An April 2001 trip to Williamsburg by bob-n-marilyn
Quote: Long weekend get-away (Fri-Tue) in historic Williamsburg (VA), late-April, early-May, 2001. Looking for that perfect mix of relaxation and exploration. Williamsburg offers plenty to see and do.
Overview
On our first day there, we got settled in. On our second day there we walked around Merchant Square and had a great lunch. Afterwards, we toured the area, seeing the sights and shops. At night we went on a Ghost tour of Williamsburg.
On our third day there, we went through a timeshare presentation. It wasn't the hightlight of the trip, but it paid for the hotel and dinner. Afterwards we took a scenic drive over Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. We had some time at night to play minature golf. On our fourth day and last day there, we walked through Colonial Williamsburg and then started our journey home.
Hotel | "Comfort Inn Historic Area - Williamsburg"
Member Rating 2 out of 5 on April 27, 2001
Comfort Inn Historic Area 706 BYPASS RD US 60 Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 757-229-9230
Hotel | "Sleep Inn Historic Area"
Member Rating 4 out of 5 on April 28, 2001
Sleep Inn Williamsburg 220 BYPASS RD Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 757-259-1700
Restaurant
Seasons Restaurant 110 South Henry Street Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 757-259-0018
We started with a WilliamsBurger Quesadilla ($6.99); ground beef w/grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms and cheese. The menu said "Yum" and we agreed. Bob had the Uptown burger and Marilyn had the 6th street burger (aka/black and bleu), both were cooked as ordered.
If you are looking for a good burger cooked to your specs, Second St. is the place to go. Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with a mix of local business people and a few stray tourists like ourselves. Service was excellent even though we had the end both in the back corner. Refills appeared unrequested and when we asked for extra bleu cheese it appeared immediately.
Member Rating 4 out of 5 on April 27, 2001
Second St Restaurant and Tavern 140 Second St Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 757-220-2286
Member Rating 3 out of 5 on May 5, 2001
Kings Arms Tavern 409 Duke of Gloucester Street Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 (757) 229-8610
Member Rating 2 out of 5 on May 5, 2001
Yukon Steak Co. 1735 Richmond Rd Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 757-229-1501
Attraction
Member Rating 3 out of 5 on April 28, 2001
Merchant Square West Duke of Gloucester Street Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
Attraction | "The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg"
We saw the houses that Washington, Jefferson, Lafayette and others lived in and visited and we heard stories of historic, colonial Williamsburg, and some of the unexplained events that have occured.
(ok - for those still reading, p's and q's were minded by tavern owners who had to tally each person's bill at the end of an evening and counted the number of pints and quarts consumed by each patron.)
Ghosts of Williamsburg Tour 5715 Richmond Road Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 (757) 253-1058
Attraction | "Colonial Williamsburg (part 1 - The Gardens)"
If you are serious about seeing all of Williamsburg and know that you want to spend a few days -- then the first thing you should do is go to the visitor center and buy the Freedom Pass -- it's $38 and is good all year, plus you get Free parking and evening activities. Also at the visitor center you can get the Map and Schedule for the times you will be their. If you don't have much time to spend then buy the Day pass for $32 (you can upgrade later). If you are not sure, you can park in one of the downtown lots ($1/hr.) and walk around the village without charge, however you can't get into any of the museums or exhibits.
Member Rating 3 out of 5 on May 1, 2001
Colonial Williamsburg 134 Henry Street Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 (800) 4447-679
Attraction | "Colonial Williamsburg (part 2, Other sites)"
Story/Tip
The tunnels were fun to drive through and the view from the bridges was great. The toll is $10 each direction. But, unless you have a reason to go further North you can turn around at the scenic overlook just after Fisherman Island --a well marked left turn -- before you reach the North Toll Plaza. You get the benefit of traveling both directions without the additional cost.
If you are traveling South you can make a similar turnaround at the Sea Gull Pier. That turnoff is a pretty sharp right just as you exit the second tunnel so you need to be more prepared. Southbound travelers may well want to spend the extra cash and check out Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
I have a few pictures of the bridge that I will post later. The Bay-Bridge web site is www.cbbt.com.
bob-n-marilyn THE VILLAGES, Florida
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