2 weeks in williamsburg?

[ronparise]

I would say 1 week in Williamsburg with a day trip to Virginia Beach. If you have come that far you should dip your feet in the Atlantic.

I also think that a trip to DC would be in order. Especially with children. I personally could spend 2 weeks there between the Smithsonian and all the wonderful history and tours there. If you feel a week is too long you can do a metro ride to Baltimore. Also a lot of history. Take in a baseball game (Camden Yards is a fun time), see the aquarium. If you plan to do DC contact your local Congressmans office as they can get you tours that need to be pre-arranged.

And as long as you are out and about, dont miss Annapolis..Some history there too (George Washington used to visit to participate in the horse races there)

 

[SOS8260456]

If you plan to do DC contact your local Congressmans office as they can get you tours that need to be pre-arranged.

This is what I was going to post also. White House tours are free, but need to be sheduled 6 months in advance through your Congressman. Not sure of the time requirement on tours of the Capital Building, but they are also scheduled through your Congressman.

Never been to Williamsburg, although its on our list, so I have no advice there.

Lisa from PA

 

[singlemalt_18]

I'm a road lizard at heart, but I would not try to do DC from Williamsburg; you will spend too much time on the road. Not only is it a bit out of range - I do EVERYTHING POSSIBLE when traveling to avoid that corridor due to the extreme congestion. You could end up spending an additional hour sitting in bumper-bumper traffic...:annoyed: Leave DC to the politicians IMO.

In addition to things already mentioned, there is an outstanding maritime museum in Newport News, and there is the Chrysler Museum in VA Beach - BOTH are worth a spot on you itinerary.

I second the motion to pay-up for the Patriot Passes in Williamsburg, and you'll be sure to do it right.

 

[Gophesjo]

If you go to an owner update at one of the Wyndham properties they will give you the Colonial Williamsburg passes.

 

[falmouth3]

We went without kids so your mileage may vary. We found an annual membership to Colonial Williamsburg was well worth it. I don't know what it offers now, but we got into places that regular admissions couldn't. We also signed up for afternoon and evening programs that were all included in the membership fee. Check it out and see if it is worth it for your family.

We took day trips to the places others have mentioned, and then headed back to C.W. for the evening programs. BTW, we had to make reservations for those programs ahead of time. I think it was when we picked up our annual membership badges.