If you are a fan of American history, you must plan vacations to Williamsburg, VA. In 1606, the very first British Colony was founded here, in Jamestown, which was 13 years before the Mayflower arrived in Plymouth. Just imagine the number of historical gems there are to be discovered here!
Discover it Yourself
Today, you can see a recreation of the first British colony at the Jamestown Settlement Colony, along with the recreation of a Powhatan Indian Village where you can get information on Pocahontas.
An interesting tidbit is that more than two million artifacts have been discovered from this colony from the efforts put in by the Jamestown Rediscovery Project. These can be viewed at the Archaerium which has many exhibits that depict the grim reality of the lives of early British settlers. If interested, you can go to Historic Jamestowne and see the efforts of archaeologists to discover more historical gems from the colony.
If you still aren’t sated with historical bits, you can visit the largest live museum in the world – Colonial Williamsburg. Here, you can step into the past and ‘meet’ people of the yesteryears and watch re-enactments of several historical moments, participate in activities, and check out historic buildings.
Parks and More
If all that blast to the past has drained your cerebral cells out and you seek rejuvenation of the soul in green environs and cool, azure waters, head over straight to Chickahominy Riverfront Park. This 140-acre park is set on the banks of River Chickahominy and you can indulge in lots of outdoor recreation here. There is a fishing pier here, many campgrounds, and a huge outdoor pool. You can also go kayaking and boating here too. Don’t worry if you forgot something as there is a park store that sells everything from firewood to snacks and ice creams to even paper products.
Another gorgeously natural tourist spot is the Little Creek Reservoir Park. You can pack a nice picnic basket and munch on your fave foods while looking at stunningly splendorous vistas. If you are stuffed to the gills, you can walk it all off by going on a hike. Two other fun options are boating and fishing.
Yet another spot for watery pleasures is the Powhatan Creek Park which is open 24 hours a day. There are five fishing piers here and you can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and boating here on the James River. You can enjoy looking at several landmarks like the Greensprings Plantation, Jamestown Island, and the oldest continually cultivated farm in America, the Mainland Farm.
For still more green, you can head over to the ‘most beautiful theme park in the country, the Busch Gardens. This is a gorgeous European-theme adventure park that has several hamlets with themed food items, shows, rides, and music. It houses the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, the Pantheon, and many super-fun rides.
Williamsburg is the best tourist destination if you have been searching for vacations near me. Book a tour today for days of endless fun!
