Wordless Wednesday

  We bought a pass the last time we stayed in Williamsburg for +Colonial Williamsburg  so we decided to go one last time for the year.  I like this time of year as much as the spring.  When you visit Colonial Williamsburg multiple times you get the opportunity to see different things, performances, entry into a different home and even how the spruce up the homes be it wreaths in the winter or beautiful blossoms in the garden in the spring.

  So today I am sharing with you the variety of door displays to include wreaths and trimmings.  If you look closely you will see so many varieties of items.  From shoes, to iceskates, artichokes, apples, peppers and oranges.

  My family had a great time walking around looking at the sights and catching a little bit of history in action.  We even might have walked away with a bit more knowledge then what we arrived knowing.

What's in your wallet? membership cards part 3

  The last card in this series of membership cards was initially given to my daughters as a gift which made us (the adults) get them to fully utilize the whole experience.  My mother visiting from out of town purchased 2 memberships for Colonial Williamsburg for my daughters as something to do together while she was here and talk about the gift that keeps on giving.  After we picked up our passes we went back  for several visits.

  There are two ways to get there from the official Colonial Williamsburg visitor center.   You may take the tram and ride it directly into the area or a nice 15-20 minute walk.  On the walk you will be able to read some facts as you cross over the walking path from the building. Catch some scenic sights along path.  The path is a mix of curves, hills and flat areas.

Don't forget to grab a map so you can get an idea of all the buildings you can visit and the schedule of events for the day.  You don't want to miss when the "redcoats" are coming or if the president is coming to sign an important document!

In conclusion to my membership cards I just hope I have planted a seed of their importance in your entertainment and learning experience.  A yearly pass provides you so many opportunities with minimal restrictions.  These places I visit also do not charge for parking so your expenses are controllable.  So grab a membership and take the opportunity to explore year round to see what else is going on.  There will still be events and activities and a different perspective you may not have expected.

http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/

A day in the life at Great Wolf Lodge

We finished up a day at our local greatwolf
Lodge in Williamsburg, VA.  Although it can be found to be pricey there are discounts randomly posted through groupon.  These discounts may only be available on certain days so research your days and plan as far out in advance as you can to be the best rates. Rooms vary from standard to theme. As well as based on the number of people in your party.

You may check in the day off as early as 1pm and enjoy the water park even if your room is not available!!!!!  Of course there are locker rooms available. :)

Upon check in you will get your honorary ears

 and wristbands

 for everyone in your party that act as room keys as well as creditcards. So think very carefully who you give the "power" to or you may end up with several of these 

 and they work at vending machines as well.  

When you are not eating there are other areas to explore.    A video arcade, minature golf, bowling.

Of course the main attraction is the water rides! 

There are several to choose from.  Water slides? Yep! Wave pool? Yep! A lazy pool? Yep! A couple hot tubs, kiddie pool and more......  All inside in a temperature control climate.  As the weather gets warmer there is another pool outside.

 During the day there are photo opportunities with different

characters walking around, kids arts and craft activities and MagiQuest! (An interactive game with a wand)

We have gone several times over the last few years and even got vip wristbands and a treat in our room upon our return that night!

I can't wait to go back!

Howl!!!!