Crowds are very different in the Fall. The major difference is that there are fewer children. You may see an occasional school group, but it is mostly adults, many in your age group.
September is very slow, but can still be hot and humid. It does cool down at night and walking through the historic area at night is very relaxing.
October has the best weather, and I believe it is the best weather month of the year. Temperatures can get hot in a very warm spell, but it is usually about 65-75 degrees. October is not a wet month. Crowds are moderate and this is the busiest month in the fall.
November is also very slow and the weather is like October in the beginning, but it gets colder toward the end of the month and is wetter.
You will have a lot of fun during the fall. The leaves change in mid-October. Take time to visit the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Plantations on route 5, and drive the Colonial Parkway. A trip to Monticello in Charlottesville is a great choice in the fall. Civil War buffs will like Petersburg and Richmond historical sites. You will have a full week.
michaelsmalley said:
I'll jump in here and piggyback a question I have. My wife, her sister and another lady friend are thinking about going to Williamsburg in the fall of 2007. What would be the recommendations for the ladies.
All are in early 60's and into historial stuff, not theme parks, rides, or beaches. They are not party animals. Would like the smallest crowds and best weather. Thanks.
Mike Smalley