Colonial Williamsburg
September 21, 2009
The Capitol (House of Burgesses)
With school in session, traffic was light along I-95 and I-64 and we made the 150 mile trip to Williamsburg in 2 1/2 hours. We arrvied in time for lunch at one of our favorites, Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que. Pierce's barbecue never disappoints!
After lunch it was time for a stroll through the Colonial Williamsburg historic area.
Clock tower on The Capitol
There seemed to be lot of the horse-drawn rides out and about this afternoon. (You can ride around the historic district in a colonial style carriage or wagon.) "The blue wagon is leaving" went one call for ticket holders--like it was a metro!
As I was taking photos, the realization dawned on me that I had forgotten to pack my camera's battery charger! Clearly a potential disaster. (How had I overlooked that while remembering the cell phone and iPod chargers?) Fortunately, we found a Ritz Camera nearby that stocked compatible battery chargers. Disaster averted.
We enjoyed dinner at Food for Thought.
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The Capitol (House of Burgesses)
Clock tower on The Capitol
Reenenactor at The Capitol
Clerk's Office
Presbyterian Meeting House
Garden arcade
Millinery shop
Hats on display
Passing the time of day
Governor's carriage at the Peyto…
Peyton Randolph House
St. George Tucker House
Governor's Palace
Dancing lesson on the Palace Green
Deep subject
Well at Elkanah Deane House
Barricades by the Powder Magazine
Ox cart reenactor
Bird bottles
Weaver's shop
Reenactor at the Weaver's shop
Chowning's Tavern
Those Colonial costumes turn up …
I thought For for Thought was very good
Susan and I had heard good things about Food for Thought and decided to try it on this trip. We weren't disappointed.
Food for Thought has an eclectic assortment of entrees ranging from standards like steak and ribs to unique items like Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Down South (cheese grits and shrimp). Vegetarian entrees are available. Guests select two sides with each entree.
I tried the Pot Roast. (You don't see it on a menu very often.) It was very tender and for the sides I selected Redskin Mashers (mashed potatoes) and Seasoned Green Beans.
Susan selected the Pick Three, that is, an entree consisting of three sides. We both added a Side Salad.
A nice selection of breads accompanied the meal.
In keeping with the restaurant's name, literary quotations decorate the walls.
Recommended as an alternative to the many chain restaurants found on Richmond Road!
Food for Thought has an eclectic assortment of entrees ranging from standards like steak and ribs to unique items like Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Down South (cheese grits and shrimp). Vegetarian entrees are available. Guests select two sides with each entree.
I tried the Pot Roast. (You don't see it on a menu very often.) It was very tender and for the sides I selected Redskin Mashers (mashed potatoes) and Seasoned Green Beans.
Susan selected the Pick Three, that is, an entree consisting of three sides. We both added a Side Salad.
A nice selection of breads accompanied the meal.
In keeping with the restaurant's name, literary quotations decorate the walls.
Recommended as an alternative to the many chain restaurants found on Richmond Road!
Food for Thought Restaurant
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Great value near the historic area
We found the Fairfield Inn (a Marriott hotel) to be an excellent value in Williamsburg. The mid-rise hotel is near both the historic area and downtown Wiliamsburg. (It's also near the College of William and Mary.)
Rooms are spacious with king-size beds. Amenities include an in-room coffee maker, refigerator, and Internet connection. The hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness center, and business center with two Internet workstations for guests.
A complimentary breakfast is served in a large breakfast room. Waffles, Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of cereals, pastries, and fruits are offered.
The only problems I would note are limited parking and difficulty entering and exiting the hotel as it is located right at the intersetion of two busy thoroughfares.
Rooms are spacious with king-size beds. Amenities include an in-room coffee maker, refigerator, and Internet connection. The hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness center, and business center with two Internet workstations for guests.
A complimentary breakfast is served in a large breakfast room. Waffles, Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of cereals, pastries, and fruits are offered.
The only problems I would note are limited parking and difficulty entering and exiting the hotel as it is located right at the intersetion of two busy thoroughfares.
Fairfield Inn
Lobby at the Fairfield Inn
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