CW in June 08

Looking for advice on lodging in CW for a family of 4 in June 08. Don%26#39;t want to spend a fortune, but also want to make the most of our experience. Any ideas would be great.

CW in June 08

Im going in July and did the below package. You can learn/purchase it at gowilliamsburg.com. Hope this helps.

With your special ';7-4-1 Flex Vacation Package';, you can visit any of the six attractions: COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, BUSCH GARDENS, JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, YORKTOWN VICTORY CENTER, HISTORIC JAMESTOWNE AND YORKTOWN BATTLEFIELD This is truly a revolutionary fun package for the entire family. There is always something for everybody to do! Experience living history at its best where it breathes, walks and talks at Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Jamestowne, Yorktown Victory Center, Yorktown Battlefield and bounce over to Busch Gardens which features more than 50 thrilling rides, shows, authentic foods, quaint shops, and magical children%26#39;s adventure area.

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CW in June 08

Sorry the message got cut off..it also includes Water country USA

The site tonyboombatz mentioned (gowilliamsburg.com) is a good one. If you want budget accommodations that are still very nice and within easy walking distance of Colonial Williamsburg, you could try Governor%26#39;s Inn. It%26#39;s a Colonial Williamsburg property. Watch for specials. In the past, they have had kids stay free, free passes to CW with a minimum stay, and so forth. Another CW property, the Woodlands Hotel and Suites, is right next to the Visitors Center, very convenient for transportation or a walk to CW.

I can also recommend a book, , ';Official Guide to the Historic Triangle. '; It%26#39;s available through various places, including amazon.com ( http://tinyurl.com/yofaf8 ) (I converted the longer website using tinyurl.com) and the CW Marketplace website ( http://tinyurl.com/25dzcn )

Another good site is the Williamsburg Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/index.aspx

Lastly, Frommer%26#39;s Virginia has a good section on the Williamsburg area. On-line, try frommers.com/destinations/colonialvirginia/ for Frommer%26#39;s Colonial Virginia.

Thanks for the ideas - I have been looking at the Governor Inn and it sounds like a good choice. Any advice on which tavern to try and whether to do lunch or dinner? My girls are 11 and 12 if that makes any difference in where to go. Thanks!

My favorite for lunch is the Kings Arms. Christiana Campbell%26#39;s would be my choice for dinner. You can look at the menus on-line (www.cwf.org), and that will help you make your decision.

Thanks so much! I really appreciate all of your advice. Any other ideas you have regarding our trip are appreciated! Any thoughts on Jamestown as far as how long it would take us to visit? We will only be in CW for 2 days.

The Colonial Williamsburg Tavern Ghost Walk is a great evening activity. The girls as well as the adults will love it. The walks start at Shields Tavern nightly, with two or four tours a night depending on the season. Reservations can be made through the CW reservations system -- 1 800 HISTORY.

This is a must activity when we have guests in town, because of the great storytelling, nightime venue and the unique look that the ghost walk guides provide of Colonial Williamsburg.

One thing about June is that it is a peak time in Williamsburg, meaning peak rates. May I add the suggestion to maybe stay just outside of Williamsburg, such as in Newport News. You will have a short drive, maybe 20 minutes, but it%26#39;s a straight shot down the interstate and you will definitely save in your hotel room rate %26amp; avoid the Williamsburg peak tourist congestion. I would personally suggest Point Plaza or Holiday Inn %26amp; Suites. They are right off the interstate. They are both nice full-service properties, with indoor pools, restaurants, standard rooms %26amp; a variety of suites, the works. And I know the Point Plaza sells Colonial Williamsburg tickets at a great discount! Newport News is also central to both Williamsburg and VA Beach, so you could easily make a fun side trip to VA Beach one day.

Staying at a motel in Newport News is a good option if the $$ savings would mean a better overall vacation. However, traffic between W%26#39;burg and Newport News is very heavy during rush hours so you would need to travel outside those times. Even though NN is only 20 min or so away, after a long, hot day of sightseeing it can seem much longer. Newport News and Hampton do have some wonderful attractions, Air %26amp; Space Museum, Mariners%26#39; Museum, Va Living Museum and more....places kids love, so if there is extra time consider a visit there as well as Norfolk and Va Beach. Enjoy your trip to the area.

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