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America's 400th: Places to Stay

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For travelers heading to the Williamsburg area for the 400th anniversary, the following is a list of family-friendly resorts and hotels and related links for more information.

(All rate estimates below reflect summer season prime time rates being offered as of early 2007. Other seasonal rates are less expensive. If you have updated information you think should be included, please write the editors.)

Kingsmill Resort & Spa
Rating: 4 Star
Room Rates: Around $200 per night
Packages: Available
Location: Central and only minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown

Kingsmill features family activities such as golf, tennis and water sports. The resort is located only 10 minutes from Jamestown and only three minutes from popular theme parks Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. Colonial Williamsburg is also right around the corner from Kingsmill.

Visit the Kingsmill.com Web site for more information.

Williamsburg Inn
Rating: 5 Star
Room Rates: More than $400 per night
Packages: Available
Location: Colonial Williamsburg

The elegant Williamsburg Inn is known for its English Regency style art, nice (and pricey) restaurants and its prime location to Colonial Williamsburg attractions. It also features family activities such as golf, tennis, fitness club and spa.

Visit the Williamsburg Inn Web site for more information.

The Williamsburg Lodge
Rating: 4 Star
Room Rates: Around $200 per night
Packages: Available
Location: Colonial Williamsburg

The Williamsburg lodge is located in easy walking distance to Colonial Williamsburg. It shares many of the same services as the nearby and more elegant Williamsburg Inn.

Visit the Williamsburg Lodge Web site for more information.

Woodlands Hotel and Suites
Rating: 3 Star
Room Rates: Between $150 and $200 per night
Packages: Available
Location: Long walk or short shuttle ride from Colonial Williamsburg

Located among beautiful trees, scenery (not amenities) is Woodlands biggest attraction. A nature trail makes for a nice walk to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown is only 10 to 15 minutes driving distance.

Visit the Woodlands Hotel and Suites for more information.

The Governor's Inn
Rating: 2 Star
Room Rates: Around $100
Packages: Not specified on site
Location: Three Blocks from Colonial Williamsburg

The rates at this hotel are the most reasonable for a hotel stay near Colonial Williamsburg. The site shares some facilities with the Woodlands hotel.

Visit The Governor's Inn Web site for more information.

Colonial Gardens Bed and Breakfast
Rating: Not Specified
Room Rates: Between $150 and $200
Packages: Family Packages not Promoted, Available for Couples
Location: A few miles from Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg

This bed and breakfast has rooms big enough for small families, but is marketed more toward couples. The location is very central but will likely still require a vehicle to get to sites.

Visit the Colonial Gardens Bed and Breakfast Web site for more information

Liberty Rose Bed and Breakfast
Rating: Not Specified
Room Rates: Between $195 and $270
Packages: No Packages Promoted
Location: A few miles from Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg

This bed and breakfast is pricey, but it has beautiful rooms and is located near the popular Williamsburg and Jamestown attractions.

Visit the Liberty Rose Bed and Breakfast Web site for more information

The Legacy of Williamsburg Bed and Breakfast
Rating: Not Specified
Room Rates: Between $135 and $200
Packages: No Family Packages Promoted
Location: A few miles from Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg

The Legacy only offers four (very nice) rooms, so you may want to book early. No children older than 12 allowed.

Visit the Legacy of Williamsburg Bed and Breakfast Web site for more information




Visit the Jamestown 400th Birthday Home Page

Visit the Family Vacations to Jamestown Page



This news arrived on: 02/14/2007
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