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You can find entire sections in the library dedicated to preserving the history of the American Revolution. But in Williamsburg, Virginia, you’ll find an entire city that actually brings those books to life every day.

Colonial Williamsburg is the world’s largest living museum, documenting the American Revolution. Explore and experience 35 exhibition sites, 16 colonial trade shops, and 15 site tours. You can even participate in daily live performances that capture and recount famous events leading up to the Revolution.

Colonial Williamsburg features dozens of restored homes and buildings ranging from quaint taverns and inns to government buildings. Throughout the colonial area, you’ll find buildings reconstructed to the smallest details.

Combining with nearby Jamestown and Yorktown to form the “Historic Triangle,” the historic Williamsburg area features more than 500 original and carefully reconstructed public buildings, 40 exhibit buildings, private homes, quaint inns and taverns, shops and 90 acres of public parks and gardens. 

History aside, Williamsburg is also home to Busch Gardens, regularly voted the world’s “most beautiful theme park.”  You’ll also find a refreshing water park, fabulous shopping and dining, outstanding golf courses and a variety of unique entertainment venues that help make Williamsburg the ideal vacation spot for every member of the family.

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg is ready to officially open for the 2010 season on March 26. Visitors will be greeted with not one but two all new original attractions with a definitive European flair.

Now you can fly away with Europe in the Air, an innovative high-tech simulator ride that rockets you past the continent’s most famous sights-from Stonehenge to the Eiffel Tower, over the Alps and on to the Roman Coliseum. After that adventure, you can dive into a brand new live show set  in Ireland where you can join in a fun-filled celebration of Irish dance, music, songs and storytelling.

The two new attractions provide a special glimpse of Europe and the ancient culture of Ireland. Of course, you’ll also continue to enjoy the many other thrill rides, attractions, shows and special events at Busch Gardens theme park.

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Many popular winter vacation destinations grow cold and empty during the winter months. But in Williamsburg, VA winter is just another opportunity to learn how Colonial America coped and thrived.

Of course, history also lives year-round and there’s no better place to learn about the beginnings of America than in Williamsburg where you’ll find authentic representations of colonial times throughout a wide variety of exhibits and live performances.

Colonial Williamsburg’s historic area offers a glimpse at life in the 18^th century. From exhibits, historical buildings and museums to historical re-creations of actual events, history is sure to come to life for the entire family.

Nearby Jamestown Settlement provides an equally intriguing historical perspective including replicas of the three ships that sailed to Virginia from England in 1607.

Also nearby, you’ll find the Yorktown Victory Center, another living history museum that features interactive exhibits ranging from continental army encampments and wound treatment centers to food preparation exhibits.

You can visit www.historicWilliamsburgUSA.com for details on Williamsburg discount vacation packages and discount Williamsburg accommodations and tickets.

Relive America’s colonial history beginning in Jamestown and ending in Yorktown. Today at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center experience engaging exhibits and dramatic living history. Visit Colonial Williamsburg, the restored 18th century colonial capital, and experience Virginia’s Historic Triangle with our Williamsburg vacation package starting from $99.