Williamsburg for the weekend - budget activities?

[Belle5]

Your list of credentials is nice, but my personal experience is different.

Did you see the last line in her statement (that you quoted) where she took back that piece of advice?

 

[nancycg56]

If there are any outdoor events in the area, you will NOT be allowed anywhere in the vicinity without a pass. We personally, just last year, witnessed people being asked for their passes just before the fife and drum corps was scheduled to perform near the Governor's Mansion. Your list of credentials is nice, but my personal experience is different.

That must be something new because we have never been asked for a pass when watching the Declaration being read, etc. I'll take that into consideration next time we go

 

[gillenkl]

OP here......thanks for all the info and advice. It seems as with everything, different people have different experiences, but everything was well worth reading so thanks. I think we've decided to just get the passes thru AAA so there won't be any issues of where we can and can't be - and DD likes doing historical tours.

Thanks again.

 

[Epaima]

While I agree with most of the recommendations, I had to jump in and correct. I grew up near there, my father worked there as a blacksmith, I went to college there and was just there last week and walked all of the streets, so I am confident that my information is current.

Just wanted to say that I am a current student at W&M, and it makes me so happy to see alums on the DIS!

 

[soonerfan2008]

Just wanted to say that I am a current student at W&M, and it makes me so happy to see alums on the DIS!

My DH was there for law school--it is such a beautiful campus and area. Enjoy it!

 

[wishing4PA]

We took the ferry both ways, and were given this tip by a local: take some bread to feed the seagulls.
My daughter loved that. They flock around the stern as you are crossing.
Be sure to look for the bald eagles near the Jamestown side.

 

[Swimalie]

OP here......thanks for all the info and advice. It seems as with everything, different people have different experiences, but everything was well worth reading so thanks. I think we've decided to just get the passes thru AAA so there won't be any issues of where we can and can't be - and DD likes doing historical tours.

Thanks again.

Enjoy! It's a lot of fun to visit.

 

[hereyago]

Just wanted to say that I am a current student at W&M, and it makes me so happy to see alums on the DIS!

GO TRIBE!!!!!!!! I work there.