Recently, while on a work trip to nearby Norfolk, VA, my wife came down for a quick weekend visit. As we wanted to get a bit outside of the Hampton Roads area, we decided to take a day trip westbound over to Colonial Williamsburg. My wife had never been before and this was my first visit in probably a decade or more. Williamsburg is part of what is known as the 'Historic Triangle' (along with Jamestown and Yorktown) and boasts dozens of original and/or recreated buildings dating back to the late 1600s and 1700s. Stroll through some of the recreated buildings off of the main street and you'll encounter re-enacters who will recall to you what life was really like during the 1700s. It really is a cool little town with pebble strewn streets, closed off to vehicular traffic, and also the proud home to the College of William & Mary.
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| Sir Christopher Wren Building on the Campus of William & Mary |
Must dos: Stroll down Duke of Gloucester Street and soak up the history! Lined with a farmers market on weekends and stores on either side, duck into a place or two to bring home some memorabilia. Walk back in time on the campus of William & Mary - a true gem of a campus in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg and home to the oldest college building in the United States [see photo above].
Getting here: About 3 hours from the Washington, DC area - take 95 south to I-295 over to 64 East and follow signs to Colonial Williamsburg. About 45 minutes from Norfolk - jump on 64 West and get off at exit 243B.
Eateries: There are a few places to eat on either side of the main street in Colonial Williamsburg. Check out the DoG Street Cafe - the Rail Sandwich is a must try with a local IPA to wash it down.
