Williamsburg, VA - in the rain

We are planning a trip to Williamsburg for 5 days with our kids, ages 4,8. Having reviewed the forecast, the outlook is bleak that we will have dry days. Is it still worth the trip?

Williamsburg, VA - in the rain

Williamsburg weather has one thing in common with most of the world - forcasts change the closer to the day/time. We%26#39;re not any different than most of the country, our weather is not unique - we%26#39;re not in a bubble.

You know this - wherever you live the prediction at 8 am can change by noon - not always of course.

I%26#39;m guessing you are talking about the next week. Rain in the forcast. Who knows how much and when, most likely it will rain some. It has rained the last 2-3 nights. 40-60% of scattered thunderstorms.

You know your kids and how you family would handle the rain.

That said, with kids and the type of activities in our area, if I could rearrange plans, I would. 40% chance is too much for me since I love the outdoors and touring the gardens, Jamestown Island and Busch Gardens. I have the luxury of flexibility. Do you? This is a personal decision - some would not change, head to Willliamsburg and take a chance - a great plan for some. What works for you?

Remeber, 40-50% chance of rain means 50-50% chance of no rain!! Do you feel lucky?

Williamsburg, VA - in the rain

Thanks for your reply.

Any sugesstions on what to do on rainy days or if it rains on and off any type of game plan.

Any suggestions on what to do on rainy days?

I wouldn%26#39;t let a mere chance of rain stop me from visiting the premier living history museum in the world. After all, weather was a fact of life in the 18th century, too!

You will be able to do everything in Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown that you would do if it were sunny outside. All the sites will still be open...throw in rain slickers for everyone and tour the sites.

There are activities suited for inside. The Museums are inside the old Publick Hospital, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, inside the Publick Hospital, has some exhibits geared towards children. Down on the Farm is delightful! There are also audio tours available which can be quite interesting.

If your hotel has an indoor pool, that can be fun for the kids. But most of the activities go on, rain or shine; only thunder/lightning will cancel things. If you are prepared with ponchos or umbrellas, you will get along and have a good time!

We just got back from Williamsburg, the forecast called for scattered/isolated showers every day. We had two half hour showers during the day and some overnight showers, other than that just very humid. We had a great week, so I wouldn%26#39;t worry about the forecast too much.

Thanks everyone. We%26#39;re going to go for it!

Has anyone ever done the aquairium in VA beach on a rainy Williamsburg day? Do you hit a lot of traffic trying to get out of the rain? Is it a good back-up option?

When we visited Williamsburg on Easter several years ago, it SNOWED. Really! We went to the Living Museum for the morning...the kids loved it, and by the time we returned to Williamsburg after lunch, the weather was lovely. It%26#39;s a great back-up plan.