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History at Williamsburg, VA

A September 2003 trip to Williamsburg by schantz1972

There is history at every turn in and around Williamsburg, VA. Be sure to visit the James River Plantations and the Yorktown Battlefield and Historic Jamestown. We also took a road trip to Chincoteague Island to see the ponies, and sat on a beautiful beach at Tom's Cove.

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Fairfield Kingsgate Ramada InnBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Fairfield Kingsgate"

Fairfield Kingsgate is a gated community and has a very colonial feel. We had a one-bedroom unit, so it didn't have a balcony, but I believe the two-bedroom units have them. The room was extremely neat and clean with a mini kitchen equipped with everything you need. I have guessed above that the room was $100-$150 per night, but I'm not certain because we had a free week with RCI and got the entire week for $139.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by schantz1972 on September 24, 2003

Fairfield Kingsgate Ramada Inn
725 Bypass Rd Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(757) 220-1776

Christiana Campbell’s TavernBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Christiana Campbell's serves period 1700s food with an atmosphere to match. We actually went back twice as we enjoyed it so much. They explain 1700s traditions, foods, etc. and make the meal a most enjoyable experience. There is entertainment comparable to what it would have been in the 1700s. They also send you away with a small pamphlet with some of the recipes on it if you ask. This is a 5-star restaurant.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by schantz1972 on September 24, 2003

Christiana Campbell’s Tavern
Waller St Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(757) 229-2141

The Aberdeen BarnBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Aberdeen Barn"

We had an excellent prime rib dinner for two here, and at a special price compliments of our lodging, Fairfield at Kingsgate. This has a steakhouse look and an excellent dessert with a chocolate brownie, ice cream, and chocolate sauce!
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by schantz1972 on September 24, 2003

The Aberdeen Barn
US 60 near Bypass Road1601 Richmond Rd Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
757/229-6661

Kings Arms TavernBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

This is another restaurant inside Colonial Williamsburg with most excellent dining and ambiance. They serve food from the 1700 period and explain period habits, rituals, entertainment, etc. with servers all dressed in period costume. They are most happy to answer any questions you might have, and the entertainment is exceptional. This is a five-star restaurant.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by schantz1972 on September 24, 2003

Kings Arms Tavern
409 Duke of Gloucester Street Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(757) 229-8610

Chowning's TavernBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

We were extremely disappointed in Chowning's Tavern after having eaten at Christiana Campbell's, Kings Arms, and Sheilds Taverns. This was a very informal affair where we walked through a cafeteria line, purchased a sandwich, a plastic dish of cole slaw, a bag of chips, and a bottle of pop. We felt it was very overpriced and not at all what we expected for Colonial Williamsburg.
  • Member Rating 1 out of 5 by schantz1972 on September 24, 2003

Chowning's Tavern
403 Duke of Gloucester Street Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(757) 229-8610

The TrellisBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

This is an excellent restaurant in the marketplace at Colonial Williamsburg that was comfortable and priced just right. Be sure to have the "cheesecake" which is not a dessert at all, but rather a thick quiche with the consistency of cheesecake. The ingredients are different every day. We had Virginia ham and cheddar cheese and it was delicious. They are famous for their dessert, Death by Chocolate.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by schantz1972 on September 24, 2003

The Trellis
Duke of Gloucester Street Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
757-229-8610

Gazebo RestaurantBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

We had an exceptional breakfast here. We actually split the Plantation Breakfast, which was enough of everything for two people. It included bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, potatoes, and pancakes, and was absolutely delicious.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by schantz1972 on September 24, 2003

Gazebo Restaurant
409 Bypass Road Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(757) 220-0883

Williamsburg Antique MallBest of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

This is a large antique mall with lots of room. We found several things that we liked and they had a nice variety of everything from jewelry to furniture. It's not much of a drive from Williamsburg.

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Nashville, Indiana
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