Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg – An Inviting Williamsburg Hotel

Colonial Williamsburg ranks among the top family destinations in the United States at any time of year, but during the holiday season it becomes all the more magnificent.

Refresher Course: Colonial Williamsburg is the official name of the historic district of Williamsburg, Virginia, once the capital of Virginia and some would argue all American democracy as we know it. Big wigs (literally) that chummed it up around Williamsburg include Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, James Monroe, James Madison and many others. Today it’s home to numerous historical attractions and interpretive recreations based on what we know of Colonial life. That’s right, this is one of the places where people dress up like they’re from the 1700s and run you around town. Fascinating history, intriguing people, a warm sense of humor – we love everything about it!

Come December, we start to love it even more. From now through the end of the year, Colonial Williamsburg is flush with holiday celebrations old and new. Take a walking tour down storied streets as the vivid yuletide colors of thousands of Christmas decorations dot every building and lamppost and a guide regales you with the history of some of the most American Christmas traditions that started in that very town. Stop by Raleigh Tavern for a glimpse at a Colonial Christmas celebration. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations from the 18^th century. Do it all, or simply embrace the season with a nostalgic holiday feast.

You’ll find plenty more, and most events are offered either free or at inexpensive, family-friendly prices.

For Williamsburg hotels, we like the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg Hotel at Fort Magruder. It’s got free parking, allows pets and they’re running a pretty cool Gas Card package right now that is actually geared towards families, which is great if you want to get out to see other historic destinations like Yorktown and Jamestown.

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