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Visit Williamsburg, Virginia, the Colonial Capital

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Enjoy Colonial American History with a Visit to Williamsburg

Williamsburg offers a look back into Colonial America. The former capital of Virginia was home to the Jamestown settlement and is where Thomas Jefferson attended William & Mary, the second oldest university in the U.S. The city attracts visitors with its connection to the past and for a unique look into the past at Colonial Williamsburg, a large living history museum where you can interact with people portraying historic figures. More than that, though, as you can go shopping in Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square and have a thrilling adventure at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Williamsburg, Virginia

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