Unforgettable 1776: Your Colonial Williamsburg Immersion

Very historical! Lots of walking! Be careful of the bricks & cobblestones! Very well marked with good directions! Amazing restoration!

To make it a 2 day experience. There is so much to see. Make sure you really know if there will be any reenactments that day.

The wife and I along with our 2 dogs spent the day here and it was amazing. Yes they are pet friendly on the streets NOT in the buildings. They require all animals to be on a leash. We had our two dogs in a stroller which was perfect, and they got to get out and walk as well. Where we parked it was paid parking, I think it was $10 for 6 hours no biggie. They do offer a bus to take you from the visitors center to the actual downtown area, but we didn’t use bc of let policy. The overall experience was great. Nice little shops to go in and shop, huge historic homes to go in and learn. All of the homes you visit have a guide inside that gives you info, if you want a walking tour guide that’s a separate experience you have to purchase. Some events sell out quickly such as carriage rides and tour guides, so I suggest you book in advance. A few notes: A lot of walking involved, kid friendly, pet friendly, and watch some YouTube videos before you go and you’ll be ahead of the game. Lovely place to be outdoors, we’re probably coming back around Christmas to see it decorated.

I would just get direct from the kiosk at the visitors center in the future it was a huge pain to change our voucher into tickets had to stand in line then email .pdf, then they had trouble getting the voucher to print and ended up having to print us comp tickets took like 45 minutes to deal with.

It’s was good for people that really love history, a lot of walking. I thought it going to be like tour guide, you have to walk to the building then will have someone tell you about that history of that building.

Enjoyable day walking around Colonial Williamsburg, well worth the price of admission. We parked behind the Shields Tavern (paid parking via app, first 2h free then $5/hr) and avoided the need wait for the shuttle from the visitor center (and their $10 parking fee). Plan on quite a bit of walking to see it all. The artisans impressed with the astonishing depth of knowledge about their trades, do not miss the wig-maker and tailor. These folks are not just employees, they are enthusiasts dedicated to their craft. They had extensive answers to every question. Also enjoyed the military drill and musket firing demo. Admission price on TripAdvisor is same as visitor center, but no 3% credit card fee and use TripAdvisor cash and discounts. You still have to check in at the visitor center to pick up your badge and maps.

Easy parking at Visitor Center and cheaper than downtown. Interesting exhibits. Clean. Nice people. Great place for everyone to learn about USA history. Food can be expensive, so bring your own snacks and lunch.

I haven't been to Colonial Williamsburg in 15 years, and it is even better. I revisited the Governor's Palace and watched several crafts at work (wherlwright, cabinet joiner, tailor). There's plenty to do for a 2nd or 3rd visit this year. Subtle updates are being made to the Magazine (armoury), the museums have nearly doubled, and several sites have been added from archeological digs (including a new coffee house near the House of Burgesses). The Merchants Square between Colonial Williamsburg and College of William & Mary is dynamic as ever. I found a couple of quite good bistros. The walking is a pleasure. I strolled a half mile, a mile, and a mile & a half on three days -- with plenty more saved for next time.

Very walkable but not probably not great for those who struggle walking. With a ticket you can stop at several buildings marked with flags that are very interesting and informative. We ate at one of the restaurants and the food was delicious. Overall a great experience in history.

Great experience for young and old alike. Learned so much on the tours and demonstrations. Enjoyed learning more about American history.