dragon
and his delightful friends.
1-800-HISTORY
Debate a bill's merits, decide the fate of a
common criminal, and learn to march and handle
arms at the military encampment. Children also
can enhance their experience by dressing up as
colonial boys and girls with rental costumes.
GO-KARTS PLUS
6910 Richmond Road • 757-564-7600
A family entertainment center featuring four
exciting go-kart tracks and new thrill rides; The
Python Pit Coaster and The DISK’O! Bumper
Boats, Bumper Cars, Miniature Golf, Kiddieland,
an arcade and snack bar round out the activities.
Visit us at www.gokartsplus.com.
Captain George’s Restaurant • 757-258-2500
Come and participate in our interactive whodunit! Get involved in the action with live actors,
clues and bribe $$, special effects, music and
magic. Dine from Captain George’s legendary
All-You-Can-Eat 71 item buffet!
Historic Jamestowne
757-229-1733
Children can enter the Colonial Junior Ranger
Program, a self-guided activity that culminates
with a Historic Jamestowne Junior Ranger Patch.
757-253-4838
Enjoy the 17th-century versions of ring toss
and bowling in re-created James Fort. Explore the
re-created Powhatan Indian village and help make
rope or grind corn for the evening meal. Climb into a
sailor’s bunk aboard the replica ship Susan Constant.
5351 Richmond Road • 888-471-4802
After dark, try one of Williamsburg’s interactive
family theatres. At the Mystery Dinner Playhouse,
audiences will delight in helping search for clues
to solve a hilarious comedy mystery.
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
2001 Mooretown Road • 757-259-4600
Join us for a true pirate adventure and experience
one of the finest miniature golf courses in the country!
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{ A Museum of the Odd and Unusual }
ripley’s believe it or not
Nowhere else in the world can you find the treasures of this modern day “Odditorium”.
Come and experience the Unbelievable!
Wherever Robert Ripley went, he searched for the odd and the unusual. In
his quest, he documented the customs and beliefs of many ancient, exotic
civilizations. Whenever possible he brought home artifacts from his journeys,
which today form the heart of the greatest collection of oddities ever assembled
and can bee seen in Ripley’s Believe it or Not! museums around the world.
The museum in Williamsburg, houses artifacts that span almost all of human
history. From prehistoric dinosaurs’ eggs to the 3000 year old mummified remains
of an Egyptian falcon, from African tribal artifacts to South American shrunken
heads, from strands of George Washington's hair to a golf ball driven on the moon,
the treasures in this modern day “Odditorium” provide a visual link with our past.
This museum has an entire gallery devoted to a variety of strange, beautiful
Putt your way through the world of 18th century
buccaneers—our two award-winning courses take
you through mountain caves, over footbridges and
beneath cascading waterfalls. Watch out for stray
cannon fire from the renegade pirate on his floating
raft! Family fun for all ages. www.piratescove.net
and unusual animals. Nowhere else in the world can you see a 500 lb. gorilla
made entirely out of nails in the same room as a genuine maneless albino
lion, or a two-headed magpie perched over a two-headed kitten.
After discovering strange and bizarre facts and marveling at the wonders
of nature, Ripley’s 4D theater offers a journey to the depths of the oceans and
a chance to save Tony the T-rex from a volcanic catastrophe. Learn how life
thrives in the deepest, darkest crevices on the planet and thrill to the heartpounding adventure awaiting anyone brave enough to enter Dino Island.
Ripley’s Believe it or Not! museum and 4D theater in Williamsburg is your
destination for the strange, unusual and bizarre! Call 757-220-9220 or visit
us at www.WilliamsburgRipleys.com See goWilliamsburg discount. ■
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At the re-created military encampment, join
the Continental Army and try on a soldier’s
hat and coat. Help the costumed interpreters
garden, cook, and process fibers for cloth at a
re-created 1780s farm. In a space inside the
museum galleries, try on 18th-century-style
clothing. A combination ticket is available with
Jamestown Settlement. For more information see
page 38 for ticket prices and programs or visit us
online at www.historyisfun.org ■
Water Country, USA
176 Water Country Parkway • 800-343-7946
Families will enjoy 30 cool water rides, slides
and attractions. Splash down three new body
slides at Rock ‘n’ Roll Island. Cruise down the
Hubba Hubba Highway, ride Big Daddy Falls,
explore H2O UFO, Kritter Korral or experience
Cow-A-Bunga and Aquazoid, the world’s largest
special effects family raft ride.
757-898-2410
The Colonial Junior Ranger Program is a yearround, self guided activity that culminates with a
Yorktown Junior Ranger patch and certificate.
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{Comedy, Mystery & Good Food}
mystery dinner
playhouse
The laughs abound in this fun-filled
evening for families, couples,
students, seniors and tour groups!
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GETTING TO WILLIAMSBURG
By Car Interstate 64 is the principal
highway leading to Williamsburg. U.S.
60 and Virginia Routes 5 & 31 also
provide convenient access. Williamsburg
is located approximately 50 miles from
Richmond and Norfolk, VA, and 150
miles from Washington, D.C.
By Air Frequent service into
Newport News, Norfolk and
Richmond airports. Rental cars,
regular and limousine service are
conveniently available at all three
terminals.
By Rail Williamsburg is directly served
by AMTRAK, Old Dominion from
Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
By Motor Coach Direct nationwide service via Greyhound to
Williamsburg.
Now in their 16th year, Mystery Dinner
Playhouse has entertained thousands
with their unique blend of audience
participation, comedy, mystery and good
food.
When you arrive, you will be met at
the door by one or two of the evening’s
“suspects” who will help you find your seats,
show you to the cash bar, and get you ready
for the mystery about to unfold. With the
action taking place throughout the entire
room, keep a watchful eye open for clues
and jot down anything that looks suspicious.
Use your “clue dossier” which contains
riddles and puzzles to decipher, and bribe
money to use to entice the “suspects” to give
you better clues.
Between scenes, the wacky cast of characters
serve you a delicious four course dinner. This
gives you a chance to question each of the
suspects about key elements of the murder.
The dinner includes soup, salad, your choice
of Prime Rib, half of an Herb Roasted Chicken,
Broiled Salmon or Meatless Lasagna, dessert,
dinner rolls, ice tea and coffee. All are
included in the ticket price!
Audience members who are celebrating a
special occasion such as a birthday or
anniversary are honored with a hilarious
sing-a-long, and a “Super Sleuth” prize is given
to the person who best solves the mystery.
If you’re looking for a place to celebrate with
a night of major FUN!, then come join our
cast of killers at Mystery Dinner Playhouse.
They’re a whodunit of a good time! Located at
5351 Richmond Road, shows are at 7:30 p.m.
Additional locations in Richmond, Virginia
Beach and Washington, D.C.
For reservations and information call toll free
at 1-888-471-4802 or visit their website at
www.MysteryDinner.com.
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{America’s Greatest Oldies Show!}
anthony lee
wood & friends
Offering an evening of
family entertainment to be
enjoyed by all!
Williamsburg’s newest and most exciting
musical extravaganza takes you on a magical
trip down memory lane that will thrill anyone
who enjoys music and loves to laugh. “Anthony Lee Wood and Friends” provide the
vibrant voices and outstanding orchestration
that will take you to the heart and soul of music
from the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Talented artists
from around the country have been assembled
to create a sound that will remain etched in
your musical memory. Their high energy show
is critically acclaimed and features hits made
popular by “Greats” such as Elvis, Frank Sinatra,
Dean Martin, Johnny Cash, The Bee Gees,
Sonny & Cher, Fats Domino, Elton John, Buddy
Holly, Tom Jones, and many others! Anthony’s
portrayal of Neil Diamond is unforgettable. Experience the unique vocal stylings, costumes,
staging and lighting that will make you feel as if
you are seeing and hearing the real stars! Anthony was the lead male singer and
master of ceremonies at The Music Theatre
of Williamsburg for several years. He is back
with a brand new show that showcases his
fresh musical and comedic talent. You will long
remember the uplifting Patriotic Tribute finale. From mid November thru December 30th,
capture the spirit of the holiday season with
“Home for the Holidays”. You will enjoy the
revival of a traditional family time with classic
renditions of Yuletide favorites. Whatever the season, be sure to include
this magically exciting two-hour show for
family fun and entertainment during your visit
to the Colonial Capital. It will be well worth
seeing time and time again. Venues can be
found throughout the Williamsburg area and
showtimes will vary with the venue. For tickets
and show locations, please call 757-564-3030
or 1-888-HITZSHO (448-9746) or visit the
website for more information at:
www.MusicHitShow.com ■
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From travel to relocating, laundry to medical facilities, Williamsburg is at your service.
Colonial Connections Guide Services
Williamsburg, VA • 757-258-3122
Our fully-licensed and experienced guides provide fun
and educational tours of Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic
Area. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington,
Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry where the ideas
of liberty, independence and personal freedom were
debated. Practice the courtesies of 18th-century
Williamsburg including “putting your best foot forward,”
and discover how phrases and words like “mind your p’s
and q’s,”“gossip,”“rule of thumb,” and “turncoat” were
developed. For families and groups of 15 or more.
MedExpress Urgent Care
120 Monticello Avenue • Williamsburg, VA • 757-564-DOCS (3627)
4740 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA • 757-890-MEDX (6339)
The Doctor will see you NOW! Walk-in medical treatment for injury or illness
in a warm and comforting environment – NO LONG WAITS! State-of-the-art
treatment by Board Certified Emergency Physician/
Owners, Dr. Chan Park, Dr. Michael Renforth, Dr. Michael
Rogowski and their team of dedicated medical
professionals. Also offering physicals, vaccinations
and occupational medicine with onsite diagnostic
technology including digital x-rays, laboratory and
minor surgery. Open 7 days a week, no appointment
required, most insurance accepted.
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
900 Bland Boulevard, Suite G • Newport News, VA
757-877-0221
The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport offers the lowest
average airfares in Virginia, making it the smart way to fly! In addition to low
fares, the airport also offers low daily parking rates, a smaller less congested
terminal building, complimentary skycap assistance and courtesy shuttles from
the parking lots to the terminal. Only minutes from anywhere in Hampton
Roads. For more information go to www.FlyNewportNews.com.
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Town & Country Laundromat
Palace Plaza
113-D Palace Lane
757-221-9500
Features Maytag Washers and large gas dryers.
Open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Drop off service is available Monday through
Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Located
just off Bypass Road at Palace Plaza Shopping
Center on Palace Lane. You will find a safe, clean
environment which is convenient to most area
hotels and timeshares. Serving the community for
over 30 years!
Williamsburg Official Reservation Call Center
757-220-3330 • 800-446-9244
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We offer Vacation Packages with special “flex”
tickets to your favorite attractions as well as
Shopping Packages and Golf Packages to some of
the country’s most beautiful courses. Good customer
service is important to the entire Williamsburg
tourism community. When planning your next visit
to the Williamsburg area call 800-446-9244 or visit
our website at GoWilliamsburg.com and let us be
of service to you. We are only one phone call away
for all of your vacation needs. ■
{ Local Houses of Worship }
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Worship: Sunday ..................7:45am & 11:15am
Family Service .........................................9:00am
1333 Jamestown Rd. ...........................229-1111
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
Worship: Sun ............7:30, 9,11:15am & 5:30pm
Duke of Gloucester Street ....................229-2891
Temple Beth El
Worship: Friday ................7:30pm, Sat. 10:00am
600 Jamestown Rd. ............................220-1205
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
612 Jamestown Rd. .............................229-6688
Mennonite
Methodist
Williamsburg Christian Church
200 John Tyler Hwy .............................253-2506
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Worship: Sunday ...................................10:00am
7479 Richmond Road ..........................564-3745
Presbyterian
Episcopal
Christian
Greensprings Chapel
Worship: Sunday ..................................10:30am
3687 Ironbound Road ........................253-2270
Jewish
Smith Memorial Baptist Church
Worship: Sunday.................. 9:15am & 10:45am
6515 Richmond Road. ........................ 565-0476
Walnut Hills Baptist Church
Worship: Sunday.................................. 10:30am
1014 Jamestown Rd. .......................... 220-5900
Williamsburg Baptist Church
Worship: Sunday ..................................11:00am
227 Richmond Rd. ............................... 229-1217
St. Bede Catholic Church
Worship: Sunday .......... 7:15, 9, 11am & 5:00pm
Saturday Worship.................................... 5:30pm
3686 Ironbound Rd. ............................229-3631
St. Olaf Catholic Church
Saturday Worship ...................................5:30pm
104 Norge Lane ...................................564-3819
Christian Life Center
4451 Longhill Road .............................220-2100
Lutheran
Charismatic
Catholic
Baptist
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Williamsburg Mennonite Church
Worship: Sunday .................................. 10:45am
7800 Croaker Rd. ..................................566-3026
Williamsburg United Methodist Church
514 Jamestown Rd. .............................229-1771
Wellspring United Methodist Church
4871 Longhill Rd. ................................ 258-5008
Jamestown Presbyterian Church
3287 Ironbound Rd. .............................229-5445
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Worship: Sunday .........8am, 9:30am & 11:00am
215 Richmond Road ............................229-4235
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{ Experience Food at its Finest! }
dining trail
Look for this symbol for Members of the Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association.
The Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association (WARA) is dedicated to the success of the
restaurant industry in the greater Williamsburg area. Its members are committed to promoting the variety of
dining options that are available in our area and for continuing the gracious hospitality Williamsburg is known for.
For additional information on our participating restaurants, visit GoWilliamsburg.com
Price ranges are based on an average entrée before tax & gratuity:
415 Grill
Williamsburg Hospitality House
415 Richmond Road • 757-229-4020
Enjoy casual dining with friends, family and
business associates. Open 7 days a week from
11:30 a.m. Serving lunch and dinner.
Aberdeen Barn
1601 Richmond Road • 757-229-6661
Guarantees aged top choice midwest beef
along with a select variety of fresh seafood.
Great food and excellent service. Considered one
of the best restaurants by the area locals. Rated
as one of the top three "Best Steak Restaurants"
in Williamsburg for the past 17 years and a
five time winner of the “People’s Choice Award”
for the most delicious dish served at the Taste
of Williamsburg competition and 2006 winner
of the prestigious “Toast of the Taste Award”.
Reservations are recommended. Handicap
accessible. www.aberdeen-barn.com
Ben & Jerry’s/Green Mountain Coffee
Riverwalk Landing • 332 Water Street,
Yorktown VA • 757-969-1990
Treat yourself to Vermont’s finest all-natural
super premium ice cream, frozen yogurt and
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sorbets. Green Mountain Coffee also offers
a variety of specialty coffees and ice coffees
to enjoy any time of the year. ATM and Wi-Fi
available. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Bourbon Street Bar & Grille
351 York Street • 757-229-4100
Looking for great food and fun, come to
Bourbon Street Bar & Grille; serving great
southern cuisine and some New Orleans
favorites. Let us spice up your dining experience
in a family friendly atmosphere. So, come on in!
Large screen TV's, Pool Table, darts, video games.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights enjoy
Karaoke, DJ and dancing from 10:00 p.m. until
close. Adjacent to the Four Points by Sheraton.
Capitol Pancake House
802 Capitol Landing Road
757-564-1238
Come dine where the “locals” dine. Offering
a complete breakfast for the entire family.
Featuring more than nineteen varieties of
pancakes & waffles, nine types of omelets, as well
as all the traditional favorites. Also serving lunch,
featuring our tasty sandwiches, salads and daily
$10-19
$20-29
$30+
lunch specials. Free high-speed internet available.
Located just two blocks from the Historic Area and
the Visitor Center. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Captain George’s
5363 Richmond Road • 757-565-2323 Featuring a 70 item all-you-can-eat seafood
buffet available all year except for Christmas Day.
Open at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (4:30 during
winter), 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and 12 noon on
Sundays. Feast on Alaskan Snow Crab Legs, steamed
shrimp, Oysters Rockefeller, scallops, prime rib and
fresh broiled fish, along with a wide array of salads,
entrees and desserts prepared fresh daily. Dine
around a 300-foot running stream and waterfall or
a cozy fireplace in our private Williamsburg Room.
China’s Cuisine
1915 Pocahontas Trail • 757-253-0990
Our food speaks for itself! Enjoy the Asian fusion
of exceptional Chinese and Japanese cuisines. Our
culinary creations provide a harmony of taste,
texture, color and aroma for an exceptional dining
experience. Take-out and delivery available. Full
bar, banquet facility and catering. Reservations
and major credit cards accepted.
Colonial Pancake House
100 Page Street • 757-253-5852
We specialize in breakfast and lunch. Enjoy
a hearty breakfast in a colonial atmosphere.
Breakfast consists of specialty pancakes with
a variety of fruit toppings, eggs, omelets and
waffles. For lunch, select from a variety of soups,
salads, burgers, and sandwiches. A favorite for
locals and visitors alike. Daily 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Visa/MC accepted. See goWilliamsburg discount.
The Copper Scroll Restaurant
500 Merrimac Trail • 757-220-1410
As Williamsburg´s newest fine dining
experience, The Copper Scroll ushers in a new
breed of contemporary cuisine for your dining
pleasure. The ambiance, the food, the service: The
Copper Scroll will have you from the front door.
Spend every special event at the restaurant from
birthdays to anniversaries, or just because it´s
Tuesday. Inspired by American bistro cuisine, each
plate is a work of art. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Fireside Chophouse
Steak & Seafood
1995 Richmond Road •757-229-3310
Congenial atmosphere. Aged Western beef,
prime rib, fresh ocean seafood and a selection of
chicken and pasta dishes. Good service, family
prices and a children’s menu. Cocktails and fine
wines available. Take out orders.
Food for Thought Restaurant
1647 Richmond Road
757-645-4665
Eat – Drink – Think! This unique restaurant
celebrates some of the most remarkable people
in history. Specializing in Classic American
dishes like Fork Tender Pot Roast and Grandma’s
Meatloaf to more contemporary flavors like
Pad Thai and Jamaican Jerk Chicken along with
numerous Vegetarian options. Smoke-free. Great
kids menu. Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
www.foodforthoughtrestaurant.com
Gabriel Archer Tavern
The Williamsburg Winery
5800 Wessex Hundred
757-229-0999 ext. 117
As featured in “The New York Times”, enjoy lunch
daily from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., most entrées under
$10.00. Light fare available 4-6 p.m., Thursday
- Monday, followed by dinner from 6-9 p.m.
Located at the Williamsburg Winery.
The Gazebo Pancakes & Waffles
409 Bypass Road • 757-220-0883
A unique garden restaurant serving a complete
breakfast from cereals, eggs and omelets to
plantation breakfasts for the hearty eaters.
Locally owned and operated since 1983 with
emphasis on fresh ingredients and fast courteous
service. A favorite of the locals and a must for
the visitor. Breakfast 6:00 a.m. to closing.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
218 Bypass Road
757-229-3785
A family restaurant featuring The Great Steak
Buffet! All you can eat, fresh cut steaks... every
night! You and your family will enjoy over 100
delectable items including rotisserie chicken,
hand carved meats, salad bar, fried chicken, fresh
made pizzas, made from scratch mashed potatoes
and a wide variety of homemade desserts. A
wonderful breakfast buffet is served daily, 7 a.m.
until 11 a.m. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Hog Wild Smokehouse
8864 Richmond Road, Toano, VA
757-741-2515
Voted “Best New Restaurant” by area locals
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and the National BBQ Associations “Best of the
Best” award - one of 54 in the entire country!
Located on the outskirts of Williamsburg (just
past Anderson’s Corner on Richmond Road, Rt.
60 West). Reasonably priced, family friendly
and is well worth the drive. House specialties
include traditional smoked barbeque, with your
choice of five different house-made sauces,
and Authentic Creole Cuisine. Daily specials,
homemade desserts, children’s menu and full
bar available. www.hogwildsmokehouse.com
Award-winning Sushi Bar. Open for dinner daily
at 4 p.m. A smoke-free establishment. Sushi
is available for carry out & catering. Major
credit cards accepted and reservations are
recommended. www.kyoto2.com
Library Tavern
1330 Richmond Road
757-229-1012
Gourmet pizzas, shrimp and scallops in olive
oil are the specialties of the house. Cozy, relaxed
atmosphere. Carry out and delivery service
available. Casual dress, no reservation required.
Credit cards accepted. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Mama Steve’s Pancake House
1509 Richmond Road
757-229-7613
Enjoy breakfast and lunch daily in a completely
unique atmosphere during your stay in
Williamsburg. A wide variety of local specialties,
and a favorite eating place for locals and tourists.
Hooters of Williamsburg
112 Bypass Road
757-221-9570
Come visit the Hooters of Williamsburg, located
on Bypass Road. Sit back and relax while sipping
on a refreshing cocktail, as we now offer a full bar!
Or better yet, enjoy some of Hooters world famous
chicken wings, all served up by the Hooters Girls!!
Hot Stacks
6495 Richmond Road
757-565-1105
Serving a wide variety of pancakes, waffles,
eggs and made-to-order omelettes, all day. For
lunch, enjoy one of our daily lunch specials,
sandwiches, burgers, salads or a generous steak.
A relaxing, casual atmosphere and a wonderful
treat for the entire family. Buses, groups and large
parties welcome. See goWilliamsburg discount.
The Jefferson Restaurant
1453 Richmond Road
757-229-2296
There’s a full menu of delicious reasons
why the Jefferson Restaurant is so highly
recommended. Scrumptious prime rib, mixed
grill, steaks, fresh seafood, Italian specialties, and
a wide variety of Southern favorites, all served
in an English country setting. Banquet facilities
available. Open at 3 p.m. daily. AAA rated.
Kyoto Japanese Steak
& Seafood House & Sushi Bar
1621 Richmond Road
757-220-8888
Dine while your personal chef artistically
prepares healthy portions of fine steaks, lobster,
chicken and vegetables right before your eyes.
Meals are highlighted with teppan showman
chefs at reasonable prices. Be prepared for fun
and laughter. Vegetarian and kids meals served.
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Marino’s House of Pancakes
1338 Richmond Road • 757-253-1844
Serving a variety of complete breakfast items
including eggs, omelettes, pancakes, waffles,
French toast and so much more! Buses and groups
welcome – all at family prices.
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Marino’s (Italian)
1338 Richmond Road • 757-253-1844
Conveniently located, this locally owned
restaurant features a wonderful and very
affordable all-you-can-eat spaghetti and salad bar.
Serving good food with family prices – also there’s
great steaks, fresh seafood and cocktails. Come
and enjoy a casual atmosphere and a great dining
experience – all at family prices. Children's menu.
Group and private parties are welcome. All food is
prepared by the owner.
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501 Prince George Street • 1-877-636-8629
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Whether you are busy touring the area or just busy
at work or home, you can go online in the morning,
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that evening. You can even search restaurants in
your area for delivery as well as take out.
Milano’s (Italian)
1635 Richmond Road
757-220-2527
Located in the heart of Williamsburg, this
family owned restaurant features a bountiful
all-you-can-eat spaghetti, soup and salad bar.
Other Italian food specialties are pasta, fresh veal,
chicken, steaks and sandwiches. A truly unique
and authentic Italian dining experience. Casual
dress with relaxing family atmosphere. Children’s
menu. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Mirabella’s Italian & American Grille
207 Bypass Road
757-253-8550
Looking for a great local place to eat?
Mirabella’s offers a variety of fresh steaks, seafood
and pasta dishes. From appetizers to dessert,
Mirabella’s has it all! Group packages include
breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and box
lunches. Kid’s menu and off-site catering. Beer,
wine and spirits available. Open 11:00 a.m. daily.
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National Pancake House
1605 Richmond Road • 757-220-5542
Two is always better than one! Try our other
location conveniently located in the heart of
Williamsburg. This family-owned restaurant offers
a complete breakfast and lunch menu – all at
family prices. Everything is homemade. Friendly
atmosphere. Children's menu available. Groups
and buses welcome! Open daily 7 a.m.
Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que
447 East Rochambeau Drive
757-565-2955
Cooked over an open pit using hickory and oak
wood. No additives, no preservatives. Winner of
Readers Choice Award, Southern Living Magazine!
“A must stop!” says Bon Appetit! Proudly
celebrating their 37th year in business. Open
10 a.m. for lunch & dinner. Casual atmosphere.
MC and Visa accepted. Visit us online at:
www.pierces.com. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Red City Buffet
3044 Richmond Road
757-221-0888
Red City Buffet in Patriot Plaza specializes
in an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring Chinese,
Japanese, Hibachi and American food. This casual
family restaurant specializes in a wide array of
seafood. The eatery offers diners plenty of variety
at reasonable prices. Serving lunch and dinner as
well as carry out. www.redcitybuffet.com
Nawab Indian Cuisine
Monticello Shopping Center
204 Monticello Avenue
757-565-3200
A family owned restaurant offering a richly,
varied menu of fresh, natural ingredients, wholesome
sauces and flavorful spices. Food is freshly prepared
to order with no additives or preservatives with the
spiciness of your choice. Meatless dishes feature
some of the finest vegetarian dining available. Fresh
baked bread from their clay oven. Full ABC licenses.
Take-out and catering service available.
Old Chickahominy House
1211 Jamestown Road • 757-229-4689
Breakfast and lunch served daily in a plantation
setting. Specialties include Brunswick Stew,
square cut ham biscuits, chicken and dumplings
and buttermilk pie. Enjoy some real southern
cooking with original southern hospitality. Opens
at 8:30 a.m., seven days a week.
Old Mill Pancake House
2005 Richmond Road • 757-229-3613
Offers a hearty country breakfast and 16 varieties
of homemade pancakes and waffles. Cheerful
relaxed atmosphere and fast service. Complete
Luncheon menu. A family friendly restaurant with
family prices. A favorite breakfast and lunch stop
for locals and visitors alike. Open daily 6:30 a.m.
-2:30 p.m. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Peking Mongolian & Japanese
Restaurant
Kingsgate Shopping Center • 757-229-2288
Voted #1 "Best of Williamsburg" for 17 years in a
row. Our buffet includes made-to-order Mongolian
grill, the exotic Chinese and Japanese hibachi bars,
not to mention a full appetizer bar, vegetarian
bar, salad and dessert bar. We offer a full service
cocktail menu to satisfy your cravings. Carry out,
catering and dine-in menu available. Come see
our beautiful oriental gift shop next door. Truly an
experience you’ll never forget in Williamsburg!
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& Lunch
Serving a wide
variety of
breakfast and
lunch items in a
family -style
atmosphere.
Open:
7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Daily
Lunch
Specials
served
you will find the lowest prices in town!
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Open daily 9 am-5pm. From April - October 9am - 9pm.
N’ STUFF 253-8007 • 1507 B Richmond Road
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ESTAURANTS
Exceptional Dining
757-229-2296
1453 Richmond Road
Since 1956, Harriet Petrell,
the matriarch of the
Jefferson Restaurant, and
now 4 generations of her
family and her staff have
been serving local patrons
and travelers with mouth
watering specialties such
as Virginia Peanut Soup,
President Cut Steaks,
Prime Rib, Southern Fried
Chicken, Virginia Ham,
Spare Ribs, Baked Stuffed
Pork Chops as well as
Fresh Local Seafood and
selected Italian Dishes.
Opens:
3:00 p.m.
Children’s Menu
Casual Dress
Banquet Facilities
FREE!
APPETIZER
FREE!
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Look for our discount with the goWilliamsburg card and receive a free
shrimp cocktail or cup of Virginia peanut soup at the Jefferson Restaurant!
Red Hot & Blue
1622 Richmond Road • 757-259-1670
Award winning St. Louis-cut hickory smoked
ribs, BBQ platters with pulled pork, beef brisket or
chicken, Mississippi Delta catfish, southern chicken,
sandwiches, salads and more! Enjoy a casual
atmosphere listening to some of your favorite
“Blues” music. Children’s menu and cocktails. Take
the taste of Memphis home or to your hotel room
with our “Take Out Menu.” Catering available for
groups. Open 11 a.m. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Olympic Committee for the best Italian cuisine
in Williamsburg. Try one of their famous New
York style pizzas, or sink your teeth into one of
Victor’s renowned Italian subs. You will enjoy
fresh homemade pasta, veal, chicken and seafood
dishes. Family atmosphere, family prices. Catering
available for family gatherings or special events.
ABC on and off. Free delivery to all hotels and
motels. Open 11 a.m. See goWilliamsburg discount.
The Rusty Musket
500 Merrimac Trail • 757-220-1410
The Rusty Musket is our featured casual
restaurant and bar serving great American
comfort foods and a wide selection of cocktails,
beer, wine and specialty drinks. The Rusty Musket
sets the standard for fun, so grab your family and
friends and enjoy! Open for lunch and dinner. All
hotel guests of the Lexington George Washington
Inn receive a 10% discount in all dining
establishments. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Sal’s Ristorante Italiano
835 Capitol Landing Road • 757-221-0443
Voted #1 for the best pizza and Italian
Restaurant in Williamsburg, Sal’s Ristorante Italiano
serves the best Italian cuisine in the area. A wide
variety of pastas including Lasagna, Manicotti,
Fradiavolo, Shrimp Fettuccini, Veal Parmigiana,
as well as New York Style Pizza, Submarine
Sandwiches and Homemade Desserts are just a
few of the delectable items that they have to offer.
Beer and Wine are also available. A great family
atmosphere and great food! Free delivery to area
hotels and motels. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Sal’s by Victor
Williamsburg Shopping Center
1242 Richmond Road • 757-220-2641
Come join Chef Victor of the International
The Seafare & Steakhouse
1632 Richmond Road • 757-229-0099
Fresh local seafood, Norwegian salmon, Dover
Sole, lump crabmeat, Maine lobster, veal and steaks.
Certified Black Angus beef, homemade bread
and vegetables. Baked, broiled, fried and Sauton
Ceramic cooking available. A dining experience
you won’t want to miss. Children’s menu, cocktails.
Open 4:30 p.m. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Taste Tea Room and Gift Shop
1915 Pocahontas Trail, Rt. 60 East
757-221-9550
Please join us for tea and relax in a beautiful
setting where attention to detail is never
overlooked. In our gift area we offer a selection
of teas by Harney and Sons, Rishi Teas and others.
We have related tea accessories, enchanting
baby gifts, wonderful bath and body lines and
many other unique items. Serving full tea 12
noon - 3 p.m., scones and tea 2:00 p.m. Open
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Reservations
recommended. www.tasteteasalon.com
The Trellis
Merchants Square • 757-229-8610
The award-winning Trellis offers seasonal
menus, fresh seafood and meats grilled on
an open fire, an extensive wine list - all in a
contemporary setting filled with original art.
Don't miss the desserts "to die for" - including
229-4100
351 York Street
Williamsburg, VA
Serving Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner!
Featuring:
Authentic Cajun
and Creole Cuisine!
BUY ONE
ENTREE GET 1 FREE!
Karaoke, DJ and Dancing every Thursday, Friday & Saturday
nights! 10 p.m. Pool table, video games, darts and FUN!
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"Death by Chocolate," made famous at The Trellis
by executive chef Marcel Desaulniers. Located
between the College of William and Mary and
Colonial Williamsburg. Fine dining - casual cafe
- bar menu - kids' menu. Reservations suggested.
Whaling Company
Rt. 60 East • Near Busch Gardens
494 McLaws Circle • 757-229-0275
The house specialty is fresh seafood and hand
carved steaks, with a menu offering a wide
variety of daily fresh fish selections, as well as
tempting beef and chicken entrées. A warm and
relaxing atmosphere and a dining experience
you won’t want to miss. Enjoy our lounge with
"Hungry Hour," Monday - Friday from 4 - 6 p.m.
1/2 off appetizers and discount drinks. Children’s
menu available. Locally owned and operated.
Open for dinner 7 days a week at 4:30 p.m.
The Wine & Cheese Shop
Best value in Williamsburg - We have it all!
Experience our great international selection
of wine and cheeses. Try our wide variety
of homemade sandwiches made daily with
fresh baked bread. Call us to cater your next
event. Come in and browse the store for a wide
assortment of wines and unique gifts.
WINNER OF “BEST ORIENTAL RESTAURANT”
sEVENteen YEARS IN A ROW!
WILLIAMSBURG’S FAMOUS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET
A Unique Dining Experience
Served in Williamsburg Since 1988
One price includes all buffets all-you-can eat !
CHINESE BUFFET
Yorkshire Restaurant
700 York Street • Route 60 East • 757-229-9790
Located between Colonial Williamsburg and
Busch Gardens, this outstanding restaurant has
been serving Williamsburg locals and visitors
since 1970. Select from a full menu that includes
the finest prime rib and steaks to a wide variety
of fresh and delicious seafood. Also featured are
chicken and ham entrées. Beef and seafood shishkabobs with rice pilaf are the house specialities.
Children's menu available. An outstanding selection
of cocktails, brandies, Cognac and American or
European wines. Banquet facilities available. All
major credit cards. See goWilliamsburg discount.
Yorktown Pub
112 Water Street, Yorktown, VA • 757-886-9964
Enjoy great food and friendly service
overlooking a magnificent view of the York River
and the Yorktown Beach. Conveniently located
in the heart of Yorktown, this local gathering
place features homemade sandwiches, soups,
salads, local seafood, steak and so much more!
Serving lunch and dinner. Children's menu
available. Come and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere
and great food! ■
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JAPANESE
HIBACHI GRILL
& SUSHI BAR
Open 7 Days a Week
Kingsgate Green Shopping Center
Bypass Road near K-Mart
www.peking-va.com
We accept all major credit cards
Oriental Gift shop on premise
Take out Available
229-2288 • 229-8899
{ Bargains Galore }
shopping trail
Williamsburg offers excellent bargains, fashionable boutiques, discount outlets and one-of-a-kind specialty shops
around every corner. Whatever your style and budget Williamsburg has something for you!
A Touch of Earth
The Gallery Shops • 6580 Richmond Road
757-565-0425
Celebrating 32 years, this award-winning
American craft gallery represents over 200
craftspeople and artists. Fine handcrafted porcelain,
stoneware pottery, quilted wall art, jewelry, wood,
watercolors, photography, hand woven items along
with works by Virginia artists. Shipping available.
Mail and phone orders welcome.
Bead Haven
1915 Pocahontas Trail, E-4
757-253-2323
A full service bead store offering something for
everyone. Beads, classes, jewelry, parties, repairs or
redesign. Bead Haven is proud to be an approved
partner of "Create your Style with Crystalized
Swarovski Elements," which guarantees the
highest quality of cut crystal beads in your designs.
The Williamsburg store is located less than 1 mile
from Busch Gardens. Visit our Hampton store at
1176 Big Bethel Road, 757-262-0162 and visit our
website at www.beadhavenva.com.
Camelot Bears of Williamsburg
The Williamsburg Outlet Mall
6401 Richmond Road • 757-565-9060
A unique educational store offering apparel,
books, collectibles, home décor, baby gifts, plush
bears and toys. DVD presentations, Make-YourOwn-Bears, and don't forget to visit our giant bear
"ExcaliBear." See goWilliamsburg discount.
Carolina Carpets Outlet
The Shops at Carolina Furniture
5425 Richmond Road
757-565-3006
Featuring Karastan oriental designed rugs
and broadloom carpeting and flooring at deeply
discounted prices. You will find considerable
savings on imported, handmade needlepoint
and handknotted rugs from Lotfy, Michael Aziz,
Obeettee and Samad. All rugs are discounted up
to 60% off published list price.
Carolina Furniture
5425 Richmond Road
757-565-3000
Over 300 top quality furniture lines and
accessories offered at 30-60% off published list
price - every day. Name brands in a large spacious
showroom, including Hickory Chair, Henredon,
Ralph Lauren, Century and Baker... even the
professional browser is quick to take advantage of
the “Carolina” savings. We ship worldwide. Open
24 hours at New York Times acclaimed awardwinning website www.carolina–furniture.com.
Carolina Kids Room
5425 Richmond Road
757-565-3535
Bunk beds, canopy beds, cribs and changing
tables, study desks, all at 40 -50% off. We make
being sent to your room, fun. Open daily.
Christian Outlet Store
The Williamsburg Pottery, Building 8
757-564-6278
Save up to 80% off publishers regular
prices. At over 7,500 square feet, we are one
of America’s largest Christian outlet stores. See
our huge selection of Christian books for only
$4.99, plus a wide selection of Bibles, cards and
gifts at discounted prices. All greeting cards $.99
everyday! We also carry discounted current
bestsellers and a large selection of Christian art.
Claire Murray
Riverwalk Landing • 328 Water Street
757-877-3353
Claire Murray is known worldwide for her
signature designs and attention to color and
detail. Browse through her collections of 100%
wool, heirloom quality hand-hooked rugs,
needlework kits/classes, dinnerware, distinctive
apparel, and her "Ozzie" award winning
magazine, LA VIE CLAIRE. Her designs, which
include floral/garden, nautical/seaside, nature,
folk art, equestrian, patriotic, children and holiday
themes... fit every lifestyle.
Colonial Craftsmen
5425 Richmond Road • 757-565-3535
The newest shop on our campus features
solid wood furniture from North American
manufacturers. Bench crafted, durable, beautiful
and affordable in Williamsburg’s traditional style.
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Furniture for generations, always at discounted
prices. We ship worldwide. Open daily.
The Gallery at York Hall
301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA
757-890-4490
This art Gallery has a variety of themed exhibits
which change every six to eight weeks. Exhibits
feature the works of local artists for exhibit and
sales. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.; Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
www.yorkcounty.gov/cyc
Knitting Sisters, LC
The Village Shops at Kingsmill, B1
757-258-5005
Knitting Sisters is a full service yarn shop
specializing in hand-dyed and designer yarns. Visit
us to see the latest from Prism, Alchemy, Rowan,
Mountain Colors, Colinette, Claudia Hand Painted,
Lorna's Laces and more! Order securely online
with Free Shipping on orders over $35. Mon.- Sat.
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Call for occasional Sunday hrs).
[email protected]
www.knittingsisters.com
Lenox Factory Outlet
Patriot Plaza
3032-2 Richmond Road • 757-565-0800
At Lenox we remain committed to the simple
idea of offering the finest china, crystal, flatware
and gifts at the lowest prices. And we offer the
ability to purchase items as individual units rather
than in a traditional place setting – for instance,
one mug vs. a teacup and saucer. Come experience
a whole new way to shop and receive expert tips
on table settings, collecting and home décor.
Patriot Plaza • Rt. 60
3044 Richmond Road • 757-220-1805
Largest selection of unique, affordable gifts,
jewelry and collectibles. Webkinz, Williamsburg
mementoes, pewter, Byers Choice, Delft Jars, Boyds
Bears, Dept. 56 and more! Custom engraving, gift
wrapping, shipping. www.lightfootmanor.com
Open 7 days a week. See goWilliamsburg discount.
The Loft
5425 Richmond Road • 757-565-3000
Our take on Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn,
Restoration Hardware... Younger, hipper, cheaper
furniture, art, candles, rugs, lighting. All at a real
value! Todays Look, Todays Style.
Magnolias Boutique
Our personal boutique offers women's clothing
and unique accessories including jewelry,
handbags, scarves and shoes. If you are looking
for something extraordinary that has everyone
thinking, "I wonder where she got that?" Come to
Magnolias Boutique. Open Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., closed Sundays.
Martha Stewart Signature Furniture
5425 Richmond Road • 757-565-3000
Years of collection, classic design roots, and
tireless attention to detail reflects in furniture that
is chosen for its perfect blend of usefulness and
beauty. Everything works together, for a home
that is as inviting as it is personal. Amazingly
inexpensive quality furniture, dramatically
displayed in a shop of its own. It’s a good thing.
Open daily. Visit the Shops at Carolina Furniture of
Williamsburg at www.carolina-furniture.com.
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3044-3 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg, VA
757-259-7463
21 Hidenwood Shopping Center
Warwick Boulevard & Hiden Boulevard
Newport News, VA • 757-596-7397
Authorized Bernina dealer with a full line of
sewing machines, sergers, software, accessories,
embroidery designs, and Horn cabinets. We offer
sewing machine service and repair. We are a quilt
shop and creative sewing shop with wonderful
fabrics, books, notions, threads and lots of
$25 OFF!
WITH $100 PURCHASE
inspiration and help. ncpquilting.com
Nancy Thomas Gallery
145 Ballard Street, Yorktown, VA
757-898-0738
Originals and reproductions of the work of
nationally-known local artist Nancy Thomas, as
well as antiques, decorative accessories, gifts,
clothing and jewelry. Open Mon. through Sat.
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
www.nancythomas.com
New Town Shops On Main
Located in New Town off Monticello Avenue
Experience the old and shop the new at New
Town Shops On Main. Browse up-scale local and
national retailers offering everything from books
and furniture, to jewelry, apparel and more. New
Town Shops On Main also offers a tasteful choice
of eateries, from snack food to fine dining, as well
as a 12-screen movie theater. New Town Shops
On Main is a shopper’s delight --- perfect for
vacationing families and friends.
Old Chickahominy House
1211 Jamestown Road
757-229-4689
Half of this colonial-styled dwelling is
devoted to a gift shop specializing in antiques,
reproductions, weather vanes, candles and
gifts. The other half is a dining room serving old
Southern breakfasts and lunches. If you like good
home cooking then treat yourself to a unique
dining experience you won’t want to miss.
The Precious Gem
423 Duke of Gloucester Street
Merchants Square
757-220-1115
For over 25 years owner and premier designer
Reggie Akdogan has been making dreams
come true. He travels from the Orient to South
America, personally selecting the finest, rarest
gemstones. Experience unparalleled quality,
craftsmanship, service and value here. Custom
design consultations available. Visit us at:
www.thepreciousgems.com
5715-62A Richmond Road
757-565-0702 or 1-877-GO OUTLETS
Ranked within the top 10 in the industry, Prime
Outlets at Williamsburg is the largest shopping
facility in the area. Shop in a boutique-style
atmosphere where you will enjoy incredible
savings of 25%-65% off brand name merchandise.
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2b bebe • Adidas Outlet • Aeropostale • ALDO
American Eagle Outfitters • Ann Taylor Factory
Anne Klein Outlet • Banana Republic Factory
Bass • Bath & Body Works
BCBG MAXAZRIA Factory Store • Ben & Jerry's
Bose Factory Store • Brighton Collectibles
Brooks Brothers Factory Store
Brown Shoe Closet • Burberry • Calvin Klein
carter's • Charlotte Russe • China Max • Claire's
Clarks Bostonian Outlet • COACH Factory
Coldwater Creek • Cole Haan
Columbia Sportwear Company • Converse
Corningware Corelle Revere
Cosmetics Company Store • Crabtree & Evelyn
Designer Fragrance & Cosmetics Co.
Dooney & Bourke • Easy Spirit • ecco
Ecko Unltd. • Eddie Bauer Outlet • ESPRIT
Factory Brand Shoes • Fossil • Fragrance Outlet
Frankie's Deli • Gap Outlet • GUESS
Gymboree Outlet • Haggar Clothing Co.
Hanna Andersson • Harry & David • HUGO BOSS
Icon Sunglass Outlet • IZOD • J.Crew Factory Store
Jockey • Johnston & Murphy • Jones New York
Journeys • Juicy Couture • Kasper Outlet
kate spade • Kenneth Cole • Kirkland's Home
Kitchen Collection • L.L.Bean Outlet
L'Eggs Hanes Bali Playtex Express
L'Occitane en Provence • Le Creuset
Le Gourmet Chef • Liz Claiborne Outlet
Lucky Brand Jeans • Lucy Outlet • Maidenform
Michael Kors • Motherhood Maternity
Movado Company Store • Naturalizer • Nautica
Nike Factory Store • Nine West Outlet
Oakley Vault • OshKosh • Pac Sun • Papaya
Perfumania • Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store
PUMA • Reebok Outlet Store
Rockford Footwear Depot • Rockport Outlet Store
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Samsonite Company Store • Sbarros
Seiko The Company Store • Skechers
Strasburg Children • Stride Rite Keds Sperry
Sunglass Hut International • Tahari Factory Store
The Children's Place • Timberland Outlet Store
Tommy Bahama • Tommy Hilfiger
totes ISOTONER Sunglass World
True Religion Brand Jeans • ULTRA DIAMONDS
Under Armour Factory House • Van Heusen
Vans • Villeroy & Boch • Waterford Wedgwood
Wilson's Leather • Zales Fine Jewelry Outlet
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1915 POCAHONTAS TRAIL
SUITE F-12 & 13
(757) 220-0778
HOURS:
11A.M. - 5 P.M.
MONDAY - SATURDAY.
CLOSED SUNDAYS.
Consignments by Appointment
Shopping
A Logo for You ....220-9259
Bead Haven ....... 253-2323
East Baker Street .258-0949
High Cotton, Ltd....258-3300
Kinderhaus Toys ..645-2980
Knitting Sisters ....258-5005
Love 2 Quilt ........565-0978
Magnolias Boutique 229-4005
Revolutionary HarleyDavidson..........565-5122
Savvy ..................259-7447
Stitching Well ......220-0313
The Wardrobe .....220-0778
Trimble Collection..220-3456
Over 35 Unique
Shops & Restaurants
Village Jewelers ... 220-9501 Eastern Virginia School for the
Performing Arts.. 229-8535
Dining
Hairy Situations ...253-0345
China's Cuisine.....253-0990 Inner Harmony ....565-6144
Doraldo Ristorante
Law Office of Olaf, Gebhart
Italiano ..........220-0795 & Assoc.............259-2020
Le Yaca French
Oasis Tanning ......229-9430
Restaurant .....220-3616 Q Tailor Shop .......229-1700
Wine & Cheese
The Hair Company .220-5770
Shop ..............229-6754
Virginia Capitol
Taste Tea Room
& Gift Shop......221-9550 Advisors ..........220-3147
Williamsburg Hotel/Motel
Services
Association ....220-3330
Curves for
Williamsburg Visitor's
Women ............220-5506 Guide ..............229-8508
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Open Mon.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
The Village Shops at Kingsmill • Williamsburg, VA 23185 • (757)220-9501
Full Service Bead Store offering:
Fun & Creative Classes • Parties • Repairs
Redesign • Books • Accessories
Large Selection of Quality Beads & Pearls
1915 Pocahontas Trail, E-4
757-253-2323
Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5pm
1176 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA
757-262-0162
Open 6 days a week
www.beadhavenva.com
Approved Partner of "Create your Style
with Crystalized Swarovski Elements"
Where Knitters
are like family!
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm
1915 Pocahontas Tr., Ste B-1,
Williamsburg, T: 757.258.5005
Shop online @ www.KnittingSisters.com
Revolutionary Harley-Davidson
757-565-5122
Conveniently located in the Village Shops at
Kingsmill, this unique shop is for motorcycle
enthusiasts. Enjoy and experience HarleyDavidson motor clothes, accessories and
collectibles. Products range from $1 to over $600.
Visa, MC and American Express accepted.
Jefferson Walk • 1507-B Richmond Road
757-253-8007
Conveniently located in the heart of
Williamsburg, Souvenirs N' Stuff offers momentos
and gifts in a wide variety. Take home a
Williamsburg memory with a Williamsburg
souvenir. Everything Williamsburg, T-shirts,
sweats, posters, prints, tri-corner hats, caps, dolls,
jewelry, books, mugs, toys, games and so much
more! We are sure that we have something for
everyone! A stop that you don’t want to miss! The
store is open from April-October 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
November-March 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
SAS Shoes
Patriot Plaza
3044 -3 Richmond Road
757-259-7463
One of America’s favorite comfort shoe brands.
Available in casual and walking styles, SAS Shoes
are handcrafted in the United States and are
available in five widths with over 70 different
sizes for both men and women. Visit SAS Factory
Shoes located in Patriot Plaza on Route 60.
Taste Tea Room and Gift Shop
Please join us for tea and relax in a beautiful
setting where attention to detail is never
overlooked. In our gift area we offer a selection
of teas by Harney and Sons, Rishi Teas and others.
We have related tea accessories, enchanting baby
gifts, wonderful bath and body lines and many
other unique items. Serving full tea 12: noon- 3 p.m.,
Open daily Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 10
a.m.-7 p.m. www.primeoutlets.com.
scones and tea 2:00 p.m. Open Tuesday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Reservations recommended.
www.tasteteasalon.com
Trimble Collection
Where the little touches make the difference.
You will find technical training, a sense of balance
and symmetry, intuition, years of experience, a
deep abiding love of the beauty of art, and the joy
of seeing it displayed to maximum enhancement
- all rolled into one person – Tom Trimble. Every
mat is custom designed, every piece of art uniquely
framed. A must see! Open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Monday-Saturday.
Tumblerstore
7463 Richmond Road
757-220-9504
We feature the largest selection of Tervis
Tumblers in the mid-Atlantic. Our premium
quality drinkware displays a wide variety of
specialty logos and are available in different
sizes and styles. Our tumblers are microwave and
dishwasher safe and keep hot and cold drinks 2-3
One story 45,000 sq. ft. facility
Over 300+ dealers
Everything for the collector from A to Z
and more!
Restaurant - La Petite Tearoom
565-3422
www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com
Open 7 Days a Week
Monday - Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, 12 Noon to 5PM
500 Lightfoot Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
From Richmond or Hampton: 1-64 Exit 234 at Lightfoot
East on 199. Exit Mooretown Road West. Left at stoplight
onto Lightfoot Road 500 ft. to mall on left.
From Williamsburg: on Route 60, turn at Casey Toyota
onto Lightfoot Road, 1/2 mile to mall on right!
Look for our white picket fence!
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Viccellio Goldsmith
Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, VA
325 Water Street • 757-890-2162
J. Henry Viccellio, master goldsmith and
precious metals craftsman, is a Yorktown native.
He spent the past 30 years cultivating his artistic
approach to jewelry design and developing his
skilled craftsmanship while studying throughout
the United States and Europe. Offering original
designs in gold and gemstones and a line
of distinctive fine jewelry handpicked from
innovative designers. Open Jan. - Feb.; Tues. - Sat.
10 am - 5 pm, Sun. noon - 4 pm and March - Dec.;
Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm and Sun. noon - 5 pm.
Village Jewelers
If you love jewelry, Village Jewelers is definitely
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ENTIRE PURCHASE
a stop worth making. You will find everything
from 14 k. gold, platinum, and diamond jewelry
to estate jewelry and sterling silver. The selection
is wonderful. Our in-house jeweler offers free
estimates on jewelry designs, remounts, and
repairs. Shipping and free gift wrap available.
Open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
www.thevillagejewelers.com
Rte. 60 East
A collection of shops, restaurants and services
in a charming, peaceful village setting. Specialty
food, products, and restaurants featuring French,
Chinese and Italian cuisine. Gifts & collectibles,
engraving, art & antiques, fine apparel & jewelry,
home furnishings, personal care services, and
much more.
Wallace’s Trading Post
1851 Richmond Road
757-564-6101
Williamsburg’s newest and most unique
shopping experience comprises over 10,000
square feet of shopping. Here you will find
souvenirs, Crocs, Webkniz, Virginia foods, toys,
candles, gifts and more, all presented in an
outdoor, woodsy setting. Enjoy homemade fudge
while you explore for that special gift or keepsake
and be sure not to miss their Fife and Drum
performances. Call for dates and times.
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and residential development, shoppers will find a host of upscale local and national
merchants offering everything from books and furniture, to jewelry, apparel and
more. New Town Shops On Main also offers a tasteful choice of eateries, from
snack food to fine dining, as well as a 12-screen movie theater. New Town Shops
On Main is a shopper’s delight—perfect for vacationing families and friends.
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The best bags and jewelry in town at even better
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Williamsburg Antique Mall
500 Lightfoot Road • 757-565-3422
One of eastern Virginia’s largest antique center,
featuring 45,000 square feet of dealer space. A
one story facility with easy handicap accessibility.
Centrally located off Route 199 bypass. A wide
variety of antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewelry,
coins, silver, pottery, glassware and toys from all
over the area. A must see for the antique lover
and even for the curious. La Petite Tearoom is
available for light meals. Visa and MC. Open
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sun. Noon-5 p.m.
See our ad for directions!
Waterford Wedgwood Company Store
Prime Outlets
5715-62 Richmond Road • 757-564-1273
We delight the world with beautiful gifts!
Renowned for unprecedented tabletop and
luxury gifts that appeal to those looking for fine
craftsmanship complimented with sophistication.
Whether you are looking for that special gift or
setting your table for a dinner party, our products
are designed and priced for people who want
to add warmth, charm and tradition into their
homes.
Williamsburg Brass, Gifts & Lighting
5425-D Richmond Road
757-565-4545
One of the largest Waterford Crystal lighting
dealers. Complete line of Baldwin Brass and
Schonbeck Crystal; plus the finest in period
lighting from chandeliers to lanterns all at
discount prices. Whether you’re building
your dream house and need light fixtures, or
just a candlestick to take home as a gift, visit
Williamsburg Brass, Gifts and Lighting.
1656 Richmond Road • 757-564-5800
Williamsburg’s only “one-stop shop” for both
visitors and locals. This unique store features
6,500 square feet of retail space specializing in
Crocs, Webkinz, souvenirs, t-shirts, home décor,
candy, and jewelry both costume and sterling
silver. Also don’t miss Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs
and Häagen Dazs Ice Cream Shop conveniently
located right in the store.
Rte. 60 W, Lightfoot VA
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Shop Williamsburg’s only fully enclosed factory
outlet mall with over 40 stores like, Camelot
Bears, Casual Male Big and Tall, Dress Barn,
Factory Brand Shoes, Leggs Hanes Bali Playtex,
Black & Decker, Sagharbor, The Bottom Line,
S & K Menswear and Vanity Fair. You’ll find
savings of 20% -70% off everyday retail prices!
Open daily, call for special events. Hours: Mon.
- Thur. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Fri. - Sat., 10 a.m. -9 p.m.,
Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p. m. Call for holiday hours.
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newport news
Only minutes from Williamsburg, Newport News offers a host of family-oriented events and
activities for the young and young at heart.
You’ve ridden the roller coasters, explored the ships and
walked the historic streets – now discover the treasures of
Williamsburg’s next-door neighbor, Newport News! We’re
only minutes from the Historic Triangle, and we offer a
host of events and activities for everyone in the family.
Be mesmerized by the USS Monitor Center at The
Mariners’ Museum, where you can experience the sights
and sounds of the “Battle of the Ironclads.” Experience an
Appalachian mountain cove and a southeastern cypress
swamp at the Virginia Living Museum. Explore the everchanging world of art at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center.
Meet people from the past at one of the living history
programs at Endview Plantation and Lee Hall Mansion. Discover the
personal side of military history at the Virginia War Museum and the U.S. Army
Transportation Museum, and see African-American history come alive at the
James A. Fields House and The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center.
Explore the great outdoors in our 8,000-acre park, where you can fish, boat,
goWilliamsburg.com hike and bike. Take to the greens on one of our three
prestigious golf courses, including the Deer Run course,
rated 4 stars by Golf Digest.
After a day visiting the many attractions in Newport
News, take in a show or two at the Ferguson Center
for the Arts, the Peninsula Community Theatre or the
Yoder Barn Theatre. You’ll find plenty of choices, from
musicals to dance, drama to big band music.
Discover the ocean, the ships, the history and the
great outdoors – all in Newport News! Take a short
trip down I-64 to the Newport News Visitor Center and
let our experienced travel counselors help you plan a
perfect day in our hometown. The Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Call us at 757-886-7777, or go online at www.newport-news.org.
Don’t forget to ask about our 2009 Newport News Combination Ticket and
save big on one-time admission to seven Newport News attractions, including
The Mariners’ Museum and the Virginia Living Museum. ■
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hampton
In years of old, colonists from surrounding areas came to Hampton to purchase the latest imports
and hear the news of their homeland from the ship’s crew.
The Power Plant of Hampton Roads entertainment
and retail complex, developed by the Cordish Company,
provides great nightlife such as McFadden’s Restaurant
and Saloon and Saddle Ridge Rock N’ Country Saloon.
The Virginia Air & Space Center has launched the
first phase of Space Quest: Exploring the Moon, Mars, and
Beyond. The gallery covers topics including our Solar
System, the Moon and Mars, Human and un-crewed
space exploration, living and working in space, coming
home and weather from space. This gallery is a welcome
addition to its $6.4-million Adventures in Flight Gallery.
The Miss Hampton II, Hampton’s double-decked tour
boat, offers daily-narrated cruises of the Hampton Roads Harbor & Chesapeake
Bay. Get a taste of Hampton’s seafaring culture as you take to the water to see
local fishing boats, mighty commercial cargo ships, Blackbeard’s Point, Old Point
Comfort, Fort Wool, and more. Other Hampton attractions include the Cousteau
Society, Hampton Carousel, Ocean Eagle Charters, and St. John's Church.
For further information on Hampton, visit www.visithampton.com or call the
Hampton Visitor Center at 757-727-1102 or 800-487-8778. ■
Today, Downtown Hampton is a bustling waterfront city
with enough distinctive shopping, dining, and world-class
attractions to please just about anyone!
This winter 2009, the Hampton Convention & Visitor
Bureau will launch five brand-new IPOD ® Walking
Tours. Available at the Hampton Visitor Center, the selfguided multimedia experience will enable visitors to tour
Hampton at their own pace. Tours are available for free at
www.visithampton.com or i-TUNES. If you need to rent an
I-pod, they are available at the visitor center for $10.
Discover a world of knowledge at the Hampton History
Museum, the current site of the Hampton Visitor Center.
The museum explores the history of the city from its inhabitance by the Kecoughtan
Tribe to its role as the founding site of the U.S. space program. Be sure to pick up a
Hampton Day Pass Value Card, good for discounts at area shops and restaurants.
Hampton University, founded in 1868, is a short walk from the downtown area.
It's museum maintains a collection of more than 1,200 artifacts and traditional and
contemporary works of art. At the Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe, visitors
can see the cell where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was imprisoned.
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Minutes away from the historic city of Williamsburg, Virginia guests can visit the sparkling seaport
city of Norfolk, adding a unique and exciting experience to their vacation.
Norfolk’s yearly average temperature of roughly 68
degrees paired with its enviable waterfront location
is the perfect setting for outdoor adventures on both
land and sea. With the Elizabeth River and Chesapeake
Bay running along its west and north borders, it is no
surprise that Norfolk becomes home to a wide array
of water sports and boating excursions. Whether
by private or public boat, sailboat or yacht, sailing
Norfolk’s Elizabeth River offers spectacular downtown
views. Multiple river cruises are easily accessible from
downtown Norfolk’s Town Point Park, conveniently
located within walking distance of many area hotels.
Excursions include the American Rover, a tall ship cruise where guests can
lend a hand with the sails, explore the helms or relax on the deck; Victory
Rover, a Navy-themed vessel offering a behind-the-scenes look at Naval
Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base; and Spirit of Norfolk, a luxury
dinner cruise offering gorgeous views of the downtown skyline. Those in
search of the ultimate water adventure can skipper
their own sailboat during a weekend immersion class
offered by SailTime Virginia, where even novices can
learn to navigate the open waters in just two days.
Back on dry land, the 155-acre Norfolk Botanical
Garden offers multiple outdoor activities throughout
the historic gardens – such as hiking the garden’s
nature trails or embarking on a sunset kayak tour
on Lake Whitehurst. For a more custom outdoor
experience, visitors can sign up for a tailored behindthe-scenes tour of the Virginia Zoo. The 53-acre zoo,
featuring more than 350 animals from around the
globe, offers a “Keeper for a Day” program. Visitors can spend the day learning
the ins and outs of zoo operations, including caring for the zoo’s friendliest
residents. For more information, or to plan your next adventure in Norfolk,
please contact the Norfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau: visit
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smithfield
In this charming town of just over 6,000 residents, old-timers and newcomers alike enjoy the small
town lifestyle of their close-knit community.
Just a short trip along the scenic Colonial Parkway
to the Jamestown/Scotland Ferry, a relaxing 15 minute
(free) ferry ride across the beautiful James River, and
a quick drive through Surry County, brings you to the
heart of downtown Smithfield, Virginia.
Come and enjoy a little piece of heaven on the banks
of the Pagan River. The Historic District is the hub,
where bustling art and speciality shops, town offices
and historic public buildings coexist peacefully among
the quaint Gothic, stately Colonial and sprawling
Victorian homes. The river takes center stage at the
entrance to the historic district where area icon,
Smithfield Station holds the spotlight with it's replica Victorian Coast Guard
Station hotel, restaurant, marina and lighthouse!
And, of course, Smithfield is the “Ham Capital of the World” so great dining
abounds! The Historic Smithfield Inn’s famous ham biscuits on sweet
potato rolls are to die for and the variety of treats at the Smithfield Gourmet
Bakery really tempt the taste buds.
goWilliamsburg.com Historic attractions like St. Luke’s, the oldest existing
church of English foundation in America, Boykin’s
Tavern, The Old Courthouse of 1750, Fort Boykin and
The Isle of Wight Museum (reopened in November
2008 after flood damage caused its closing) are beloved
and well cared for by the historically minded citizenry.
The town’s two newest attractions are Historic Fort
Huger, a newly-restored Civil War Fort overlooking
the James River and the Schoolhouse Museum, an
original Rosenwald one-room school built in the 1920’s
across the South for black students.
For fun, residents enjoy the gazebo summer concert
series, performances at the Smithfield Little Theatre, “Olden Days” Summer
Festival, classic car shows, the Olde Towne Curb Market, a “Dog Days” Dog Show
and SmARTs (Smithfield Monthly Arts Stroll), which takes place on the second
Friday of each month. So spend the day or night... either way you will be sure to
enjoy your time in one of the most idyllic small towns in the U.S.A…Smithfield,
Virginia! Call 800-365-9339 or visit www.visitsmithfieldisleofwight.com ■
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1-5, “The Origins of American Style.”
At this Antiques Forum, guests are invited to explore
the rich and varied heritage of American style.
Colonial Williamsburg. 1-800-HISTORY. Admission.
6, Fifth Annual Bacchus Wine and Food Festival.
Exemplary wine, local restaurant samples and a
variety of entertainment, all in one night, for a great
cause. Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, VA.
757-595-1900. Admission.
1-28, Black History Month.
7, Black History Month Celebration.
The 30th anniversary of African American programs Celebrate the achievements of African Americans in
at Colonial Williamsburg. 1-800-HISTORY. Admission. aviation, space and technology. The Virginia Air &
Space Center, Hampton, VA. 757-727-0900. Adm.
1-28, Building Better Ships.
The paintings of Thomas Skinner, as well as early
8, “From Africa to Virginia” Lecture Series.
photographs of the Newport News Shipyard, are
“From Sunup to Sundown: The Experiences of Africans
highlights of this exhibit. The Mariners’ Museum,
and African Americans in Colonial Virginia,” Robert
Newport News, VA. 757-596-2222. Admission.
C. Watson, Hampton University. 2 pm; reservations
recommended. Jamestown Settlement. 757-253-4415.
1-28, The Friendly Skies.
Introduce your little astronomer to the wonders of
12, Cabin Fever Concert Series.
the sky. Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, VA. Wipe the winter blues away as local musicians engage
757-595-1900. Admission.
and interact with audience members. 7 pm. Sponsored
by York County. Yorktown Freight Shed, Yorktown, VA.
1-28, “From Africa to Virginia” Theme Month.
Tickets required. 757-890-3500. Free admission.
Gallery exhibits and a special gallery brochure
highlight the culture and the experience of Africans 12, Virginia Symphony Chamber Salon Series.
in 17th-century Virginia. Jamestown Settlement.
This concert is sponsored by Smithfield Music.
757-253-4838. Admission.
7:30 pm. Tickets are $20. Smithfield Little Theatre,
Smithfield, VA. 757-357-7891.
1-28, “Microbes: Invisible Invaders, Amazing
Allies and Microcosm” planetarium program.
13, Chocolate Lovers’ SmARTs.
Take an interactive journey through the hidden world Celebrate Valentines Day with our popular Chocolate Lovers
of microbes to uncover a mysterious universe. Virginia Event, combined with our Smithfield Monthly Arts Stroll
Living Museum, Newport News, VA. 757-595-1900. Adm. (SmARTs) event. 5 pm - 8 pm. Smithfield, VA. 757-357-2214.
1-28, The Gift of Black Inventors.
This exhibit highlights the numerous contributions to
science and industry by Americans of African descent.
The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center,
Newport News, VA. 757-247-2360. Suggested donation.
13-16, Passion on the Plantation.
For lovers and couples of all ages, come to Shirley
Plantation for a romantic tour featuring family love
letters and stories. Shirley Plantation, Charles City,
VA. 800-232-1613. Admission.
1-28, Death Takes a Vacation.
14, Laser Light Nights.
A comedy mystery dinner show. Reservations required. Incredible new laser light shows. Family fun, 8:30 pm;
Mystery Dinner Playhouse 1-888-471-4802. Adm.
hard rock, 10 pm; Pink Floyd, 11:30 pm. Virginia Living
Museum, Newport News, VA. 757-595-1900. Adm.
1-28, Earthscapes.
This exhibit features the work of renowned
14, Star Parties.
photographer Ansel Adams. Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Free observing one hour after sunset; planetarium
program at 7:30 pm. $6. Virginia Living Museum,
4-15, February at the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Newport News, VA. 757-595-1900. Admission.
Cirque Eloize, Feb., 4-5; John Tesh, Feb. 8; The Harlem 14-16, Reptiles Bizarre and Beautiful.
Gospel Choir, Feb. 13; DRUMLine Live!, Feb. 14-15.
Experience a close encounter of the reptile kind.
Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News, VA.
See native and exotic reptiles on display and in live
757-594‑8752. Admission.
animal programs. Virginia Living Museum, Newport
News, VA. 757-595-1900. Admission.
14-16, Tippecanoe & Tyler, Too, President’s Day Tour.
William Henry Harrison’s life is celebrated during
President’s Day weekend. 9 am – 5 pm. Berkeley
Plantation, Charles City, VA. 888-466-6018. Adm.
“Virginia’s Slave Trade: Who, When, Where, and How
Many?” Lorena S. Walsh, Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation historian and author. 2 pm; reservations
19-22, 26-28, “Dixie Swim Club.”
A comedy about five women who meet each year
for a beach weekend to renew their friendship.
Thursdays – Sundays. Smithfield Little Theatre,
Smithfield, VA. 757-357-7338. Admission.
21, Story Time.
The third Saturday of the month. Hear a nature-related
story and see a live animal show. 10 am. Virginia Living
“Blacks’ Response to the Revolutionary Impulse
in Norfolk and Vicinity, 1775 - 1781.” Tommy L.
Bogger, Norfolk State University. 2 pm; reservations
22-25, "'Quilted Fashions’: 400 Years of Quilting.”
Marianne Fons, co-host of the popular public television
series “Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting,” is the keynote
speaker. Colonial Williamsburg. 1-800-HISTORY. Adm.
26-28, Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival.
In its 20th year, the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival is
a compilation of quilting, fiber arts, and wearable
arts. www.quiltfest.com Hampton Roads Convention
Center, Hampton, VA. 757-315-1610. Admission.
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1, Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival. (See Feb. 26-28).
1, 5-8, “Dixie Swim Club.” (See Feb. 19-22).
1-20, Death Takes a Vacation. (See Feb. 1-28).
1-29, Earthscapes. (See Feb. 1- 28).
1-31, “Microbes and Microcosm” (See Feb. 1- 28).
1-31, Building Better Ships. (See Feb. 1-28).
1-31, The Friendly Skies. (See Feb. 1-28).
1-31, The Gift of Black Inventors. (See Feb. 1-28).
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12, Cabin Fever Concert Series. (See February 12).
14, Laser Light Nights. (See Feb. 14).
14, Star Parties. (See Feb. 14).
21, Story Time. (See Feb. 21).
16, The Revolutionary City® Program.
Colonial Williamsburg begins the fourth season of the
interactive dramatic presentation, “The Revolutionary
City®.” 1-800-HISTORY. Admission.
1-31, “Jamestown and Bermuda: Virginia
Company Colonies” Special Exhibition.
Explore the connections between England’s second
permanent colony in the New World and its first –
Jamestown. Jamestown Settlement. 757-253-4838.
21-22, Military Through the Ages.
Re-enactment groups depicting soldiers and
military encounters, join forces with modern-day
veterans and active units to demonstrate camp life,
tactics and weaponry. Jamestown Settlement.
757-253-4838. Admission.
1-31, Women’s History Month.
Celebrating the contributions of women of the
18th century to the history of our nation with
programs throughout the month of March. Colonial
Williamsburg. 1-800-HISTORY. Admission.
1-31, Women’s History Month.
Thematic tours emphasizing the role of women
in managing, preserving, and protecting Shirley
Plantation through eleven generations. Shirley
Plantation, Charles City, VA. 1-800-232-1613.
6-8, Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend 2009.
Events and activities tied to the historic “Battle of the
Ironclads.” Fun for the entire family. The Mariners’
6-24, March at the Ferguson Center for the Arts.
The Cleveland Orchestra, March 3; Russian National
Ballet Theatre, March 7; Sweeney Todd, March 13-14;
José Carreras, March 24. Ferguson Center for the
Arts, Newport News, VA. 757-594‑8752. Admission.
8, The Invencia Piano Duo.
Featuring Okasana Lutsyshyn and Andrey Kasparov.
4 pm. Benn’s United Methodist Church, Isle of Wight
County, VA. 757-375-9140.
10, Berkeley Plantation Boxwood Garden Tour.
Gardeners will teach procedures of planting, pruning,
and caring for their famous boxwood terraced gardens.
Refreshments. Reservations required. 2 pm – 4 pm.
Berkeley Plantation, Charles City, VA. 1-888-466-6018. Adm.
13, Shamrock Party on O’Plaza.
Join us for a “wee bit” of the Emerald Isle. Live music.
Food and beverage vendors. City Center at Oyster
Point, Newport News, VA. 757-926-1400. Free.
13, SmARTs and Visitor Center Grand Opening.
Stroll through the Historic District shops for art,
music, food and beverages. SmARTs is held on the
second Friday of each month from 5 pm - 8 pm.
Smithfield, VA. 757-357-5182. Free.
14-15, Annual Civil War Re-enactment.
This year’s re-enactment commemorates the Battle
of Williamsburg. Living history programs and
encampments. Food vendors and period sutlers
Endview Plantation. Newport News, VA.
757-887-1862. Admission.
goWilliamsburg.com 22, Busch Gardens Opens.
Busch Gardens opens for the 2009 season with an
all-new Sesame Street-themed area, an expanded
events series and a spectacular Christmas celebration
event. Busch Gardens. 1-800-343-7946. Admission.
1, The York County Historical Museum Opening.
Self guided tours of exhibits highlight 20th century
York County. Open April-Dec., Tues.-Sat., 10 am3:30 pm; Sun., 1 pm. - 3:30 pm. York Hall, 301 Main
Street, Yorktown, VA. 757-890-4490. Free.
1, Museum on the Main Opening.
Changing exhibits of York County’s history, sites and
events. Open April-Sept., Sat. and Sun., 2 pm- 4 pm;
408 Main Street, Yorktown, VA. 757-898-4910. Free.
1, Watermen’s Museum Opening.
Museum and gift shop opens. April-Thanksgiving
Tues.-Sat., 10 am to 5 pm; Sun., 1 to 5 pm. 309
Water Street, Yorktown, VA. 757-887-2641. Adm.
27-31, The Butler’s Been Murdered.
A comedy mystery dinner show. Reservation required.
Mystery Dinner Playhouse. 1-888-471-4802. Adm.
3-21, April at the Ferguson Center for the Arts.
Pajama Game, April 3-4; The National Acrobats of
China, April 19; An Evening with Garrison Keillor,
April 21. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport
News, VA. 757-594‑8752. Admission.
28, McCary’s Migrants.
Enjoy a day of bird watching with resident birder Tom
McCary. Reservations required. Shirley Plantation,
Charles City, VA. 1-800-232-1613. Special fee.
4, The Easter Bunny and the Great Egg Hunt.
The Easter Bunny will be on hand for games and
pictures. A great family event. Lee Hall Mansion,
28-29, 23rd Annual Daffodil Festival.
Two full days of family fun with a parade, artwork,
antiques, entertainment, and food! 6509 Main St.,
Gloucester, VA. 1-804-693-2355. Free.
4-30, Sea Glass, Pieces from the Collection.
Part of Art of Glass 2, this exhibition includes historic
artifacts from the SS United States and the USS
Monitor. The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, VA.
757-596-2222. Admission.
28 -29, Annual Gloucester Women’s Club Daffodil
Show. American Daffodil Society. Saturday, 2 pm
– 5 pm. Sunday, Noon – 4 pm. Page Middle School,
Route 17, Gloucester, VA. 1-804-693-9474.
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1-30, The Butler’s Been Murdered. (See March 27- 31).
1-30, “Jamestown and Bermuda.”(See March 1-31).
1-30, “Microbes and Microcosm.” (See Feb. 1- 28).
10, SmARTs. (See March 13).
1-30, Religion Month.
April is observed as Religion Month at DeWitt
Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, Colonial
Williamsburg. 1-800-HISTORY. Admission.
1, The Gallery at York Hall Opening.
The Gallery opens for the season featuring changing
exhibits of local artists. Open April-Dec., Tues.-Sat.,
10 am- 4 pm; Sun., 1 pm.- 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main
Street, Yorktown, VA. 757-890-4490. Free.
18, Earth Day Celebration.
Walking tour focuses on conservation practices
including reclamation of mined land and land-use
management. Shirley Plantation, Charles City, VA.
1-800-232-1613. Admission.
18, International Children’s Festival.
Prepare yourself for sensory overload as you
experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of over
twenty countries and cultures. 10 am -5 pm.
Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA. . 757-727-8311. Free.
18-19 Earth Days Celebration.
Eco-friendly displays, demonstrations, giveaways and
special earth friendly animal shows. Virginia Living
18-19, 25-26, Spring Native Plant Sale.
Choose from an incredible array of native plants for
a variety of garden sites. Virginia Living Museum,
Newport News, VA. 757-595-1900.
18-25 Historic Garden Week in Virginia.
Virginia is in bloom. Join in America’s largest open
house. Shirley Plantation, Charles City, VA.
1-800-232-1613. Admission.
18-26, Historic Garden Week at Berkeley Plantation.
Floral arrangements displayed in the elegant 1726
manor house. Enjoy walks in the restored garden and
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Plantation, Charles City, VA. 1-888-466-6018. Adm.
25, Lecture Series – “The Lion and the Mouse...the
Story of America and Bermuda,” by Lucinda Spurling,
Bermuda filmmaker. Free public lecture begins at
7 pm; reservations required at (757) 253-4415 or
rsvp. [email protected]. Jamestown Settlement.
26, Tidewater Suzuki Cello Ensemble.
Featuring young musicians between the ages of 8 and
17 playing Bach to Ragtime. 4 pm. Christ Episcopal
Church, Smithfield, VA. 757-375-9140. Admission.
30, "The Virginia Arts Festival" comes to Smithfield.
Featuring the Miami String Quartet with Ivan Chan
and Cathy Robinson on violin, Yu Jin on viola and
Keith Robinson on cello. 7:30 pm. Christ Episcopal
Church, Smithfield, VA. 757-375-9140. Admission.
30, “The King and I.”
A rousing musical and audience favorite! Smithfield
Little Theatre, Smithfield, VA. 757-357-7338. Adm.
––––––– MAY –––––––
1-3, “Microbes and “Microcosm” (See Feb. 1- 28).
1-23, “The King and I”. (See April 30, Thurs. - Sun.).
1-31, Sea Glass. (See April 4-30).
1, Schooner Alliance returns to Yorktown.
For more information, visit www.schooneralliance.com
or call 757-639-1233. Yorktown, VA. Admission.
1-17, May at the Ferguson Center for the Arts.
Ain’t Misbehavin’ starring Ruben Studdard, May
1-3; Ballet Hispanico, May 9; Bob the Builder Live!,
May 12; Virginia Symphony Orchestra, May 17.
Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News, VA.
757-594‑8752. Admission.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Friday Night Concert Series.
Continuing each Friday throughout the summer.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a series of concerts
featuring regional artists. Smithfield Times Building,
Smithfield, VA. 757-357-5182.
1, 63rd Annual Garden Symposium.
This 63rd Annual Garden Symposium will focus on
how to create gardens that are both aesthetically
rich and ecologically sound. Colonial Williamsburg.
1-800-HISTORY. Admission.
2, Hunt for Hampton History.
Bring photographs, memorabilia, and items of family
heritage to participate in workshops on collecting
and recording history. 9 am - 3 pm. Hampton Roads
Convention Center, Hampton, VA. 757-727-8311.
23-31, Amazon Voyage: Vicious Fishes and Other
Riches. Encounter amazing creatures, including
notorious piranhas, enormous anacondas, beautiful
stingrays and mysterious pink dolphins. Virginia Living
9-10, 16-17, Bud & BBQ.
Come enjoy some of the world’s best barbecue, an
event that celebrates great food, great beer and
great music. Busch Gardens. 1-800-343-7946. Adm.
25, Memorial Day Ceremony.
A modern service honors military veterans who died
while serving their country, Colonial Williamsburg.
1-800-HISTORY.
15-17, Drummer’s Call Weekend.
Fife and drum units from around the country offer a
performance of a Military Tattoo on Market Square.
Colonial Williamsburg. 1-800-HISTORY.
25, Memorial Day Ceremony.
Wreath laying at the War Memorial. Noon. Sponsored
by the York County Historical Committee. York Hall,
301 Main Street. Yorktown, VA. 757-890-3500. Free.
16, Abbitt Planetarium Celebration.
Presentations by Galileo Galilei, NASA Langley, the
Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, and a real NASA
astronaut! Virginia Living Museum, Newport News,
VA. 757-595-1900.
28-31, 43rd Annual Newport News Greek Festival.
Authentic Greek food, marketplace, music, dance and
entertainment. Saints Constantine & Helen Greek
Orthodox Church, Newport News, VA. 757-872-8119.
16, Armed Forces Day Toy Soldier Show.
Antique and contemporary toy soldiers and
miniatures, as well as historical miniature kits and
metal and plastic models. Virginia War Museum,
16, Jamestown Day.
Demonstrations, drills and programs on English and
Powhatan Indian exploration and discovery. A jointly
sponsored event at Jamestown Settlement & Historic
Jamestowne. 757-253-4838. Admission.
16, Secret Gardens Tour.
Location: Rosewell Ruins, Gloucester, VA.
1-804-693-2585. Fee.
16, Water County USA Opens.
Dive into summertime fun at the mid-Atlantic’s largest
water park. Water Country USA. 1-800-343-7946. Adm.
16, 23 & 30, Movie on the Green.
Bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic basket as you
take in a family-friendly outdoor movie. 8:15 pm.
Sponsored by York County. Riverwalk Landing,
Yorktown, VA. 757-890-3500. Free.
23-25, Memorial Day Weekend.
Military thematic tours focusing on one family’s
military service spanning 350 years. Shirley
Plantation, Charles City, VA. 1-800-232-1613.
23-24, 30-31, Sock Hop Nights.
Celebrate the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll featuring
Frankie Avalon and The Lettermen. Busch Gardens.
1-800-343-7946. Admission.
23-31, Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef.
To save their home, two fish must touch the
Moon. An amazing family ocean adventure in
the planetarium theater! Virginia Living Museum,
30, Virginia Symphony Under the Stars.
Evening of great music on Walter Reed Riverside
Hospital grounds, Gloucester. VA. 1-804-695-0070
or www.gloucester-virginia.org.
30, 7th VA Regiment Encampment.
Authentically costumed re-enactors, meals prepared
over the campfire, firing demonstrations and drilling
of volunteers from the public. 10 am-4 pm. 6509 Main
Street, Gloucester, VA. www.gloucesterva.info/pr. Free.
––––––– JUNE –––––––
1, The Gift of Black Inventors. (See Feb. 1-28).
1-30, Amazon Voyage. (See May 23-31).
1-30, The Butler’s Been Murdered. (See March 27-31).
1-30, Kaluoka’hina. (See May 23-31).
5, 12, 19, 26, Friday Night Concert Series. (See May 1)
1-30, “Tools of the Trade” Theme Month.
Implements used for farming, fishing, hunting,
defense, navigation and building by people of 17thand 18th-century Virginia. Jamestown Settlement &
Yorktown Victory Center. 757-253-4838. Admission.
4, 11, 18, 25, Thursdays by the Lake.
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free concert
series on the banks of Lake Maury. Food and
beverage vendors. The Mariners’ Museum, Newport
News, VA. 757-596-2222. Free.
5-7, 10th Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival.
Enjoy live entertainment, pirate camp, children’s
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activities, sea battles, fireworks and more. Fri.,
noon-11 pm; Sat., 9am-11 pm; Sun., noon-6 pm.
Downtown Hampton, VA. Free. 757-727-0900.
6-7, Battle of Mechanicsville Re-enactment.
Featuring re-enactments and camp life. Heritage
Park, Isle of Wight County, VA. 757-357-5182.
6, 13, 20, 27, Olde Town Curb Market.
Each Saturday morning throughout the summer.
Featuring locally grown fresh produce. 9 am - Noon.
Downtown Smithfield, VA 757-357-5182.
7, 14, 21, 28, Glory at the Gardens Concert Series.
More than 12 contemporary Christian bands, like
Third Day and Toby Mac, will perform during this
concert series. Busch Gardens. 1-800-343-7946. Adm.
13, Lecture Series – “The Shipwreck That Saved
Jamestown: The Sea Venture Castaways and the Fate
of America,” by Lorri Glover, author and University of
Tennessee Professor of History. 7 pm. Jamestown
Settlement. Reservations required at rsvp.lecture@
jyf.virginia.gov or 757-253-4415. Free.
13, Summer Celebration Wine Festival.
Sample wines from some of Virginia’s best wineries
while enjoying musical entertainment, gift vendors,
food, living history and more. Lee Hall Mansion,
13, 20 & 27, Yorktown Market Days at the River.
The 3rd annual farmer’s market season features
local produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, cut
flowers, art and live music. 8 am – Noon. Riverwalk
Landing, Yorktown, VA. Free. 757-890-3500.
13, War of 1812 Re-enactment.
The Battle of Hampton will be re-enacted, complete
with British and American soldiers and living history
programs. Endview Plantation, Newport News, VA.
757-887-1862. Admission.
14, Flag Day Naturalization Ceremony.
One hundred new citizens of the United States will
take the oath of citizenship on Courthouse Green.
Colonial Williamsburg. 757-220-7286.
18-22, Home School Week.
Hands-on programs, activities and demonstrations for
home school students. 10 am - 2 pm daily. Res. req.
Shirley Plantation, Charles City, VA. 1-800-232-1613.
26-27, Smithfield Olden Days.
An old fashioned festival with live music, crafts,
vendors, antique cars and food. Historic Downtown
Smithfield, VA 757-357-5182.
26-28, Afrikan American Festival.
An outdoor, non-alcoholic, family event featuring
entertainment, over 70 vendors displaying & selling
their art, crafts, etc. 4 pm-10 pm. Mill Point Park,
Hampton, VA. 757-850-4721. $2 donation.
goWilliamsburg.com 26-28, Hampton Jazz Festival.
Celebrating 42 years, the Hampton Jazz Festival attracts
the nation’s top blues, soul, pop, and jazz performers.
Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA. 757-838-5650.
26-28, Under the Redcoat.
Learn how life in 18th-centry Williamsburg was
changed when occupied by a portion of the British Army
in America. Colonial Williamsburg. 1-800-HISTORY. Adm.
––––––– JULY –––––––
1-31, Kaluoka’hina. (See May 23 – 31).
3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Friday Concert Series. (See May 1).
4, 11, 18, 25, Olde Town Curb Market. (See June 6).
11, 18, 25 Yorktown Market Days. (See June 13).
3, Fireworks in Downtown Smithfield.
Smithfield, VA. VisitSmithfieldIsleOfWight.com
757-357-5182.
4, Berkeley Plantation Annual Wreath Laying
Ceremony. Annual commemoration honoring
Benjamin Harrison V., signer of the Declaration of
Independence and 18th century owner of Berkeley
Plantation.11 am. Charles City, VA. 888-466-6018. Adm.
4, Celebration & Fireworks.
Enjoy the beach, a picnic, swimming, fishing and
fireworks. 10 am - 9 pm. Gloucester Point Beach,
Gloucester, VA. www.gloucesterva.info/pr. Free.
4, Fourth at the Fort.
Visit the largest stone fort ever built in the U.S. to
enjoy live music, children’s games and rides, food and
beverages, and fireworks! 4 pm-11 pm. Walker Airfield,
Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA. 757-788-3151. Free.
4, 4th of July Stars in the Sky.
The Virginia Peninsula’s biggest July 4th event
features entertainment, food vendors, children’s rides
and fireworks over the James River. Victory Landing
Park, Newport News, VA. 757-926-1400. Free.
4, Ice Cream Social.
Enjoy Independence Day at America’s first plantation.
Complimentary ice cream from 1 pm - 3 pm while it
lasts. Shirley Plantation, Charles City, VA. 800-232-1613.
4-5, Liberty Celebration.
Tactical drills, military exercises and role-playing
demonstrations salute America. Visitors can learn
about the sacrifices of our nation’s founders, including
those who signed the Declaration of Independence.
11, Lecture Series – “Sister Colonies: Virginia,
Bermuda, and the Beginnings of English America,”
by Michael Jarvis, University of Rochester Associate
Professor of History. 7 pm. Jamestown Settlement.
Reservations required at [email protected]
or 757-253-4415. Free.
11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Summer Nights Concert Series.
Six weekends of great music during the Summer
Nights concert series, featuring an amazing lineup
of rockin’ musicians, including The Little River Band
and Loverboy. Busch Gardens. 1-800-343-7946. Adm.
15, Stuart’s Ride Around McClellan Civil War
Van Tour. Explore the route of J.E.B. Stuart’s famed
ride around McClellan’s Army of the Potomac with
historian Michael Moore. Lee Hall Mansion, Newport
News, VA. 757-888-3371. Admission.
18 & 19, Renaissance Festival.
Medieval games & fun. 6509 Main St., Gloucester,
VA. www.gloucesterva.info/pr. 1-804-693-2355.
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1-31, The Butler’s Been Murdered. (See March 27 - 31).
1-31, Kaluoka’hina. (See May 23-31).
1-2, 8-9, 15-16, Summer Concert Series (See July 11).
1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Olde Town Curb Market. (See June 6).
1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Yorktown Market Days. (See June 13).
7, 14, 21, 28, Friday Night Concert Series. (See May 1).
1-31, “Pastimes of Colonial Virginia” Theme Month.
Games, storytelling and other diversions of 17thand 18th-century Virginia are shown through handson activities and programs. Jamestown Settlement &
4, General George McClellan’s 1862 Civil War
Headquarters at Harrison’s Landing.
Tour General McClellan’s headquarters and supply base
during 1862. 9 am – 11 am. Refreshments. Resv. req.
Berkeley Plantation, Charles City, VA. 888- 466-6018.
8, Lecture Series – “Somewhere Beyond the Sea:
Art, Artists, and Bermuda,” by Tom Butterfield,
Founding and Creative Director of The Masterworks
Foundation. 7 p.m. Resvervations required at
(757) 253-4415 or [email protected].
Jamestown Settlement. 757-253-4838.
Dates and events are subject to change. Please
call the event host for updated information.
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WITH LUNCH BUFFET
BIG SAVINGS! • goWilliamsburg Discounts • BIG SAVINGS!
1-800-446-9244 • goWilliamsburg.com
BIG SAVINGS! • goWilliamsburg Discounts • BIG SAVINGS!
1-800-446-9244 • goWilliamsburg.com
Little Coupons — Big Savings!
Choose either the goWilliamsburg Coupons or detach the
goWilliamsburg Discount Card and present to the participating
merchants above for BIG SAVINGS!
The goWilliamsburg Discount Card provides you the same savings
as the coupons above - just keep these pages for reference.
The goWilliamsburg Discount Card is accepted at
participating area merchants. Please refer to the specific
merchant offers and expiration dates on the discount coupons
in the Visitor’s Guide.
Card must be presented before ordering or
purchasing for savings. Card has no cash value. Participating
merchant discounts are subject to change without notice.
Dining discounts exclude take-out orders, alcoholic
beverages, tax and gratuity (unless otherwise noted). Not
valid with any other discount or promotion offers.
THE WILLIAMSBURG VISITOR’S GUIDE
PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS
ATTRACTIONS/
ACTIVITIES
Berkeley Plantation
Go-Karts Plus
Miss Hampton II
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
The Spirit of Norfolk
Virginia Living Museum
Watermen’s Museum Shop
Williamsburg Winery
DINING
Ben & Jerry’s - Yorktown Bourbon Street Bar & Grille
Capitol Pancake & Waffle House Colonial Pancake House Copper Scroll Restaurant
Fireside Chophouse
Food For Thought
Gazebo Restaurant
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Hog Wild Smokehouse
Hooters of Williamsburg
Hot Stacks
Jefferson Restaurant Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Library Tavern Marino’s Italian Restaurant
Milano’s Italian Restaurant
Mirabella’s Grille
National Pancake House
Old Mill Pancake House
Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que Red City Buffet
Red Hot & Blue
Rusty Musket
Sal’s by Victor Sal’s Ristorante Italiano Seafare & Steakhouse Yorkshire Restaurant
SHOPPING
Camelot Bears Christian Outlet Store
Historic Yorktown
Lenox Factory Outlet
Prime Outlets at Williamsburg Revolutionary Harley-Davidson
Tumblerstore
Village Jewelers Wallace’s Trading Post
Waterford Wedgwood
Williamsburg Outlet Mall
Locally Owned & Operated
T
494 McLaws Circle
Next to Busch Gardens
Call 229-0275
ry Our Fresh Seafood.
It’s About The Only Thing In This Town That Isn’t Old.
Open at 4:30pm for dinner.
$9.95 Early dining: 4:30-6:00pm, Sunday–Friday.
Children’s menu available ❖ Reservations accepted ❖ Banquet facilities ❖ Hungry Hour ❖ Group luncheons available

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