The period homes and shops take you back to a very different time in America's history. What really makes the experience special though are some of the characters who dress and perform "in-period". The Marquis de Lafayette, Preacher James Ireland and others give excellent interactive performances to both entertain and educate visitors. Exhibits are also excellent. What a great place... More

Walking or bike riding through the historical site is great. Or take a carriage. Make sure you see the wonderful movie Story of a Patriot that sets the stage for what you see in the restored area. Allow time to see the many craftsmen and tradesmen working. More

Ever since my first visit in the fourth grade, I have cherished the history portrayed in Colonial Williamsburg. Adults and children alike will marvel at the authentic recreation of 18th century life in this early American village. The experience starts with an indtroduction film shot in the town. The film is projected on an IMAX screen and sets the mood... More

wish it had more history to share, and more realism to the time (slavery and issues surrounding it are under-reported to say the least) More

never gets boring. the guides just keep getting better. More

Have always wanted to go here, and many of the educational discussions with the 'villagers' were very educational! We loved the rather snooty, proper, in character wig maker...and the book binder was amazing. Watching them make bricks was so interesting! Our only complaint was that there were only two taverns open on Sunday and one wasn't seating anyone at all,... More

People are in character, well kept. Love the history. Hard for us with walking troubles, but did enjoy More

We went to Market Square first, walked around to see all the shops, had lunch at the Fat Canary, which is an unique outside cafe. We walked through Colonial Williamsburg which was nice. More

We live about an hour and a half from Williamsburg and really enjoy visiting the colonial area. Visitors have the option of paying for passes that allow special access to some of the buildings and activities; we did the day pass option when we first moved here, and had a lot of fun with it. Now, though, we prefer to... More