Virginia Living Museum - Winter Planetarium Shows
January 04 - March 30
Jan. 4 - March 30 Winter Planetarium Shows
Choose among four shows in the Virginia Living Museum’s Read on
"Art Stop"
January 14 - March 10
Create a work of art to take home inspired by objects in the collection during the program at 10:30 Read on
Jamestown Settlement - From Africa to Virginia
February 01 - February 29
Gallery exhibits, a printed family gallery guide and guided tours of the museum’s outdoor Read on
York River State Park - Getting to know us!
February 02 - March 11
Getting to Know Us (Sunday, Feb 5th, 12th, & Mar 4th, 11th, 2:30-3:30 pm)
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Pinching pennies this year? Don't worry, we're here to help. We've compiled a list of great value activities in Williamsburg -- that will help you save some money without costing you good vacation time. From outdoor opportunities and shopping to fine dining and museums, browse through the list below. Looking for great lodging rates and packages? Click here.
Adult one day $9.95; Youth (age 6-17) one day $4.95 -- covers admission to all three museums when used on the same day. 1-800-HISTORY
| DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum – This museum is home to an extensive collection of American and British antiques. See furniture, metals, ceramics, glass, paintings, prints, firearms and textiles form the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries | |
| Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum – Colonial and Contemporary artists and craftspeople work outside the mainstream of academic art to record aspects of everyday life, making novel and effective use of the materials at hand. | |
| Basset Hall – A two story, 18th century frame house located on 585 acres of gardens and rolling woodlands, is a part of the story of the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg. | |
| Of special note: The Museums of Colonial Williamsburg offer a special audio tour written and recorded by teenagers for teenagers called “Teen Takes: A New Angle on Art.” Museum curators augment the teens’ insights during the hour-long tour of 17 decorative arts and folk art pieces. The audio tour devices are available daily at the museum’s front desk in the museum lobby and are free to ticketed guests. |
Carriage Ride in Colonial Williamsburg – $12.50 with pass, $20.00 without pass
When in Williamsburg, do as the colonists would do and take a carriage ride in the Historic Area. Carriage rides are approximately 15 minutes and give you an overview of what Colonial Williamsburg has to offer and an opportunity to ask the coachman any questions about the area. 1-800-HISTORY
The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelight Tour - $11.00
A guide will lead you through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg by candlelight while sharing eerie and fun folklore of this historic colonial capital. 1-877-62-GHOST
Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield - $10.00 (combined ticket)
| Historic Jamestowne: With adult admission at $10 and ages 15 and under free, you can enjoy a wealth of activities in the 1st permanent English settlement in N. America. Start at the Visitor Center with exhibits and an immersion theatre experience. Take a walking tour with a park ranger through the New Towne area along the scenic James River. Enjoy lunch at the Dale House with scenic views of the James River for miles. Tour the Archaearium, which tells the story of James Fort through archaeology. And don’t miss the Jamestown Glasshouse, saluting America’s first English industry of glassblowing in 1608. Today you can watch costumed craftsman create period reproductions and contemporary pieces using tools and techniques similar to those of the 17th-century. 757-229-1733 | |
| Yorktown Battlefield & Visitor Center: Site of the decisive victory of the American Revolution. Includes fortification and siege lines, Surrender Field and the Moore House, where negotiations for Cornwallis' surrender took place. The National Park Service Visitor Center offers an orientation film, a museum featuring artifacts from the battle, including the original tents used by General Washington, and maps for a self-guided auto tour of the battlefield and a walking tour of the picturesque town of York. Main Street and its surrounding streets are lined with historic buildings, antique shops and galleries. 757-898-2410 |
Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center Combo Ticket - Adult - $19.25 Children (6-12) - $9.25
Through films, galleries, exhibits and living history interpretive areas, Jamestown Settlement traces the story of the English settlers who founded Jamestown and the Virginia Indians and African Americans who helped this first permanent English settlement in North America survive and thrive in early colonial times. (888) 593-4682
The Yorktown Victory Center chronicles America’s evolution from colonial status to nationhood through film, thematic exhibits, and outdoor living history with costumed interpreters. An outdoor exhibit walkway details events that led to American colonies to declare independence from Britain. (888) 593-4682
The Muscarelle Museum of Art (at the College of William and Mary) – Regular Admission: $5.00; Special Exhibitions: Additional $5.00
Showcases the college’s permanent collection, which has grown to more than 4,000 works of art from many cultures and historical eras. The Muscarelle also regularly features special exhibitions from around the world. And you won’t want to miss the “world’s first solar painting,” which transforms the south façade of the Museum into a dramatic and innovative work of art when monumental tubes, filled with colored water, are lit from behind. The title, Sun Sonata, describes both the rhythmic pattern of colors visible at night and the function of the wall as a solar energy collection system by day. museum@wm.edu
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museum & 4-D Theatre - $20.00
This museum features eleven galleries with over 300 exhibits. Spend time in our interactive gallery solving puzzles and experiencing optical illusions. It’s a one of a kind experience for the whole family. Take part in Ripley’s Ultimate Experience which includes Museum admission and 2 double features in the 4D Theatre. Adult $24.99 Children (5-12) $22.99. (If purchased online Adults $23.99 Children (5-12) $21.99. 757.220.9220
Historic Triangle Shuttle - Free
Historic Triangle shuttle provides transportation from the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center to both the nearby Jamestown and Yorktown sites. As you ride, enjoy the introductory audio program that describes the area’s rich natural and cultural history. Operates March 16 - November 1, 2009.
Yorktown Trolley – Free
A service of York County, the trolley provides continuous service between the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and the Yorktown Victory Center, with stops in the village at Riverwalk Landing, along the Yorktown waterfront.
Go Karts Plus - Free Admission, Pay as you Ride
Gear up for fun at Williamsburg’s premier family entertainment center featuring 4 exciting go-kart tracks. Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, GO-KARTS PLUS is a fabulous fun destination. Individual tickets cost $1.50, Pay $25.00 for 20 Tickets and $50.00 for 50 tickets (savings of $25.00). Check online for more saving opportunities. (757) 564-7600
MagiQuest at Great Wolf Lodge - Wand - $14.99; Game - $9.99
MagiQuest, located in the beautiful Great Wolf Lodge, is the first live action adventure game of its kind at a resort. Armed with high-tech wands, MagiQuest allows you to cross into a 3-D interactive world and become the main character as your family solves magical challenges throughout the resort to gain powers (and points) and move to higher levels of the game. 800.551.9653
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf - 36 Hole adventure, Adult $11.95, Child $10.50
Meet the challenge and discover the fun! Putt your way through winding mountain caves, over foot bridges and under cascading waterfalls. Players of all ages and skill levels will enjoy two 18-hole, pirate themed courses. Swashbuckling fun for the entire family. Summer Hours: 10am-11pm Everyday. Call ahead for hours before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. 757-259-4600
Chickahominy Riverfront Park – Canoe/Kayak rental $6.00/hr. Fishing (free)
Come enjoy this 140-acre outdoor facility located on the Chickahominy River. This site has an area for every member of your family. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, boat ramp, fishing pier, camp sites, a small driving range, a pavilion, and a small store and access to the Virginia Capital Trail in December 2006. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset daily. The pool is open Memorial Day to Labor Day, weekends only until June 19. (757) 258-5020
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg celebrates the Best of the American Experience with signature spa experiences. Since its opening in spring 2007, it has provided a 21st century interpretation of five centuries and relaxation and healing practices from European, African and American Indian cultures. The spa motto, “a continuum of wellness,” is reflected in every detail. 800.688.6479 or 757.220.7720 for reservations.
| Scalp Massage at the Spa at Colonial Williamsburg - $25.00 | |
| Herbal Foot Bath at the Spa at Colonial Williamsburg - $25.00 | |
| Gentlemen’s Haircut at the Spa at Colonial Williamsburg - $20.00 |
Lunch at Kingsmill Resort – under $25pp
Have a casual meal at Marina Bar and Grille located in the beautiful Kingsmill Resort and Spa. Sit outdoors and enjoy refreshing beverages, delicious light fare and live entertainment. 757.253.3900
Market Days in the Greater Williamsburg Area
A plethora of local produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, baked goods and sweets, specialty foods, seasonal plants and herbs tantalize the senses at our area’s farmers’ markets, held in the historic settings of Williamsburg and Yorktown. And did we mention the live entertainment generally on hand during these Saturday morning markets? Strolling through is fun and free, but bet you can’t resist buying at least a bite of Eastern Virginia’s best!
| Williamsburg Farmers’ Market in Merchants Square – 8 a.m. to noon, every Saturday from May 2 – Oct. 31 (also on select Saturdays in April and fall/winter months) | |
| Yorktown Market Days at the River – 8 a.m. to noon, most Saturdays from May 30 – Aug. 29 (also on select Saturdays in Sept – Dec) |
Williamsburg Premium Outlets Coupon Book - $3.00
Serving both the Norfolk and Richmond metro markets;
the Williamsburg Premium Outlets is the premier outlet destination for savvy brand shoppers from central Virginia to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Continuously ranked as one of the top 10 shopping centers in the outlet industry;
Williamsburg Premium Outlets offer more than 120 fashion-forward designer and name brand stores in a beautiful boutique environment.
Williamsburg Premium Outlets became LEED-certified ‘green’ after a recent expansion. (757) 565-0702
Yankee Candle Williamsburg is one of the world’s largest candle stores. But you can also enjoy delicious treats, musical performances, candle making and more. It’s Christmas every day of the year inside Holiday Park. It’s always snowing, the ice pond is frozen, Santa’s Workshop is always bustling and the holiday shops are always full of surprises for you to uncover year round. 877-616-6510.
| Wax Works: Wax Hands $5.00 – Make and impression of your hand with wax and take home as a keepsake. | |
| Dip Your Own Candle $10.00 – You finally have the chance to make your own jar candle you can choose your own color and scent. | |
| Entertainment Round the Clock: Hickory, Dickory, and Dock – our four and a half foot tall animatronic mice – delight people of all ages with their jazz, rock and rap songs about Virginia. | |
| Stroll Through Yankee Candle’s Holiday Park, which never ceases to amaze and delight everyone who visits. Come to where it’s Christmas all year long and experience for yourself what makes Yankee Candle Williamsburg so unique. | |
| Daily Snow Showers throughout the day, everyday. Visit our store throughout the year and experience the wonder yourself |