Americas Historic Triangle: Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown And Yorktown

The Historic Triangle pass for 5 consecutive days worked out perfectly for my husband and I while visiting Virginia. We basically spent 2 full days at Colonial Williamsburg, 1 full day at Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestown and the other 3 days at Yorktown as the last day we were there was the Yorktown Day on October 19th which was truly awesome. I recommend you purchase tickets in advance.

Had a great time with excellent stay at Hilton. Beautiful surroundings and great restaurants!

There is so much to do and see in Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorktown! It was a beautiful area and you can spend 2 or 3 full days there if you want to cover everything.

It made touring Williamsburg, Jamestown, & Yorktown seamless & easy!

So glad we found this tour. Our mind is spinning with all the info we found out. We went into this not knowing much. Took my 80 year old aunt. Took in many shows. Great food was easy to find.

Fascinating! Amazing information. LOTS of walking, but we loved it.

We did 3 days, 1 day for each city. We loved it all and the value to the cost was great.

The historic triangle ticket is the best way to have flexibility to see all the attractions over a period of days—and no standing in lines to purchase tickets!

Glad we got the Historic Triangle 5 day pass even though we only used it on 3 days. Great displays, live performance reenactments and history at Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Only negative is the necessity to stand on line to get my passes at the Willamsburg visitor center after having purchased through TripAdvisor. It was explained that the system is not updated and that needs to be done.

As a long time architectural historian and preservation carpenter I've wanted to visit for years. I arrived a couple hours before closing and was warned by the desk person that it did not leave much time for touring. I explained I wanted to see a hand full of original buildings and thought two hours was good enough. He DID NOT tell me that the walk and bus ride into the village took fifteen to twenty five minutes. I arrived on the green and realized that the majority of the buildings were reproductions! Most of the original buildings were closed or are offices. The restoration work completed in the 1950 and 60's is of very high quality with all finish lumber hand planed. The latter reproductions and renovations were not nearly as well executed. Entire rooms of paneling were machine made, uninteresting, looking like they were in a fancy hotel. I would not bother going back.

Excellent tours to help celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. The restored buildings of Colonial Williamsburg make you feel like you are a citizen in that era of what was then the capital of the Virginia Colony. Definitely try the colonial fare at the King's Arms Tavern. Moving on to Jamestown, you get to stand on the recreated ships that carried the settlers to its shores, walk through the recreated fort where they originally lived, and even come to appreciate the living quarters of the indigenous Powhatan tribes. You can really appreciate the cramped conditions and the absolute boredom of 4 months at sea the settlers had to endure, and the hardships and even starvation that took the lives of so many afterwards. Yorktown's Museum of the Revolution featured an in-depth tour of the entire war, and how significant the siege at Yorktown was to ultimate victory for the Americans. Not included in the tour, but definitely worthwhile, is to take the self-driving tour of the nearby actual grounds at Yorktown, sponsored by the National Park Service (separate charge). Standing on the grounds of the British surrender by Cornwallis is the fitting culmination of these entire 3 tours that make up America's Historic Triangle. This 5 day package is the way to go to fully appreciate all they have to offer at a comfortable pace. I did it in 4 and a half days and loved every minute.

Not far from each others, Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, collectively tell the stories of how America became British colony in 1607 (Jamestown), how people lived in the colonial-era (Williamsburg), and how the American defeated the British to have won the revolutionary war in 1781 (Yorktown). The area is very interesting not only for the history but also for its beautiful sceneries along James River and York River. Sunset at James River is stunning. We watched it from Jamestown Beach Event Park in Williamsburg. We also took the Jamestown-Scottland ferry to see sceneries of both sides of the river from the ferry boat and watched the birds flying around the boat. Surprisingly, the 20 minutes ferry ride is free, and the line for getting on the boat was short and quick. All in all, we enjoyed our visit in the area!

Such an awesome exhibit! Very informative but also so fun and felt like an adventure! The entire towns were beautiful beyond words and the people we met were all amazing! Kids and adults in the group were engaged the entire visit!

What I saw and did at the various sites and museums was well presented and thorough. However, I had difficulty getting a clear description of the Triangle Tour, never able to print the voucher even with an agent’s assistance, did not get clear instructions . Somehow I mistakenly understood that we were meeting at the Visitor’s Center, traveling in an air conditioned bus with a guide to the three cities with an included colonial lunch in Jamestown. After two Days of trying to understand, a volunteer set me straight and was able to experience Jamestown and Williamsburg. Because of the wasted time I never was able to see Yorktown. Overall the solo tour was satisfying, very educational and worth the cost. I would recommend it .

The multi day pass allowed us better opportunity to see, and spend more time in all the areas. However, we visited during midweek, so we were disappointed so many buildings were closed, and no outdoor reenactments were held. Overall, it was still wonderful to see, and walk the historic streets and sites.

We went back for three days and still didn’t see everything. During this trip, we visited Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown only. Since it was summer, it was very hot, and some outdoor activities were closed. However, the indoor activities had strong air conditioning, which made a big difference. The historic artifacts and recreations were amazing to see. We especially enjoyed the interactive experiences, such as playing the harpsichord and touching the different types of materials used to make garments in the 1700s. If you visit in the summer, bring cooling towels. We also brought a portable chair and towel for sitting, but we didn’t end up needing them because there were benches throughout the area. I definitely recommend making lunch and dinner reservations ahead of time because the popular restaurants get fully booked. Also, buy your tickets in advance if possible, since the ticket lines were long. Scooters are available to rent for anyone who needs one. Because it was so hot, they handed out water bottles during our visit, which was very appreciated. That may have been a special Fourth of July weekend perk, but it was a nice touch. The live events were spectacular; they had marching soldiers re-enacting 1700 soldiers. They had actors who played key roles like Jefferson reading the Declartions of indepence and Layfayette speaking in a theatre it was wonderful!

Amazing adventure! The people working colonies are so knowledgeable and friendly! We loved the experience. I would recommend it to everyone! Well kept sites, clean, easy to navigate. They had cooling tents since it was hot out.

The tour guide Elizabeth was wonderful. Very informative. Very nice person. She answered people’s questions. I would highly recommend this company Viator.

We were very disappointed with the lack of docents to give information. It’s a huge place and if you have difficulty walking at least 3 miles you will want to rent a scooter and that price was $70 not $55 as indicated on their website.

Colonial Williamsburg is a must, so beautiful. Great history and Characters stayed in the period. Martha Washington was great. There is lots of walking - scooters are avail.

My adult daughter and I are here and enjoying every minute. HISTORY is fun! Learn from the experts who are trying to preserve and educate 🩷

This history-loving grandma loved seeing the grands get excited about learning more about the beginnings of our country. They loved the games, the plays, and even were attentive on the tours. They loved the musket firings and the militia training, even though they got fired at the end! One of our favorite things was the horse drawn carriage ride through town. And the art museum was so cool. I would like to return and spend a whole day there!

Colonial Williamsburg takes you back in time. They dress in historical costume, there are many homes and buildings from back in the distant pass. Alot to see and do. Horse buggy ride, historical buildings, taverns to dine in, so much history. Also did Yorktown and Jamestown which have alot to see as well. Museums, restaurants, good way to see how America came about especially in the 250th anniversary.

Great learning experience for our grandchildren. The adults also learned a lot about our history. While in the area we did Yorktown and Jamestown.

Highlights of the visit to Colonial Williamsburg begin with the wonderful shuttle that goes to many stops in the park and was free with a ticket. After walking 4 hours it was wonderful to catch it to go back to the parking lot. We enjoyed a simple but delicious meal at Chownings Tavern. A new addition since we have been here is the Bray School. Very interesting.

very interactive was here many years ago. for the price it is worth it. there is shuttle you can get from the visitors center.. Even with all the construction on the historic parkway it was easy to get around.

I was amazed at the size of this attraction. You could easily spend a day there. There were many in costume assistants ready to give you historical highlights and assistance. This is a must see attraction if you are in the area.

Pros: There is a lot to see walking around, and it looks beautiful. You can do it in a day or possibly two. We were especially impressed by the Weavers and the Bookbinders, they gave great history and explanations. The Blacksmith was good too. Was not crowded on an October Tuesday. The bus that goes around the outer ring of the town is VERY useful, especially at night. Cons: It seems a bit haphazard what will be open. We found a few shops/buildings that were closed. And the historical experience seemed to vary depending on who was working in a shop. My biggest complaint is that we bought tickets for Jamestown, Yorktown and CW ahead of time online, and still had to wait in a long line at the ticket desk because their systems don't seem to talk to each other. Very annoying. But I'm glad we did it and would recommend to anyone.

We absolutely loved Colonial Williamsburg. I had been here years ago, but this was my husband’s first time, and even with 2½ days, we still felt there was so much we did not see. During the day, we enjoyed tours of the Governor’s Palace, Capital, and Courthouse. The carriage ride, although short, was a lot of fun. Bruton Parish Church, established in 1674, is a must-see. What history! The fife and drum demonstration and the many shops were also great. The costumed interpreters and crafts people are very knowledgeable and add to the historical experience. In some cases, visitors have the opportunity to take on historical roles. For example, when we visited the courthouse, I assumed it would be a basic tour. Not! They encourage visitors to get involved acting out real court cases from the 1700s. When my husband went missing, I only later realized that he had volunteered to be one of the judges, so I volunteered to be Jane Vobe, a tavern owner, who petitioned the court to have my license renewed. We came away with such an appreciation for some of the legal history as a result of our involvement. Perhaps, the most impressive and educational experience we had during our visit was the evening program “Revolutionary Points of View”. Held in the Capitol Building at night by candlelight, visitors are encouraged to engage in the debate as to whether or not to go to war with England. As you sit and listen to the various opinions of others who are portraying actual 18th century individuals who argued the very same way about the prospect of independence in that very room, it really hits home what people during that time were facing and the different views on the prospect of war. My husband said later that the Rev. Points of View Program was what helped him to really understand what was going on historically. We also enjoyed dining at Christiana Campbell’s Tavern and King’s Arms Tavern, both of which had performers playing instruments and singing period music during dinner. After dinner, we walked down the Duke of Gloucester Street which was lit by baskets of burning firewood, and enjoyed the occasional performers singing or costumed reenactors demonstrating their craft. Day or night, there was always something to experience. If you go to Colonial Williamsburg, I suggest spending some time well in advance to decide what are your must-sees and make reservations early, particularly for dinner and any programs you are interested in. If you can, consider staying in one of the accommodations in Colonial Williamsburg for the convenience (not having to deal with parking) and the experience. We would never have had the opportunity to enjoy the evenings otherwise. There are so many other programs, events, and sites to see in Colonial Williamsburg. The above is just a sampling of what we did. To say we loved it is an understatement. Months later, we are still talking about it and can’t wait to visit again.

We came here at the conclusion of our homeschool year studying early modern history (including colonial times) and it was an absolutely wonderful way to be immersed in what we had learned so much about this year!! We loved it. The trades people are great- they are all happy to answer questions. We really liked almost all of them (except a guy at the capitol). FYI - King's Arms Taverns has amazing food! The only negative was that they wouldn't give us the schedule 24 hours in advance. We stopped by the day before our visit specifically to pick up the schedule and circle the things we wanted to go to, but the seasonal schedule was changing that day and they'd only hand out today's schedule... not tomorrow's. We had to stop back by a second time at the end of the day, at which time the guy said "Yes, now they're finally letting me give these out." They need to make it available earlier in the day if someone comes in for it.

Wife and I took a week off for my Birthday and did the Americas Historic Triangle. We had a great time visiting Colonial Williamsburg, we took our time and stopped at all locations that were open. Visited the Church and got a great briefing on the history of it. Also got educated on a property by a Gentlemen name William Blanton, did an excellent job, very knowledgeable. We also visited the Colonial Williamsburg Museum, this was a full day visit as well. They have a lot of great items, loved the weapons section and the old furniture and where they came from. Jamestown and Yorktown were excellent visits. Jamestown has a glass blowing shop, please stop by and purchase one of their excellent items. Touring the Exhibition site was great, especially seeing the replica fort and boats and Native village. We also enjoyed visiting the actual town and museum of Jamestown. A lot of great artifacts and historical items. We visited all the locations 5 years ago, but we missed Yorktown, we went this time and wasn't disappointed. Great Museum with tons of artifacts and historical information. Also has a military camp site set up with live characters detailing how it was back in those days. Experience a Musket and Cannon shooting, as well as a farm from the Colonial days. Well worth the trip. We toured the Surrender field where the British surrendered to Washington and his troops. Toured the battlefield and visited the graves of our Civil War Veterans that are buried there. Dont miss out, take time to visit our great Countries history.

Not much to say so I'll just try to make it brief. I paid for 7 annual passes since I heard there was so much to do and we could go back another time, well I was mistaken. What a waste of hundreds of dollars!!! It was like a ghost town there. Very few, like a handful, of people walking around in costumes. No interactions with people. No background music or anyone playing instruments as you walk around. Half the tours were closed at any particular time. Heavy construction was going on in the heart of it all. We paid "extra" for the tickets which NOBODY even checked so everyone has access to everything for free what we PAID for. Snack prices were through the roof. We did tour some houses and did a ghost tour but even the ghost tour was just okay. It wasn't very scary just a regular tour but at night basically. I probably would not go back any time soon, disappointing. Jamestown was fun. We never made it to Yorktown.

We had such a great time learning the history of Williamsburg. Our stay at Powhatan Hilton was excellent and touring the museums and Colonial Williamsburg. Will definitely be back.

It's been many years since I took American history, so it was refreshing to see all about what I learned. The costumes and the knowledge that the tour guides have were spectacular. Enjoyed it very much.

The experience refreshed my knowledge and identity with early American history. The exhibits, documentation, docents and organization made for an enlightening and enjoyable experience.

We were so pleased with the experience and got to do so much during the week we were there. It gave us plenty of time to complete everything in Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Absolutely awesome to walk up to all the different ticket counters, show our Ticket and get a Sticker to see everything. Loved all the homes we got to visit in Colonial Williamsburg. Had a very nice Lady show us around the Jail, loved all the info we got from the Silversmith and soooo much more. A Trip we will never forget!

Incredible history, so much to learn and imagine. We were really able to put ourselves in the place of the early settlers in the area and appreciate their hardships and accomplishments.

Vladimir was an excellent guide with his presentation and visuals of pictures taken by previous visitors. He was very personal and entertains. We all had a wonderful time and highly recommend this tour. C

The historic triangle is amazing. I’m into history but I think anyone who wants to learn about our country’s beginning, these are must see places. We stayed at a historic house in Williamsburg-Chiswell-Bucktrout kitchen. Certainly not as plush as I am sure Williamsburg Inn must be, but because of its history pretty cool. Adrian at Williamsburg Inn was so friendly and helpful. He was a highlight of our experience. Many of the tour guides at individual places were very well informed and enjoyable to listen to.

I was checking out things to do in the Richmond area and found a review talking about the historic triangle ticket. When we started our trip to the historic sites, we began with Jamestown Settlement and bought the historic triangle ticket there. It made it so simple to visit each of the sites. You have 7 days to go to all the sites so you can return as much as you want in those 7 days.

The historical sites in Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown were interesting to see and experience. The scenery is lovely. Well worth doing with the entire family.

I will be honest, I was veering between a 5 and 4 star review. What it got right: the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We bought our tickets online and "check in" was a breeze. The representative also took time to answer questions - fully. Gift shop is HUGE which was nice, but it was disappointing to find the pens, etc Made in China. Unless you took the tours of the capital and palace, there was every little information. Did not see any exhibit of historical artifacts (maybe not prominently displayed?). Consequently, it felt more like a shopping trip than an historical tour. (I really wish they'd sold the items made by the basket weavers, potters, at in the gift shops. If I'd not gotten them while walking - and it is a lot of walking - I'd have missed my chance.) Many places were closed (due to it being a Sunday, maybe) and the bakery was a dud.... 2 loaves of bread, some ginger cakes and they didn't even show any baking! Sandwich was great, tho'. Not sure if it was "of the time" bread baked by "of the time" means but it was good. My main disappointment was the automobile traffic IN the area - right on Duke of Gloucester - the main thoroughfare. It really cut into the ambience of the experience and since there is only one privately owned residence, 30 cars or more was NOT due to them. The shuttle service was VERY much appreciated - but the new company needs to get its feet a bit wetter, running lights and stop signs is not a good look.

Normally, I am one to click the 5 stars and skip the written, but this trip was absolutely one of the worst family trips we have taken. First of all the detours were poorly laid out, the ticketing process was ridiculous even with prepaid digital tickets, and even the public transit was hot garbage especially for those with disabilities. I do NOT recommend.

Although I enjoyed our trip back in time, I noticed that several things seemed to be missing since I last saw Williamsburg. There were no fife and drum corps, no changing of the guard at the governor's palace or firing the evening cannon. In fact, there were no cannon. Setting this aside, the tour of the palace was great and our guide was terrific. We even got to explore the cellar. After that we wandered around the town and e3xplored everything that was open and had a good time. The Art Museum was a pleasant surprise and we got to explore the Bruton church, carpenters shop, garden and ended our day at the capitol where we saw Cry Witch. I would really like to spend more time here someday.

Wonderful time with the kids stayed nearby and walked to Williamsburg. Bought the triangle membership much cheaper than individual and you get discounts at the restaurants and gift shops.

One pass gets you into historic Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown, which easily take 2 full days to take in. I would plan a full day for Williamsburg and also possibly Yorktown. Jamestown can be seen relatively quickly. One cautionary note. The web site mentions a complimentary shuttle service at Williamsburg. I mistakenly assumed a shuttle would take you to the other sites from there but that's not the case. You have to drive. The Williamsburg shuttle is due to the fact that it is quite a long walk from the visitor center to the actual site.

I had low expectations but our experience was wonderful. It even POURED one of the days and it was still great. We did two evening activities — Cry Witch was totally great, even with an 11yo boy. The haunted walking tour was also great (the kid was scared to death and did not love that). We will def be back. The 7-day triangle pass gave us flexibility to go to an inside museum during the rain.

We did Yorktown and Jamestown one day (about 8 hours) - and Williamsburg the next (12 hrs - as we stayed for the Ghost tour - pirates, ghosts and witches). Great 2 day excursion. We did not know how much Yorktown played a part in the revolution. Lots of history - Linda, the park ranger was great and we were able to hear so much info from her tour. Went to Downtown York - drove (due to time), did not take trolley - and parking was free in the lot for 3 hours. Walked a bit, had lunch and enjoyed the area. Jamestown due to heat index - people were not out, but you could tour on your own. The museum was informative. Williamsburg had a lot of interactive areas, the craftspeople shared their knowledge and we even participated in a courthouse trial. The Tour of Governor's palace and State house were well worth it.

We purchased the Historic Triangle ticket before we arrived in Williamsburg (I think you can purchase the same deal when you arrive). There were several locations to redeem. We got our tickets at the Visitor Center and started our tour there. There is a shuttle that takes you to various locations in Historic Williamsburg. Most of the attractions/tours are along Dule of Gloucester Street. The buildings that are open have a flag placed in front. Most have tour guides who will tell you all about that building, and you can go inside if you have the pass. The museums, shopping and dining are all on the next block. We also did a ghost walk, which is not included in pass. Allow 2 days to see it all! Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Settlement are located on the same site but separated. Be sure to see them both. There are active archeological digs going on around the fort at Jamestowne. Attend the interpreter's presentations scheduled throughout the day. The Settlement has an Indian village, a fort, and 3 ships to go aboard. Yorktown Battlefield is pretty much a drive through experience with a few stops to check out what happened there. Don't miss the American Revolution Museum close to shopping and dining along the river. Purchasing this pass for $119 to see all this history for 7 days was so worth it! We learned so much and the experience was enjoyed by kids, parents and grandparents. Highly recommend!