Start your trip to the 301-acre living history museum by visiting the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor’s Center. At the center, you can learn about area attractions, purchase tickets to events and watch a film that details the history of the city. Once you’re ready to go, you can stroll through the historic area, where you’ll see some of the buildings that have stood in Williamsburg since the 1700s. You’ll also be walking among costumed historical interpreters who play the roles of townspeople, tradesmen and other representatives of 18th century life. The interpreters are dressed in period clothing and speak in a Colonial dialect. The atmosphere of the area gives a glimpse into the time that the city was the capital of Colonial Virginia.
You can also see the Revolutionary City program, which is a live, interactive event that shows what life was like during the years of the Revolutionary War. Historical interpreters reenact the roles of George Washington, Benedict Arnold and other notable figures from this period. In addition to the Revolutionary City, some of the other popular landmarks in this Virginia attraction include the Governor’s Palace, the Magazine, and Raleigh Tavern. The area is managed by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a not-for-profit educational institution. Getting ready to go to Colonial Williamsburg? Hotels nearby provide accommodations where you can relax, unwind and refresh after a fun day of sightseeing. Stay at one of our Choice Hotels to enjoy warm hospitality, friendly service and great value. Reserve your room in Williamsburg, Virginia today!