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Colonial Williamsburg


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 85 attractions in Williamsburg
Traveler Description:
Observe and even participate in 18th-century life at this reconstructed historic village where costumed actors come very close to convincing you that...... more » Observe and even participate in 18th-century life at this reconstructed historic village where costumed actors come very close to convincing you that you've traveled back in time. « less
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Attraction type: History museum, Historic site, Historic village, Other
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining, Shopping
Address: 102 Information Center Dr Williamsburg, VA 23187
Tel: 800-447-8679

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5 of 5 stars
nannerp   26 contributions
Washington DC
Nov 25, 2009

I love American history, especially the colonial / Revolutionary War eras, so as you can imagine, I love this place! Although I would recommend visiting it any time of the year, I've always found October and November to be the most enjoyable months. The trees are turning colors and there is hot apple cider to be had. While I've always... more

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3 of 5 stars
Lefty33   50 contributions
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Nov 17, 2009
1/4 found this review helpful

My wife and I have visited CW a few times and for the first time in about 7 years were able to come back and what we experienced prompted me to write this review of our weekend. First I'll start by saying that most of the reviews on this site about CW, I think, are inaccurate in that they are... more

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4 of 5 stars
bargbee   10 contributions
North Carolina
Nov 15, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Just returned from trip to CW with my mom and my 7 yr old daughter, who adores her Felicity AG doll and colonial history. It was like a dream come true for her despite the nor'easter that kept the weather mucky and in the low 50s. I did a lot of research and read a lot of TA reviews prior... more

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5 of 5 stars
Travellotsny   46 contributions
NY
Nov 13, 2009

We thoroughly enjoyed this village. I wish there was a bit more here to see and do in this immediate area, but it's definitely worth a visit (and we'll be back, too). I felt sorry for the staff as it was approximately 100 degrees for the week, and most were in the direct sun. It was a delightful place. Our... more

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5 of 5 stars
Judy23   9 contributions
Houston, TX
Nov 9, 2009

Just returned from a 5 day / 6 night trip to Colonial Williamsburg; and, as usual, enjoyed myself tremendously!! As I have mentioned before as a response to those negative reviews, you need to put a little bit of effort and research into this trip to get as close to full enjoyment out of it as you can ... just... more

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5 of 5 stars
FarmDtr   1 contribution
Sunshine State
Oct 28, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Just returned from my first visit to Colonial Williamsburg & the Historic Triangle. I went with a friend of mine who has been there eight times before...so I basically had my own tour guide! From the very first day, I was delighted by the area. It truly feels as though you are going back in time! Be sure you pick... more

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4 of 5 stars
Criti-gal   2 contributions
Georgia
Oct 27, 2009

I read a lot of reviews before going to Williamsburg, many of them saying to skip the admission and just walk around the town. But, we were glad we bought the pass for 2 days, we only needed 1 1/2 days. We chould have spent more time just in the quaint village shops. When you get the daily schedule of... more

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3 of 5 stars
JTBR   6 contributions
Arizona
Oct 24, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We found that if we had drove into the historic part of Williamsburg, we could walk through the entire town regardless if we didn't have a ticket. By having a ticket it allows you into the buildings. I was disappointed that we bought the tickets..$108, 3 adults. We should've parked in the town area and just walked around. There was... more

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5 of 5 stars
TravelStickerQuest   1 contribution
Miami, FL
Oct 22, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Recently returned from an amazing trip to Williamsburg. Staying at the Williamsburg Lodge in the Ashby Guesthouse (recently renovated) a block away from the Duke of Glouchester street entering through the arsenal magazine. I had an idea of what to expect but can say without hesitation that this stay and trip exceeded my expectations. As part of the hotels fall... more

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5 of 5 stars
gussolina   3 contributions
Williamsburg, VA
Oct 18, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

While I recognize that everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, I've never understood why some people don't enjoy the "historic triangle" as much as I do. I would postulate that some people don't get the full experience because they don't take the initiative to create their own itinerary, and unlike amusement parks, you do have to be more... more

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Colonial Williamsburg Address

102 Information Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Tel: 800-447-8679