Colonial Williamsburg is part of the TPOL Won’t Visit All 50 States And That’s OK Trip Report.
When I first started this trip report, it was to consolidate random US travels into one place. At the same time it was to highlight that like my global travels, I have no fixation with visiting every state in the US. Going to Colonial Williamsburg has not inspired me to go to South Dakota, but it’s not completely off the table anymore. Williamsburg was the capital of Colonial Virginia, the first major English settlement. Walking through Colonial Williamsburg brings back memories of grade school history class.
Going from history to modern-day, I could see myself living in Williamsburg seasonally and penning many books while I was there (visit AlexanderTheAuthor.com). I already played at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and found two great bars and a French bistro for breakfast. What’s not to love?
Green Leaf Cafe
TPOL loves Negroni (see Hotel Luci di la Muntagna: My Other Hotel in Porto Cervo; Negroni! Social Drinking in Milan). Head to the Green Leaf Cafe for a Japanese twist on a British classic.
TPOL’s TIP: Greenleaf is located at 765 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Blue Talon Bistro
The French breakfast was not my favorite but the espresso and Blood Mary certainly helped convince me that I should skip the conference for golf.
TPOL’s TIP: Blue Talon Bistro is located at 420 Prince George St, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
So this is what it feels like to play golf without Puerto Rico’s humidity? The course was beautiful (see Work Conference? Play Golf in Williamsburg Instead).
TPOL’s TIP: The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club is located at 310 S England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Overall
If you visit Williamsburg, you will want to move there too. Before you pack your pipe, you should know that the real estate has gone up a bit since the colonists (see Fairfield Inn Williamsburg, VA: Affordability in an Expensive Town). The quaint lifestyle comes at a price.
Absolutely love Williamsburg. Have stayed at both the Williamsburg Inn and Lodge at different times. Actually took our honeymoon there years ago. Love that the Lodge is part of Marriott Bonvoy.
Nice.
Well, I did live in Williamsburg for three years in my mid twenties.
Everything that makes it charming for a visit is nice for three years, but it only takes a couple of months to realize that you are in a bit of a tourist town, which is not fun for the youngster I was then.
I do like going back, although it has changed significantly.
I could see that. Maybe I can be a visiting professor at the law school.