Featured getaway: Williamsburg, Virginia
At Colonial Williamsburg visitors lend a hand as historic trade carpenters reconstruct eight outbuildings that comprise Randolph "urban plantation." Photo courtesy of Williamsburg Area CVB.
While history buffs from around the world have long made Williamsburg, with its many venerable sites, a much visited destination, the city boasts a range of attractions for visitors of all ages and interests. Relive the past at Colonial Williamsburg, the largest outdoor living history museum in the United States, with almost 500 public buildings, homes, stores and taverns meticulously restored to 18th-century glory. Ask a blacksmith, dressed in period costume, about his trade or learn good manners from a school-age George Washington. For thrills, head to Water Country USA or to Busch Gardens, renowned for award-winning roller coasters like the Alpengeist and Apollo's Chariot. After a good dose of history and hair-raising rides, do some wine-tasting or pop into Shields Tavern for a pint and authentic 1700s fare, then settle in at a Colonial period inn or a modern hotel. A weekend in Williamsburg is sure to impress the whole family.
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From its iconic monuments and buildings to its historic neighbourhoods and free museums, the capital of the United States offers so many interesting attractions, it's hard to know where to begin. Consider a tour of the White House Visitor's Center, a wealth of information about one of the most powerful symbols of American history and politics. From there you can make your way to a number of moving tributes, including the Vietnam War Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Washington DC is especially known for its museums. From the Holocaust to the history of space exploration and from dinosaurs to international spies, there's a museum for almost every area of interest, with many offering free admission. Great shopping, restaurants and Colonial architecture can be found in Georgetown. And The Mall, a slice of greenery in the centre of town surrounded by the buildings of the Smithsonian, is the perfect place to grab a hot dog, relax and take in the sights and sounds of this lively city.
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