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Step 1
Tour the restored area. Colonial Williamsburg is easy to navigate on foot. The main street, the Duke of Gloucester Street, runs from the Capitol to the Wren Building at William and Mary College. Along the way, you'll pass taverns, an apothecary shop, the courthouse, the post office and the Bruton Parish Church. Costumed docents give tours, demonstrate traditional crafts and work in the shops and restaurants.
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Step 2
Dine at an authentic 17th century inn. Colonial Williamsburg offers a variety of traditional 17th century dining establishments, including the Kings Arms Tavern and Chowning's Tavern. Here, you can sample colonial fare, such as peanut soup and roast prime beef.
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Step 3
Watch a reenactment. Throughout the year, Colonial Williamsburg produces a series of reenactments and tours. Among these is a reenactment of African-American life in the capital as well as a mock battle of Yorktown, a haunted tavern tour and the secrets of making chocolate.
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Step 4
Stay in a Williamsburg house. Colonial Williamsburg has a variety of accommodations, in all price ranges, from the elegant Williamsburg Inn to the family-friendly Williamsburg Lodge. The most interesting places to stay, however, are the collection of restored homes associated with the Inn. These individual houses, scattered around the restored area can accommodate from one to four persons.











Comments
zoey1996 said
on 9/14/2009 The "authentic 17th century inns" are actually 18th century taverns. You'll find the 17th century at nearby Historic Jamestowne.
static404 said
on 9/14/2009 Thanks for the thoughts on Williamsburg. My family is vacationing there next week.