Living History and Fun for the Whole Family
Located in Coastal Virginia between the James and York rivers, Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg together are named the Historic Triangle for their historical significance and close proximity.
The area includes five historic attractions. Explore the first English settlement at Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne, experience the site of the final battle of the Revolutionary War at Yorktown Battlefield and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and trace the founding of a new nation in Colonial Williamsburg.
The sites are easy to visit when traveling along the scenic Colonial Parkway, and many offer discounted tickets and packages when you visit more than one.
Historic Triangle Experiences
Small Town Love: The Top Things to Do in Yorktown
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Eight Scenic Drives for Virginia History
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Unearthing Virginia's History at 7 Significant Historic Sites
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8 Colonial History Towns in Virginia
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A Perfect Pairing: Experiencing Virginia Wine & History
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Your Guide to Exploring Virginia’s History by Train
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Nearby Family Fun
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
- One Busch Gardens Boulevard
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Riverwalk Landing
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Great Wolf Lodge - Williamsburg
- 549 E. Rochambeau Drive
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Water Country USA
- 176 Water Country Pkwy
Whether on summer break or a family vacation, there are gallons of things to do at Water Country USA, Virginia's largest water…
Colonial Parkway / Colonial National Historical Park
- Yorktown Battlefield
The Colonial Parkway is a 23-mile scenic drive connecting the historic sites of Historic Jamestowne, Colonial Williamsburg, and…
Merchants Square
- 134 N Henry St.
Located adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, Merchants Square is an 18th-century style retail village with over 40…