| Williamsburg, Virginia is a historic colonial town that | | | | parks and houses restored to their colonial glory. Most |
| played an important role in the founding of the United | | | | of the houses feature authentic antiques or |
| States of America. Located 150 miles south of | | | | reproductions. |
| Washington, D.C., it is a prime tourist destination for | | | | Tourists are treated to various exhibits, shows, plays, |
| students of American history and families | | | | musicals, and themed tours across Williamsburg. The |
| rediscovering the national pride of their country's | | | | University of Virginia offers lectures and seminars on |
| founding fathers. | | | | the state's colonial past. |
| Williamsburg can be accessed through three airports. | | | | For a complete Williamsburg experience, tourists are |
| The Richmond International Airport and the Norfolk | | | | invited to stay at the many bed and breakfast inns, |
| International Airport are both less than an hour away | | | | lodges, and colonial houses that feature colonial |
| from Williamsburg. The nearest airport is the Newport | | | | structures and design. Most of these are included in |
| News/Williamsburg International Airport, which is less | | | | tour packages. Check with your travel agent for the |
| than half an hour away from the former capital of | | | | coverage of your tour package. Some of these |
| Virginia. Shuttle services from the airport to | | | | accommodations offer free full breakfasts. And some |
| Williamsburg are available. If you are staying at a hotel | | | | can accommodate special arrangements for groups |
| or lodge in Williamsburg, check beforehand if they | | | | and families or couples. |
| provide shuttle service for their guests. Buses and | | | | Williamsburg is located next to many equally important |
| trains also pass through Williamsburg from Boston, | | | | historic towns and cities. But if you want to take a |
| New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. | | | | break from the colonial historic tours, try the many |
| The historic town began its restorations in the 1920s. | | | | restaurants and shopping centers in Williamsburg and |
| To date, there are more than 500 historic buildings, | | | | the nearby theme parks. |