Have you ever thought of having an active role in a witch trial?  How about participating in a political demonstration? 

 If you’re a history enthusiast and you love to shop, dine on great food and immerse yourself in unique experiences, then pack your bags for Colonial Williamsburg.  You’ll have the opportunity to travel back a few centuries without needing a time machine.  

Consider Colonial Williamsburg in the heart of Virginia for your next getaway.  In this charming town, the 18th century has been recreated for everyone to see.  With guides in period costumes you’ll have the chance to witness the beginning of a great nation while reliving important events that occurred over 200 years ago. 

Begin your tour down the avenues dotted with homes boasting magnificent architectural style.  Join the marching band and chances are you might run into Thomas Jefferson along the way.  Have a chat with him and find out what was in the mind of those who spirited the American Revolution. 

Visit the interesting exhibits at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum showcasing three centuries of weapons and works of art.  Or stop in at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, displaying the talent of colonial as well as modern artists.

When you’re choosing accommodations, opt for any of the hotels, historic mansions or bed and breakfasts in the city.  The Williamsburg Inn, for instance, with its opulence and majestic presence, is said to be among the most picturesque in the world.  But if you prefer the budget friendly options, the Governor’s Inn is ideal.                 

Dine in old-fashioned taverns where ancient recipes and traditions are kept alive.  Savor succulent seafood at Christiana Campbell’s for example one of the favorites of George Washington. 

Why not shop for items that hold a special meaning.  Purchase reproductions of jewels, exquisite antiques, beautiful handicrafts and even petticoats and gowns that represent the fashion of a bygone era.

And if you want to spend the day relaxing with a round of golf, head out to the Golden Horseshoe, one of the top in the nation.  Or spend the day getting pampered with Native American beauty and health rituals at the Spa of Colonial Williamsburg. 

In this vacation, you’ll nourish your spirit and your mind.