Line 1 · Christmas & holiday
Williamsburg with kids
Virginia
Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg in early December, then Busch Gardens Christmas Town with 10 million lights.
Older kids get the most out of the colonial history. Younger ones will love Christmas Town.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,080 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,640 |
| Luxury (5★) | $4,310 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
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- AprGood
- MayGood
- JunGood
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepGood
- OctGood
- NovGood
- DecBest
Top attractions in Virginia
- Colonial Williamsburg18th-century living-history town
- Busch Gardens WilliamsburgChristmas Town
- Jamestown SettlementReplica ships and fort
- Historic JamestowneArchaeological site of the 1607 fort
- Yorktown BattlefieldWhere the Revolution ended
- American Revolution Museum at YorktownEncampment and farm
- Water Country USAWater park, summer
- Great Wolf LodgeIndoor water park
- Colonial ParkwayScenic road linking the three sites
- Virginia Living MuseumWildlife and planetarium, Newport News
Where to eat in Virginia
- King's Arms Tavern$$$Colonial fare by candlelight
- Chowning's Tavern$$Colonial pub food
- The Cheese Shop$Sandwiches on Merchants Square
- Berret's Seafood$$Chesapeake seafood
- Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que$Local landmark
- Food for Thought$$Comfort food
- Waypoint Seafood & Grill$$$Upscale seafood
- Retro's Good Eats$Burgers and custard
- DoG Street Pub$$Gastropub
- Blue Talon Bistro$$$French comfort food
Things to do
- Grand IlluminationEarly December fireworks and lights
- Christmas TownBusch Gardens lights
- Board the Jamestown shipsClimb below deck
- Carriage rideThrough Colonial Williamsburg
- Ghost tourEvenings
- Fifes & Drums marchFree in the historic area
- Bike the Colonial ParkwayFlat and scenic
- Visit the trade shopsBlacksmith, cooper and more
- Paddle the Chickahominy RiverKayak rentals
- Watch a cannon firingAt Yorktown
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