I know, I know, it's right around the corner but if I can't spend a day at one of our very own most famous tourist attractions what's a girl to do. With the past few days drenched with rain and flash flooding it was a welcome site to see the sun, even it if was accompanied with sweltering humidity. I had a free Saturday afternoon after spending a couple of hours at my grand nephew's younth foot ball game so I decided to continue on the drive and head to Williamsburg. My sister
and I hadn't been here in a bit so it was going to be fun. And I was hungry and had a taste for something that I knew I wasn't going to get in Newport News. I'm not sure what it was. I'm thinking a change in scenery. Colonial Williamsburg has always been a cool place to walk around. Not only can you find a plethera of shops with period toys and clothing there are also great eateries, candy and ice cream shops. We decided to grab salads and a drink at the Cheese Shop. They also have sandwiches and all sorts of other things, from cheeses to relish.
If you're looking for a great bottle of wine this is the place to go. The last time I was here I found a wonderfully pleasing blackberry merlot in the basement wine cellar. Dessert consisted of deligthfully light molasses cookies with a hint of clove. Yum, always my favorite. When traveling to Colonial Williamsburg you can do one of two things, you can foot walk it and just take in the sights or you can pay for passes and visit the inside of several of the establishments like the Govenor's Mansion. My sister and I decided to walk around. Also, if you come early enough you can catch a house and carrage ride or if you perfer later in the evening make sure you partake in a walking ghost tour. You never know what or who you might see.
From the famous Trellis Restaurant where you must taste the decadent Death by Chocolate cake to the Bruton Parish Church which is the one of the oldest Episcoal churchs in America there is something for everyone.
And yes, they even have a historic cemetary dating back to the 1700s. Many of the buildings are original while some had to be rebuilt due to structural degrade. However, most of the rebuilt ones were re-erected on the original site. I even stopped by and had a chat with Ben Franklin. I'm not sure what he was writing and he wouldn't tell me. Bet it was a love letter.
Colonial Williamsburg is a great piece of American history. And for a special treat, make sure you come back during the Christmas season when it's really dolled up for the holidays. Now that's a treat. Until next time, forget the dishes and travel along with me.
and I hadn't been here in a bit so it was going to be fun. And I was hungry and had a taste for something that I knew I wasn't going to get in Newport News. I'm not sure what it was. I'm thinking a change in scenery. Colonial Williamsburg has always been a cool place to walk around. Not only can you find a plethera of shops with period toys and clothing there are also great eateries, candy and ice cream shops. We decided to grab salads and a drink at the Cheese Shop. They also have sandwiches and all sorts of other things, from cheeses to relish. 
If you're looking for a great bottle of wine this is the place to go. The last time I was here I found a wonderfully pleasing blackberry merlot in the basement wine cellar. Dessert consisted of deligthfully light molasses cookies with a hint of clove. Yum, always my favorite. When traveling to Colonial Williamsburg you can do one of two things, you can foot walk it and just take in the sights or you can pay for passes and visit the inside of several of the establishments like the Govenor's Mansion. My sister and I decided to walk around. Also, if you come early enough you can catch a house and carrage ride or if you perfer later in the evening make sure you partake in a walking ghost tour. You never know what or who you might see. 
From the famous Trellis Restaurant where you must taste the decadent Death by Chocolate cake to the Bruton Parish Church which is the one of the oldest Episcoal churchs in America there is something for everyone.
And yes, they even have a historic cemetary dating back to the 1700s. Many of the buildings are original while some had to be rebuilt due to structural degrade. However, most of the rebuilt ones were re-erected on the original site. I even stopped by and had a chat with Ben Franklin. I'm not sure what he was writing and he wouldn't tell me. Bet it was a love letter. 
Colonial Williamsburg is a great piece of American history. And for a special treat, make sure you come back during the Christmas season when it's really dolled up for the holidays. Now that's a treat. Until next time, forget the dishes and travel along with me. 
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