The city of Williamsburg, Va.,offers heaps more than its popular tourist attractions (Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens amusement park, Water Country USA water park) and visiting the tidewater town does not have to break the bank.
Visit Williamsburg´s Premium Outlets to score incredible discounts on normally expensive designer clothing, such as Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Coach and Brooks Brothers, among others. After a few grueling hours of hopping from shop to shop, refuel at one of the restaurants located within the outlet shops like Frankie´s Deli, China Max or Sbarro pizza, all at reasonable prices.
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Awaken your inner history buff with a stroll through Colonial Williamsburg. In Colonial Williamsburg, you can travel back to the times of America´s first settlers where butter was churned by hand and books were read to children by candlelight. Stop by a tavern for an ice-cold lemonade and sugar cookie, or pay for a ticket to enter some of the historically significant buildings. A Historic Triangle Ticket to visit Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown is $29, including shuttle rides between the three historic towns. As you walk through the streets, chat with re-enactors for free and get a taste of what life was like in the colonial days.
After a day exploring the region and reacquainting yourself with America´s history, treat yourself to Virginia ham, colonial game pie and a cold pint at the historic King´s Arms Tavern, where 18th-century statesmen were known to dine.
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