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We are only going to be in the Williamsburg area for one day. I think getting the traingle pass would not be worht it for one day. For those of you who have been, what areas would you go see and in what order? We will ahve one full day, from open to close to stay there. Yes its a long day but its are only long day for this vacation so that is okay.

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Would we have enough time to do CW, jsut the basic one day pass, then do Yorkstown and Jamestown??

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I do not want to be discouraging but it is very difficult to see much here in one day, especially at the price you would pay for the major sites. You may want to go to Jamestown or Yorktown instead of Colonial Williamsburg if only here such a short time. You can see either place in a day%26#39;s time. You can relegate CW to an evening stroll perhaps.

I should have suggested an evening program in CW if you are here that long. Go online (www. history.org) for a listing of programs available on the evening of your visit.

well we may not pay to get into the things that cost for CW, I%26#39;ve read that there is some things that are free. We will not be back in this area for long time so we want otget as much out of it as possible. any other ideas to help get thru the day???

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If you are going to be in the area for just one day, I would choose to see the sites in Williamsburg rather than Jamestown or Yorktown, especially if you won%26#39;t be returning soon. If you are going to do only one day in Williamsburg, I would advise seeing the following places: Governor%26#39;s Palace, the Capitol, the Courthouse where you can take part in a trial, the Peyton Randolph House, the George Wythe House, the Magazine, and trade sites such as the milliner, the wig maker, the bootmaker, etc. Check the map in the CW paper (available at the Visitor Center and on the shuttle buses) to map out what places to visit and in what order. I believe the Wythe House is open only in the morning. Have lunch outdoors at Chowning%26#39;s Tavern or stop in the Raleigh Tavern Bakery for a snack.

Thanks for the suggestions. We really want to see as much as possible on that one day.

anyone know the summer hours? The Springs ones are the only I can find right now. I would think they would be open later in the Summer, but who knows, lol.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. If anyoen has any idea on how to see all three places in one very long day, that would be great!!!

Summer hours for the Colonial Williamsburg historic area are 9-5, but that can be stretched at either end. Here%26#39;s a suggestion for a complete, full day at CW

Arrive and park your vehicle at the CW Visitor%26#39;s Center by 8:00 a.m. There%26#39;s a cafe (Huzzah%26#39;s) adjacent to the VC at which you can get morning coffee or breakfast. Purchase your tickets -- a one day Governors Pass -- at the VC; make an evening dinner reservation at one of the historic taverns, and then see the movie, The Story of a Patriot, at the west end of the VC. It%26#39;s well worth the time, as it puts the whole colonial period in perspective when you visit the old town.

Take the bus to the Historic Area, and get off at the Capitol Bus Stop. Tour the Colonial Capitol first, at the eastern end of Duke of Gloucester Street,and then make your way westward -- taking in those areas that are of interest to you. These may include the gaol (jail), apothecary, wigmaker, jeweler, etc. and so on down the street -- the map will show the locations. Lunch can be had at the Raleigh Tavern Bakery, at the Williamsburg Lodge, or at any of the fine eateries at Merchant%26#39;s Square, which is at the western end of Duke of Gloucester Street.

The Governor%26#39;s Palace is a very worthwhile visit, but its cost is an additional $10 per ticket which may not be worth the additional expense and time (approximately 45 minutes) in your single day. At the end of the day, if you have seen all of the historic area you want to see prior to your meal, spend some time shopping in Merchant%26#39;s Square -- everything from souvenirs to designer clothing and jewelry is available there. Or have a cocktail at one of the bars in the restaurants there.

After dinner in a Tavern, attend one of the evening programs. Since you%26#39;ve had a full day of history, something light and fun like the Tavern Ghost Walk (from the front of Shield%26#39;s Tavern) would be an enjoyable way to end your day. Again, that ticket may be purchased in the VC when you arrive. After the ghost walk, the bus will take you back to the Visitors Center, where you can be on your way, knowing that you just experienced a full, fun day in Colonial Williamsburg.

Excellent suggestions from BixDoc, with one correction. Huzzah! is not open for breakfast; currently it%26#39;s open for dinner only. However, in the Bookseller in the Visitor Center, Colonial Coffee and Tea has beverages and baked goods, and I think they open around 8:30 a.m. Also in the Visitors Center, get a copy of the one-pager that has suggestions for first-timers, or download it here: history.org/visit/…FirstVisit_Itinerary.pdf It tells you a little about some of the main sights, with a suggestion for how much time to allow for each one.

thanks for the idea!! We still need to get Yorktown/Jamestown in there, lol. What a crazy day that will be

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