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Jamestown Settlement

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, PO Box 1607, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1607
757-253-4838; 888-593-4682
Ranked #3 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 383 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites
Traveler Description: Jamestown Settlement is one of the most interesting living museums in Williamsburg or anywhere.  It is a museum that pays tribute to the first... more »
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Hagatna, Guam
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Visitors are transported to the first permanent English settlement of America with a quality museum, palisades fort and recreated ships that highlight the extreme struggle of early settlers. Wear comfortable shoes and season appropirate clothing as this activity is mostly outdoors. More

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McCormick, SC
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The visitors center and museum at Jamestown Settlement, Williamsburg is outstanding. If you are at all into early American history, this is a must see. Also visit the site of the original fort where archeologist's are still working. More

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Mililani
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I really enjoyed both the indoor exhibits and the outdoor experience. The staff really get into their roles. I learned how much I do know not about the early settlements. More

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San Antonio, Texas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

First you have to get across the parking lot, pass the cafe, gift shop, bathrooms, info desk, ticket booth, and then walk on before you get to the point of the place. Very few places to sit on the loop around the settlement there is a slope to the place so be warned if you have a wheel chair or... More

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Deer Park, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This is the representation of what was in Jamestown as far as they can figure. It amazed me to see those boats on which the people came here. They are so small and not high amidships as far as I can see -- totally different from seeing pictures; you get a good idea of what it was like to be... More

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Navarre, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We love history and not until we visited Jamestown did we realize that there is the Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestown. Both are great! The Jamestown Settlement has the ship replicas, fort and Indian village to wander through after viewing the information inside. Learning made fun! More

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Old Chatham, NY
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I'm not sure if this is the same as Jamestown National Park, but if so, it was great. While there is not a lot to see, there is a lot to learn, and we had a great guide who made the site come alive. Interesting archealogical museum. A fascinating place. More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

When we pulled up to the building, we were taken aback by this big modern building and thought we were in the wrong area. We actually left, went on this long road nature trail thing, only to realize that WAS where we wanted to go, so we headed back. Once we figured it out, we had a great time. We... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Great historical place. Indians, a fort, ships to board. Very worthwhile. More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

If you go to Williamburgh, but nothing really especial about it. Good place for young children to run around, take some pics and that is about it. More

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