Williamsburg Spring Break
Colonial Williamsburg, VA
2026-03-27 to 2026-04-02
Arrival
2026-03-27
15:00
Check in at Williamsburg Lodge
30m
15:30
Explore Lodge grounds
30m
- Let kids run, find the pool
16:00
Pool time at the Spa
60m
- Indoor lap pool, 10am-8pm
17:30
Casual dinner
60m
- Sweet Tea & Barley at Lodge or walk to Merchants Square
18:30
Kids bedtime routine
60m
- Twins 7:30, Ellie 8:30
19:30
Adult time — explore Merchants Square
60m
Colonial Core
2026-03-28
07:00
Breakfast at Traditions
90m
09:00
Explore Duke of Gloucester Street
30m
- Trades dont open until 10
10:00
Andersons Blacksmith Shop
60m
- Must-see, opens 10 AM
11:30
Early lunch at Chownings
60m
- Casual, loud, twin-friendly
13:00
Nap time back at Lodge
120m
- Non-negotiable 1-3 PM
15:00
Pool time at the Spa
90m
- Indoor lap pool
17:00
Dinner at Kings Arms Tavern
75m
- Reservations recommended
- Check dairy-free options for Ellie
18:30
Kids bedtime routine
60m
Palace + Trades
2026-03-29
07:30
Breakfast at Traditions
90m
09:30
Palace Green - let twins run
30m
10:00
Governors Palace tour
45m
- Leave stroller outside, take turns
11:15
Snack at DuBois Grocer
15m
- DAIRY check sorbet for Ellie
12:00
Lunch at Raleigh Tavern Bakery
45m
- Quick, casual, kid-friendly
13:00
Nap time back at Lodge
120m
- Non-negotiable 1-3 PM
15:00
Wheelwright or Silversmith shop
45m
- Quick trade demos
16:00
Pool or gardens
60m
17:30
Dinner — Shields Tavern
75m
- Ask about dairy-free for Ellie
18:45
Kids bedtime routine
60m
Jamestown Today
2026-03-30
07:00
Breakfast at Traditions
60m
08:30
Drive to Jamestown Settlement
14m
- 7 mi / 14 min via Colonial Parkway
09:00
Replica ships
60m
- Susan Constant, Godspeed, Discovery
10:00
Powhatan Indian Village
30m
- Outdoor, good for kids
10:30
Fort area + Pocahontas statue
30m
- Photo op, kids love climbing
11:30
Lunch at Jamestown cafe
45m
- On-site options
12:30
Drive back to Lodge
15m
13:00
Nap time
120m
- Non-negotiable 1-3 PM
15:00
Pool time
90m
17:00
Dinner at Chownings Tavern
75m
- Casual, twin-friendly
18:30
Kids bedtime routine
60m
Flex / Pool Day
2026-03-31
07:30
Breakfast at Traditions
60m
- Sleep in a bit
08:30
Pool or Sunken Gardens
90m
- Option A: Spa pool. Option B: William & Mary gardens
10:30
Snack break
60m
- DuBois Grocer or Raleigh Tavern Bakery
11:30
Lunch at Retros Good Eats
60m
- Merchants Square - burgers, shakes
13:00
Nap time
120m
- Non-negotiable 1-3 PM
15:00
Revisit favorite CW trade shop
60m
16:00
Play time on Palace Green
60m
17:30
Dinner at DoG Street Pub
75m
- Casual, good burgers
18:45
Kids bedtime routine
60m
Final Day
2026-04-01
07:30
Breakfast at Traditions
90m
09:15
Merchants Square souvenirs
45m
- Shops open ~10
10:00
Revisit favorite CW sites
60m
11:30
Lunch at Chownings
60m
13:00
Nap time
120m
- Non-negotiable 1-3 PM
15:00
Pool — last swim
90m
17:00
Final dinner — Kings Arms or Christiana Campbells
90m
- Nice farewell dinner
18:30
Kids bedtime + pack bags
90m
Departure
2026-04-02
07:30
Breakfast at Traditions
60m
08:30
Final pack and load car
60m
09:30
Depart for home
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Trip Notes (3)
- Ellie limited dairy
- Twins nap 1-3 PM daily
- Bathroom stops every 60-90 min