Colonial Williamsburg

Virginia Giving Travel Prizes To Web Visitors

AP | Posted 05.01.2012

RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia tourism officials are hoping to draw 1 million visitors to the state's website in May, and they're giving away bigger prizes...

Huffington Post Travel Guide To Family Vacations In Virginia

The Huffington Post | Jane Ellis | Posted 12.03.2011

Family vacations in Virginia can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've...

PHOTOS: Hurricane Irene Hits The 18th Century At Colonial Williamsburg

Posted 10.31.2011

From the Outer Banks to rural Vermont, tourist destinations are rebuilding after Hurricane Irene; cleaning up damage of varying degrees and reassuring...

Why I Travel and Occasionally Return

Jesse Williams | Posted 05.25.2011

Jesse Williams

We learn more about our favorite theatrical characters when they're placed in unfamiliar situations. The same goes for ourselves. New and different environments force us to ask ourselves what we really need and what can we do without.

Toyota Chief Overshoots Congressional Hearings by 150 Miles

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

Andy Borowitz

Toyota president Akio Toyoda said he was having difficulties with the brakes on his 2010 Toyota Prius, which finally came to rest after crashing into a blacksmith's shop in Colonial Williamsburg.

Heckuva Carbon Footprint, Mr. President!

Gary Stager | Posted 05.25.2011

Gary Stager

We all know that we should spare no expense to ensure that the President of the United States is safe and comfortable. That's why he has a fleet of super-duper airplanes at his disposal.

43 Presidents Vs. Wal-Mart

Al Norman | Posted 05.25.2011

Al Norman

Wal-Mart has its eye on Presidents Park, a Virignia tourist attraction with busts of all 43 presidents. If the retailer filibusters long enough, the presidents assembled may have to find new digs.