Williamsburg Virginia is a terrific place for a family summer vacation. As the place where America began, the historic triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown give you endless options for your entire family! Here are five interesting attractions for the adults and four amazingly fun things for the kids too!

Attractions adults (and some kids) will love…

1. Colonial Williamsburg – Visit Colonial Williamsburg’s historic area and step back more than 220 years to the eve of the American Revolution. Colonial Williamsburg is the nation’s largest living history museum encompassing 301 acres! It includes 500 buildings, homes, stores and taverns reconstructed and restored to their 18th century appearance. Imagine:
• Tradesmen practicing 30 historic trades and domestic crafts
• Historical interpreters and character actors
• 90 acres of gardens and greens
• Live action drama at Revolutionary City

2. Berkeley Plantation (on the James River) – Berkeley is the most historic plantation on the James River. Visit the site of the first official Thanksgiving (1619), in addition to the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison and President William Hendry Harrison, the United States 9th president. You’ll love the 1726 mansion showcasing exceptional antiques. Costumed guides add to the historic feel of your visit!

3. Historic Jamestown – Explore the first permanent English settlement in North America. Experience some of what the early adventurers encountered when they landed here on May 13, 1607. Park Rangers lead walking tours along the scenic James River where you explore the original 17th century church tower and reconstructed 18th century craft at the Glasshouse.

4. Sherwood Forest Plantation – This National Historic Landmark is home to the 10th President of the United States, President John Tyler. Featuring the longest frame house in America, the Sherwood Forest Plantation also has 27 acres of original grounds and 89 varieties of trees. It is one of America’s most complete plantation grounds.

5. The Mariners’ Museum – One of the largest and most comprehensive maritime history museums in the world houses a treasure trove of more than 35,000 items. Just a quick 20-minute drive from Williamsburg, the Mariners’ Museum is located in a scenic park surrounded by breathtaking Lake Maury.

Attractions kids will be thrilled to visit…

1. Busch Gardens Europe – This unbelievable European theme park, located in the heart of Williamsburg, offers the whole family exciting thrills! 17th-century charm combines with 21st-century technology to create the ultimate family experience. Some top attractions are:
• Curse of DarKastle - sends passengers careening through a castle frozen in time
• Apollo’s Chariot - experience the ultimate in airtime as passengers plummet 209 feet on this steel roller coaster’s first drop
• Griffon - tallest dive coaster in the world opening May 25, 2007
• Loch Ness Monster – classic interlocking, double looping roller coaster gives guests a peek at Scotland’s most famous serpent.

2. Go-Karts Plus – With eight acres of family fun, Go-Karts Plus features four exciting go-kart tracks! Besides racing, experience bumper boats, a midway and a Waterfall Miniature Golf Course. Enjoy a snack bar and unbelievable racing games in the arcade!

3. Water Country USA – On a hot summer day, both kids and adults alike will love the more than 30 water rides and attractions available at Water Country USA! Besides water fun, this park features live entertainment, shopping and restaurants – all set to a 1950s and 1960s surf theme! Smaller children will splash with fun in the water play lands of H20 UFO, Cow-A-Bunga and Kid’s Kingdom.

4. Ripley’s Believe it Or Not! – Always a popular attraction, the Ripley’s Believe or Not! Museum and 4-D Theater features 11 galleries with over 300 exhibits. Your kids will love seeing a 500lb gorilla made entirely from nails, an albino lion and a genuine shrunken head! Great fun for the entire family!

With your list of activities that both the kids and adults in the family will love, it is time to think about your accommodations during your visit! If you are like most families I know, you would love to save money on your accommodations so that you can spend it on the fun attractions and spoiling the kids.

A great way to save money, and still have a fabulous place to rest your head each night is to take advantage of the cheap travel deals available from 89dollartravel.com.

For only $89, you or your family vacation will include 3 days and two night’s accommodations along with two tickets to Colonial Williamsburg! With that kind of savings, you can definitely afford to take in the thrilling roller coasters and rich history of the area! Visit www.89dollartravel.com to learn more about their amazing Williamsburg vacation packages!