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Fun Family Vacation ideas!
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As you plan your fun family vacation to Williamsburg it is imperative that you research family fun activities to make your trip a success.
As I walk around Colonial Williamsburg it is easy to spot the families who have planned their vacation to actually have fun with their kids and those who haven't given any thought to family fun activities.
The history all around this area is GREAT! Don't forget that kids can quickly get overwhelmed by a lot of the exhibits because they are geared towards adults. Once kids get overwhelmed they start dragging their feet and of course whining! Nothing will ruin a day faster than an unhappy kid!
Don't worry, I am here to help. Below is a comprehensive listing of the different family fun activities and local tips to help you make this the best fun friendly vacation ever!
Check out these fun family vacation ideas!
Williamsburg is still a relatively small town. We still don't have the multitude of things available for kids in larger cities. But, if you know where to look we have plenty of activities to make a weeks vacation filled with fun!
From right in our own backyard to a short drive away we have:
(click on the links to see more detailed information.)
Colonial Williamsburg
I would be remiss if I didn't talk about Colonial Williamsburg and the program they have that is designed just for kids. If you have children make sure you pick up the Kid's Summer Program brochure. It will make it easy to have fun with your family.
They have different programs geared towards children as well as coupons for merchandise and typically a puzzle or scavenger hunt that when solved will get them a prize.
Last summer my daughters and I spend a few hours one afternoon just doing the Revolutionary Rebus puzzle in the kid's summer program. We had a great time. Both girls figured out the puzzle, got the reward and learned along the way!
New this summer are audio tours for teens. They are recorded by high school students for your own high school student. To find out more about tours click here.
Here is a fun video for your daughters...especially if they like Felicity: An American Girl (The American Girls Collection)
When you plan your fun family vacation to Williamsburg you have a rare opportunity to make history come alive! It is not about the souvenirs you buy but about the memories you make.
Another great way to make your vacation come alive before you even arrive is to read about the area. Click here to see my suggestions for great Williamsburg books.
Use some of these family fun ideas above and make this a vacation you'll all remember forever!
Do you want some more free and inexpensive fun family activities? Check these out. Fun family vacations will help create unforgetable memories. Click here to keep planning your trip to Williamsburg Virginia.
