Being a historical buff, thanks Dad, this is a MUST See!~ The employees take it to the next level…read moreof education, which can be seen throughout the location! This includes amazing, informative presentations and exhibits! ~ You can tell that the employee's love is what they do with speaking to them and watching them present to the public, the history. Don't miss this exceptional place during your visit to Jamestown, VA!!!![Especially around the Native American artifacts and presentation!!!]

I'm glad we decided to visit Historic Jamestowne because the NPS staff inspired my husband to…read morefinally get his veteran ID and claim his free America the Beautiful Lifetime Pass. Something a bit unusual here is that part of the site is managed by the National Park Service (Colonial National Historical Park) and part of it is managed by Preservation Virginia (Jamestown Rediscovery), a private non-profit. Everyone needs the NPS ticket (or NPS pass) and people can also add on the additional ticket to tour the Preservation Virginia space. You can buy them together or wait until you reach the PV entrance to decide. There are also Historic Triangle and other bundle tickets so that's worth looking into if everyone in the group is old enough to truly enjoy the historic sites (or young enough to just sleep through them). We were traveling with a 1.5 year old and it was very hot/humid when we were there so we decided to stick to the part fully covered by the America the Beautiful Pass. The little guy seems to like (or not mind?) the heat and humidity but it's hard to know when he'll get fussy or determined to explore/touch something he shouldn't so we currently try to stick to free and low cost places which we won't mind leaving suddenly. We enjoyed the indoor museum in the visitor center and the little guy loved the boardwalk outside. Once we reached the big monument he just wanted to walk circles around it so we eventually put him back in the stroller until it was time to hit the boardwalk again. The walk felt like a walk in the park so I think the visitor center museum was a great addition.

The largest living museum in the world is Colonial Williamsburg. Original 18th century homes and…read morebuildings (and many reconstructed) line blocks and blocks. There are taverns, a blacksmith, the governor's mansion, and more. With the tours and performances, you can spend the entire day here. You do need a ticket to go inside most of the buildings with the exception of the Bray School and a few others. However, it is free to wander through!

Walking around we came across this & figured why not check it out…read more U can grab tickets through their official site which is easier for the tours inside the building. This was nice, Informative it was a decent way to spend some time learning & checking out the history of this place.

Great local winery with plenty of seating, wine to choose from, and friendly service! On a weekday,…read moreit is pretty quiet and on weekends it gets pretty busy. There is seating outdoors, and plenty of space! You'll likely be met at the door by a friendly greeter - Nancy is amazing and helpful! Hopefully this winery gets a full food menu back, it's the only reason I took off a star!

We stopped by the winery today on the way home from the beach. Love the new upgrades they've done…read moreto the tasting room! We had not been in to the winery in a while and were disappointed to find out they no longer do their Norton wine. The woman who helped us gave us some samples of their other wines, similar to our tastes. We ended up with a bottle of Petit Perdot and a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy out on their covered patio. Lovely visit!

Amber Ox Public House was absolutely exceptional. From the first bite to the last, everything we…read moreordered was beautifully prepared and genuinely memorable. We started by sharing the octopus appetizer, and it was phenomenal -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and an incredible way to begin the meal. Carlos had the red snapper, which was outstanding, and I had the beet salad, which was every bit as impressive. Every ingredient felt thoughtfully chosen, and every dish was executed beautifully. There wasn't a single thing on the table that wasn't exquisite. This is the kind of restaurant where you find yourself talking about the food long after the meal is over. Amber Ox Public House is an absolute gem. Wonderful food, beautiful execution, and a meal we would happily come back for again and again. Highly recommend!

Went here tonight for dinner and was really impressed with our meals. We started with the…read morestrawberry gazpacho, which my wife loved. I didn't try it. For entrees, we had the bone-in pork and the cavatelli, and both were excellent. The pork was probably one of the top five I've ever had -- cooked perfectly, with a great sauce on top and really good grits. My wife had a gin, egg white, raspberry, and prosecco drink. It tasted mostly like prosecco, so we weren't quite as impressed with the cocktail as we thought we'd be. One little tiff: there was no one sitting on the outside patio, so we asked if we could have the shaded table. They said no because of the staffing setup. About halfway through our meal, one couple came and sat at the larger table we weren't allowed to use, then decided they didn't want to sit there and went inside. Not really sure what the big deal was with that table versus the one next to it where we were seated on an otherwise empty patio. But all in all, it was a great meal and we would definitely go again!

What a lovely historic place. We stopped in to walk around and we're pleasantly surprised the bar…read morearea was opened for lunch. My SIL ordered the sliders for us to share. It wasn't something I would have ordered myself but I'm so glad we tried them. They were full of flavor, cooked perfectly on pretzel buns with crisp fries. The chocolate Martinis were also delicious I'd highly recommend stopping in.

Friendly staff but for the money, go to The Cavalier in Virginia Beach or The Jefferson in…read moreRichmond. This place is worn down and is in desperate need of investment to refurbish it. Walking in you're met with lovely antique furniture and a friendly staff. Check in is smooth but nothing special. The room is nice on the surface but is showing years of use and no updating. The broken ac with a very noisy mobile ac unit was the nail in the coffin. This isn't luxury. For the cost per night I expected a little more. Wish I had just gone to The Cavalier and had a true luxury experience. The hotel is pretty empty and I know now why that is the case.

We loved this B&B! We stayed in the Juniper room, and it was so cozy, spacious, and a true gem. The…read morelocation is perfect, in the heart of Williamsburg. The parking was easy, the owner even helped me take up the luggage. The breakfast was fantastic, the living room was cozy, and our room was spotless. The owners were so friendly, knowledgeable about the history and the area, and gave us great recommendations.

My wife and I recently joined my son and his family for a few days in Williamsburg to celebrate my…read moregranddaughter's 7th birthday. We stayed at The Cedars of Williamsburg Bed and Breakfast. This was a terrific choice. We stayed in the John Rolfe room, which was a second-floor room with a king bed. Every room has a private bath, but we found that this room, original to the home, had a slightly larger bath than some of the others. The owner and host at breakfast was a terrific guy with a great sense of humor, broad knowledge, and a wealth of information about what to do and where to eat in the area. The breakfast was very good and each day featured coffee and orange juice along with healthy selections from the gardens. One day, we had scrambled eggs, ham, and fruit. Another breakfast featured a spinach quiche with home fries and fruit. One small word of caution. If you are a hearty breakfast eater who enjoys bagels, toast, and pancakes in large quantities and intends to skip lunch and have dinner around 6:30 pm, rethink that plan. You will have to stop for lunch or, at the very least, plan to have snacks with you. In fact, the breakfast area had a supply of chocolates and snacks, such as corn chips, popcorn, and potato chips, to take along. The location, right on Jamestown Road across from the College of William and Mary, was only 1/2 mile from Colonial Williamsburg and 5 miles from the Jamestown Settlement and Archaeological Site. Even with a 7-year-old and two seniors, it was an easy walk to Colonial Williamsburg and a short drive to just about any restaurant you would like, from fast food to a variety of cuisines like Chinese, Mexican, and Italian. I have no reservations in recommending this bed-and-breakfast.

I always have a great time at Food For Thought. Whenever we visit, it's usually with a big family…read moregroup, and this time we had eleven people. The staff is consistently gracious and accommodating, which really sets them apart from other restaurants that seem to dread large parties. Even on a busy Friday night, we were seated in under thirty minutes. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and handled multiple tables with ease. He stayed on top of our orders and refills, and he took allergies seriously, checking with the kitchen to make sure certain dishes were safe. That level of care is always appreciated. As always, the food was excellent. I usually go for the crabcakes, but this time I tried the special, a crowned salmon, and it was so tasty. They truly do seafood well here, and the portions are always hearty. Every experience here is consistently great. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the manager even stopped by our table to check in, which was a nice touch. I always recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Williamsburg.

I was impressed with FFT overall. Liked the theme of thought provoking sayings…read more Really enjoyed the drinks my wife and I had (Old Fashioned and a Margarita). Bread bowl was fresh and tasty. (cornbread and sweetroll). My baby back ribs were fall of the bone delicious. My wife enjoyed the chicken dish as well. It was busy and bit close seating. Waitress was attentive and friendly/helpful.

What a great museum! First of all, it's completely free. Attached to another museum, the entire…read morebuilding is two floors of art, artifacts, and interactive exhibits. Each gallery has signs that explain each exhibit as well as the work it takes to preserve history. It's a very diverse selection so there's something for anyone. Inside are a cafe and gift shop too!

Museums are one of those things that are not everyone's cup of tea as they say, me personally I can…read moreenjoy them as long as they are interesting, this is one of those that overall is pretty interesting. So much to see it is very educational, a lot of unique art this was a nice visit.

Outside food and service. Loved the soft decor too. Have the beef tenderloin- incredible! Old…read morefashioned was both generous and delicious. Hot bread with soft butter a little touch appreciated. Our waiter Keith was one of the best we've ever had. As a former restaurant trainer that is high praise.

This was a highlight of our Williamsburg trip!…read more I made a reservation about a month out and I'm glad I did. It was so busy when we showed up. They asked us if we wanted to wait for a few minutes at the bar while they prepared our table so we ordered a couple of drinks. As soon as we ordered they came to get us. No big deal, we just paid and took our drinks with us. We were sat toward the front of the restaurant, which gave us the perfect people-watching position. Our server stopped by to greet us and said she'd be back. Waters and bread were delivered and she oriented us to the menu. We made our selections of salmon for my husband and short ribs with a side of squash. Everything was delicious. We were happy with our selections and so full when we left. I appreciate that the short ribs are boneless and tender and had the perfect seasoning. I'd eat that dish again anytime!

I came to Williamsburg looking for a GOOD steak... and somehow ended up at a smokehouse--and I'm…read moreactually glad I did! Rocco's Smokehouse kept popping up when we searched for places to eat, so we decided to give it a shot. We weren't really in the mood for barbecue, and they only had ONE steak option, but the menu looked so interesting that we figured, why not? There was about a 15-20 minute wait, which immediately had me thinking, "Okayyy, maybe we made the right choice!" The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and had a great vibe. IMPORTANT: Navigation took us to the wrong location, so pay close attention to the Yelp directions. Rocco's is currently operating from a temporary location. Once we were seated, our waiter was right over to take our drink order. First things first--the sweet tea is MAGNIFICENT! And let me tell you what you NEED to order: Smoked barbecue wings -- MUST ORDER -- absolutely get it! Rocco actually brought it to our table and warned us that we would be hooked and he was right! I originally wanted the lump crab cakes, but I didn't see anyone else ordering them, so I took my waiter's recommendation and went with the brisket quesadillas. GREAT decision! They were juicy, flavorful, and downright scrumptious. My partner ordered Platter #3, which came with ribs, a quarter chicken, and pork barbecue. The chicken was his favorite--he could not stop talking about it! You could really taste that smoky flavor in the meat. The macaroni and cheese was pretty good too. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by Rocco's. We went in craving steak and left talking about smoked wings, chicken, brisket, and barbecue! Would I go back? Absolutely! And next time, those crab cakes are getting ordered! #WilliamsburgVA #WilliamsburgEats #VirginiaFoodie #RoccosSmokehouse #Foodie #YelpEats #BBQ #FoodReview #VirginiaRestaurants

First night in Williamsburg we were tired from the drive and just wanted something quick and easy…read more Rocco's caught our eye, and let's be honest... who doesn't love some bbq? First impression NOISY. This place is loud. High ceilings and open dining area makes the voices reverberate throughout the woke restaurant. The BBQ was ok, chicken dried out and the pork only average. Their sauce was the perfect blend of sweet with just the right about of spice. The place was clean and the service was decent. Not a bad bbq place but definitely has room for improvement.