Williamsburg Virginia By Train

  • Williamsburg Virginia By Train

As seasoned Virginia travelers know, Williamsburg offers a host of cultural and recreational activities and events. Its worldwide renown, however, comes from the unique opportunity to experience an in-depth recreation of early American history. You’ll love diving into the “Colonial Capital” of Virginia. Of course, even the most enthusiastic history buffs tend to appreciate the conveniences of modern travel. Amtrak trains offer complimentary Wi-Fi service and in-seat outlets to support all your pre-trip reading and post-trip photo-sharing. There are no middle seats to navigate – you can just sit back and relax in wide, comfortable reclining seats with plenty of legroom. And, the café car has sandwiches, salads, snacks and hot and cold beverages available for purchase. Most of the major historic sites are within 7 miles of the Transportation Center

Williamsburg Virginia Governors Palace

Colonial Williamsburg

Take a stroll down Duke of Gloucester Street and get a “live” look at the 18th century. In Colonial Williamsburg you can see, touch, taste and even smell key elements of our nation’s history in live demonstrations, restaurants and shops.

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Williamsburg Virginia Jamestown Settlement

Jamestown

Travel back to 1607 at Jamestown Settlement to meet English colonists and Native Americans of the region. With life-size re-creations of the colonists’ fort and ships, as well as a Powhatan village, you can enjoy truly hands-on exploration. Distance from train 6.2 Miles

 

Williamsburg Virginia College Of William and Mary

College of William & Mary

Founded in 1693, the College of William and Mary enjoys a rich legacy all its own. Its Sir Christopher Wren Building, completed in 1700, is the oldest college building still in use in the U.S. Open to visitors, “Wren” is a great place to begin a campus walk.

Powhatan Creek Trail

Williamsburg Virginia Powhatan Creek Trail

 

 

In western Williamsburg, the Powhatan Creek Trail stretches 2 miles from the historical Jamestown Settlement attraction to Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School. It begins near the one mile marker on the Greensprings portion of the Virginia Capital Trail, which will one day stretch 50 miles from Williamsburg to the state’s capital in Richmond.

The trail first takes you straight across a large field and then winds around a housing development. As you near the creek, the trail becomes more diverse with changes in elevation and a more natural setting. As you make your way through the wooded area you will cross wooden bridges and follow the creek. As you leave the creek area, you will ascend toward the trail end at the school and a water treatment facility. There it connects you to other neighborhoods.

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