Help w/Family Itinerary -Wlmsbrg/Jmstwn/Monticello/BlueRidge

We would like to fly from Colorado to the east coast in the fall (October?), rent a camper when we get there, then enjoy the sights. Kids are 13 %26amp; 15 and into anything and everything. We are not doing Busch Gardens and I imagine not VA beach either.

Thoughts include Monticello, Jamestown, Williamsburg, Blue Ridge Mountains, just from memories as a kid.

Is it impossible to imagine squeezing in any of DC or Boston if we have about 9 days?

Any recommendations on whether we should just rent a car vs. a camper (Mini-Winni type thing). We would be using camper for actual camping if we do this option.

Thanks for any input on what%26#39;s valuable to make time for and what%26#39;s not - and if anyone can tell me when the trees actually change colors!

Any input at all on this type of trip is greatly appreciated!!!!

Help w/Family Itinerary -Wlmsbrg/Jmstwn/Monticello/BlueRidge

Monticello and Charlottesville--1 day

Jamestown -- 1/2 day (or maybe 1 day if you go to both Historic Jamestown and Jamestown Settlement)

Williamsburg--2 days since you aren%26#39;t doing Busch Gardens

Blue Ridge Mountains--???

I think you would certainly have time to go to Washington, D.C. as it is only 3 hours from Williamsburg (but don%26#39;t try to make it a day trip--too much to see and do).

I can%26#39;t advise on car/camper as I have never driven a camper. But know that you will want to use public transportation in D.C. (Metro) as parking is both difficult and costly. If you could find a place to camp with your camper anywhere around D.C. (I have no idea about that), you%26#39;d need to drive to a Metro parking lot early in the morning and then take Metro into town. If you stay in a hotel, you could choose to stay in D.C. or in the suburbs in a hotel near a Metro station (e.g. Rosslyn or Crystal City, both of which are in Arlington, VA)

Hope this helps with your vacation decisions.

Help w/Family Itinerary -Wlmsbrg/Jmstwn/Monticello/BlueRidge

The Cherry Hill Park (RV) is very close to DC and has shuttle service, check their website for additional information. It might be a solution if you have a camper while in the DC area. Good luck.