By Isabel Prontes
Williamsburg is a city in southeastern Virginia, on the Virginia Peninsula. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state as well as in the
United States because of Colonial Williamsburg, which is a historic district full of buildings from the 1700s. Williamsburg is both a fun and educational tourist destination, and there are plenty of things to do and see while there. If you are planning to be there during the winter month of January, never fear, because there are many ways to enjoy your experience--indoors.
The Williamsburg Winery
The Williamsburg Winery is a must-see for any wine lovers. With roots going all of the way back to 1616, the winery consists of 320 acres of vines that create a vast array of fine wines, such as merlot and chardonnay. There are guided tours of the winery, with fun features such as a free wine-tasting class and complimentary samples of several varieties of wines. This winery is quintessentially Williamsburg.
The Williamsburg Winery
5800 Wessex Hundred
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-0999
Historic Air Tours
Taking a Historic Air Tour over Williamsburg is a splendid way to enjoy Colonial Williamsburg. If you want to explore 400 years of American history, these adventurous air tours will help you navigate everything from Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown to the 18th-century plantations along the James River. This is a unusual and exhilarating way to explore Williamsburg.
Historic Air Tours
102 Marclay Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7330
Virginia Living Museum
The Virginia Living Museum is a great way to enjoy Williamsburg in January. With various live animal programs, botanical gardens, a wildlife park (displaying native species), an aquarium, a planetarium theater, fossils, an aviary and an observatory, there is not much you cannot do and see while at this fascinating museum. The museum has a picturesque and scenic locale, too, with its charming lakeside atmosphere.
Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 595-1900
The Milliner's Shop
The Milliner's Shop is in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg and is a quirky and wonderful place to hunt for fashion and trends from the 17th century. This shop is beautifully restored to resemble its former glory and displays interpreters who produce authentic-looking accessories for clothing. If you want old-fashioned hats made of straw, then there is no better place to go than The Milliner's Shop.
The Milliner's Shop
Duke of Gloucester Street in the Historic District
Courthouse of 1770
The Courthouse of 1770 is in Colonial Williamsburg and was the first courthouse built in the area. This courthouse is historically relevant because the Declaration of Independence was read here. It served as the area's courthouse for more than 150 years, until 1932. Nowadays, it is an archaeological exhibit. With its vibrant Market Square location, it has been one of the most prominent structures in Williamsburg for decades.
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
