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Conveniently located less than an hour from Richmond, Williamsburg is a wonderful addition to your list of day-trip destinations. You can start your day by visiting the world’s largest “living museum” at Colonial Williamsburg, where you can see how the early colonists lived their lives before the Revolutionary War.
To brush up on your historic knowledge you can go on to visit the Jamestown Settlement and historic Jamestown.
For a complete chance of pace you can enjoy the thrilling roller coasters at Busch Gardens, go hiking along Colonial Parkway or visit some art galleries.
When you have worked up a thirst you can explore the Williamsburg Tasting Trail to discover microbreweries, wineries and distilleries.
Williamsburg, VA 23185-3187
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