Comments on: A Williamsburg Christmas http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/a-williamsburg-christmas/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Fred http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/a-williamsburg-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-58779 Fred Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:14:50 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2937#comment-58779 Michelle and others, If you are military or retired military you can stay at this Mil FAMCAMP. I liked it pretty well. It is small and friendly and right on the edge of a fishing lake. Nice and quiet, big pine shade trees, concrete pads and plenty of wildlife. The cost is $15-$18 per day. It is only 6 miles away and from on base take entry road Sandra Ave/Perriman Road to the Colonial National Historic Parkway west and go under I-64 straight into W'burg. 1088 Sandra Avenue. (Base road) Cheatham Annex Recreation Cabins and RV Park on the U.S. Naval Weapons Station just across from Interstate 64. Fred Michelle and others,

If you are military or retired military you can stay at this Mil FAMCAMP. I liked it pretty well. It is small and friendly and right on the edge of a fishing lake. Nice and quiet, big pine shade trees, concrete pads and plenty of wildlife.

The cost is $15-$18 per day. It is only 6 miles away and from on base take entry road Sandra Ave/Perriman Road to the Colonial National Historic Parkway west and go under I-64 straight into W’burg.

1088 Sandra Avenue. (Base road)
Cheatham Annex Recreation Cabins and RV Park on the U.S. Naval Weapons Station just across from Interstate 64.

Fred

]]> By: Bob Difley http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/a-williamsburg-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-58764 Bob Difley Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:16:09 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2937#comment-58764 Michelle - Anvil Campground I think stays open all year and has reduced winter rates. www.anvilcampground.com or 1-800-633-4442. During the summer they run a shuttle between attractions, though I don't know if they do in winter. Bob Michelle – Anvil Campground I think stays open all year and has reduced winter rates. http://www.anvilcampground.com or 1-800-633-4442. During the summer they run a shuttle between attractions, though I don’t know if they do in winter. Bob

]]> By: Bob Difley http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/a-williamsburg-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-58760 Bob Difley Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:00:02 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2937#comment-58760 Fred - Being born and raised in Lancaster, PA, I too remember going there with my parents. I hadn't been back in 30 or more years until Lynn and I took the trip. We had a great time, as it is a good destination for adults and children. Since I was writing an article on W-burg at the time I was also able to go behind the scenes and see some of how it is run and the painstaking efforts they take to make the history accurate. Bob Fred – Being born and raised in Lancaster, PA, I too remember going there with my parents. I hadn’t been back in 30 or more years until Lynn and I took the trip. We had a great time, as it is a good destination for adults and children. Since I was writing an article on W-burg at the time I was also able to go behind the scenes and see some of how it is run and the painstaking efforts they take to make the history accurate. Bob

]]> By: Michelle http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/a-williamsburg-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-58741 Michelle Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:25:39 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2937#comment-58741 Hi Bob, What campground do you recommend during this time of the year? We normally go up around Halloween for "Hallow-Scream" at Busch Gardens (beautiful), and all the great shows at Colonial Williamsburg like "Cry Witch" and "Crime and Punishment" as well as the Cherokee Nation visiting(really cool!). Are there nice campgrounds that stay open year-round and are close to Colonial Williamsburg? We would love to visit during Christmas time. Michelle Hi Bob,
What campground do you recommend during this time of the year? We normally go up around Halloween for “Hallow-Scream” at Busch Gardens (beautiful), and all the great shows at Colonial Williamsburg like “Cry Witch” and “Crime and Punishment” as well as the Cherokee Nation visiting(really cool!). Are there nice campgrounds that stay open year-round and are close to Colonial Williamsburg? We would love to visit during Christmas time.
Michelle

]]> By: Fred http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/a-williamsburg-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-58734 Fred Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:26:05 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2937#comment-58734 Bob, your article brought a small tear to my eyes. The history Williamsburg depicts is a wonderful experience for the little ones. I have been there several times over the years, starting when I was a little one from the nearby state of Maryland. I have very fond memories from that time. My folks took us kids there twice - once in the summer and once during Christmas vacation. When driving back home from that Christmas visit, my dad stopped at a forested area and cut our Christmas tree. It was so neat having that tree tied to the top of our 1936 Ford with the branches hanging over and anticipating the decorating of it for the upcoming Christmas Eve. Fred Bob, your article brought a small tear to my eyes.

The history Williamsburg depicts is a wonderful experience for the little ones. I have been there several times over the years, starting when I was a little one from the nearby state of Maryland. I have very fond memories from that time.

My folks took us kids there twice – once in the summer and once during Christmas vacation. When driving back home from that Christmas visit, my dad stopped at a forested area and cut our Christmas tree. It was so neat having that tree tied to the top of our 1936 Ford with the branches hanging over and anticipating the decorating of it for the upcoming Christmas Eve.

Fred

]]> By: Bob Difley http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/a-williamsburg-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-58643 Bob Difley Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:39:29 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2937#comment-58643 Thanks Jim for the additional getting-around information. When my wife and I visited, we intended to spend a day there. Ended up being five days. And we loved every minute of it, though our feet complained a bit. This is a very historic area, including not only Carter's Grove, but also Jamestown, site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, and Yorktown, site of a decisive battle in the Revolutionary War. Thanks Jim for the additional getting-around information. When my wife and I visited, we intended to spend a day there. Ended up being five days. And we loved every minute of it, though our feet complained a bit.
This is a very historic area, including not only Carter’s Grove, but also Jamestown, site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, and Yorktown, site of a decisive battle in the Revolutionary War.

]]> By: Jim Burnett http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/a-williamsburg-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-58634 Jim Burnett Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:05:45 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2937#comment-58634 This really is a delightful time to visit Williamsburg. If at all possible, go on a weekday, when the area is not as busy. The holiday decorations add a nice touch. Find a place to park and ride the free shuttle bus that runs around the perimeter of the historic area (you'll need to have purchased a "pass" to visit the historic area and ride the shuttle.) You can get on and off the shuttle near places of interest, and save your feet. This is a big area, and you'll be glad you did. An outlying site that you will need to drive to is Carters Grove. It's restored to the early 1900's instead of the Colonial period, but well worth the time. This really is a delightful time to visit Williamsburg. If at all possible, go on a weekday, when the area is not as busy. The holiday decorations add a nice touch.

Find a place to park and ride the free shuttle bus that runs around the perimeter of the historic area (you’ll need to have purchased a “pass” to visit the historic area and ride the shuttle.) You can get on and off the shuttle near places of interest, and save your feet. This is a big area, and you’ll be glad you did.

An outlying site that you will need to drive to is Carters Grove. It’s restored to the early 1900’s instead of the Colonial period, but well worth the time.

]]> By: Rhea http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/a-williamsburg-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-58591 Rhea Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:20:55 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2937#comment-58591 Colonial Williamsburg is one of my favorite places. I've visited in the spring and summer but never during the winter holidays. I must do that one day. Colonial Williamsburg is one of my favorite places. I’ve visited in the spring and summer but never during the winter holidays. I must do that one day.

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