TripAdvisor Names Williamsburg, Va. as Top U.S. Family Destination to Discover

Online, March 14, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Williamsburg, Va. and the Williamsburg Inn were named the number one family-friendly spots to discover in the United States by TripAdvisor, in its inaugural 2011 Traveler's Choice Family Awards. Winning destinations were chosen based on the greatest number of recommendations from TripAdvisor reviewers who traveled with family. Top family-friendly hotels were determined from the highest review ratings from those who traveled with family.

These honors recognize Colonial Williamsburg's interactive family programs and hands-on activities that engage parents and children alike in the stories of America's first citizens. With warmer weather on the way and the unveiling of new and exciting programming, spring is the ideal time for families to discover all Colonial Williamsburg has to offer. From learning the rural trades at Great Hopes Plantation to playing games and trying chores at the Benjamin Powell House, families can immerse in 18th-century Williamsburg, Va. and turn their visit into a fun and engaging educational vacation.

For the first time, junior interpreters will have roles in the award-winning Revolutionary City®, making the already-accessible daily street theater program even more exciting for kids to watch. Families are also invited to enjoy exhibits at The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg or enroll in some of the many tours, forums, symposiums or programs offered. "Live after Five" and its robust schedule of evening programs will allow families to extend the fun and enjoy storytelling, ghost tours, cresset lighting, music and dancing in the Historic Area.

Bringing this historic family experience full-circle is Colonial Williamsburg's Spring Bounce Package, available for stays March 25-June 16, 2011. Starting at $305 per night for a family of four, the three-day/two-night package includes
• Nightly accommodations at the Williamsburg Woodlands, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
• Three-in-one tickets for unlimited general admission to Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area and Art Museums, Busch Gardens and Water Country USA, valid for up to seven consecutive days
Package pricing is based on a two-night stay in a standard guest room for two adults and two children (under age 17), with Sunday-Wednesday arrival. Rates vary with check-in day. Admission to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA is contingent upon park schedules.

This spring, guests are invited to become part of the story. With the Spring Bounce Package, a memorable family vacation is now even more affordable and another reason to experience Colonial Williamsburg.

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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is an interactive not-for-profit educational institution and cultural destination dedicated to the preservation, restoration, interpretation, and presentation of 18th-century Williamsburg, Va. The Foundation's mission "that the future may learn from the past" extends from within the Historic Area to the first-class Colonial Williamsburg Hotels experience to lecture series in and out of Williamsburg. With the award-winning Revolutionary City®, Colonial Williamsburg demonstrates its undertaking to expand its thought-provoking programming as well as its dedication to cultural and historical authenticity. Guests are invited to be part of the story as they enjoy: educational and entertaining programming in the Historic Area and at The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg; the WILLIAMSBURG brand and shopping experience, offering a variety of home products inspired by the destination; The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg; the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club; fine dining; and the Colonial Williamsburg Hotels.

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