Featured Family Vacations - Blending Fun and Great Educational Value

A visit to America's Historic Triangle including Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, offers families many opportunities to have fun, while exploring the birthplace of American democracy. Interactive and hands on activities for kids include:

• Interpretive presentations at the restored 18th-century capital of Virginia.
  
• Living history exhibits at the recreated Powhatan Village.
  
• Interactive exhibits and interpretations at Historic Jamestowne
  
• Yorktown Battlefield fields and fortifications

When everyone has experienced enough living history, you can head for Busch Gardens Williamsburg for a day of thrills and chills on more than 50 rides or cool off at Virginia's largest water park, Water Country USA. Another popular Williamsburg family destination is Great Wolf Lodge, a full-service, year-round resort, which features a 79,000 square-foot indoor entertainment area including a grand scale water park, arcade and more.

For those who like to shop on vacation, the award-winning Prime Outlets Mall offers great outlet shopping at more than 90 major brand name stores. There are also several good gift shops in and around Colonial Williamsburg, where you can find unique period replica items as well as regional arts and crafts.

Additional Articles and Resources:
Historic Triangle Attractions and Visitor Information
Photo Tour of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Hotels
Compare Prices for Williamsburg Hotels
Williamsburg Prime Outlets
Tips for Visiting Williamsburg from About.com's Guide to Travel with Kids
Information about Busch Gardens from About.com's Guide to Theme Parks