The history of American beer making starts in the Virginia Peninsula. These five Virginia Peninsula Breweries should be on your list of fun things to do. Virginia Peninsula Brewing History The Virginia Peninsula is a great place to visit a brewery. While some Native Americans may have been brewing corn or birch-based based beers for…
The American Revolution is an important part of our history. To experience it come alive, consider a visit to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. American Revolution Museum At Yorktown Overview Visiting Yorktown Battlefield is an important way to experience part of American history. But, if you want to understand it more deeply, consider pairing…
The Yorktown victory turned the tide of the Revolutionary War and led to American independence. You can experience that historic moment at Yorktown Battlefield. Yorktown Battlefield Background It’s been a long time since the early days of the revolution. The ‘shot heard around the world’ was way back in 1775. Now, its October 1781, six long…
I enjoyed my stay at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, a moderate Disney resort, and wanted to share the information you need to plan your visit. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Overview Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a Disney World moderate resort. With over 2,000 rooms, this is a large resort with a Caribbean theme. There are…
Newport News Park is a large city park with many outdoor activities. Newport News Park Campground is a good option when visiting Newport News or Williamsburg VA Newport News Park Overview Newport News residents are proud of their park, claiming it to be one of the largest municipal parks in the country. At over 8,000…
If you are in Williamsburg VA and searching for a fun outdoor day, Waller Mill Park might be just what you are looking for. Waller Mill Park is a 2,700 acre city park centered around a 360 acre clear water reservoir. There are a variety of activities to do on or around the water; hiking,…
If you enjoy sampling international food, then you might enjoy the annual Busch Gardens Williamsburg Food and Wine Festival. This year, there are thirteen location-themed booths, each representing a country or state. You’ll have the opportunity to try food from Jamaica, Hawaii, Cuba, the Philippines and more. The Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival runs Friday…
There is a definite advantage to staying on property when visiting Disney World. Transportation is provided to all four of the theme parks. You avoid paying for parking and instead get dropped off right at the park entrance. There are a range of resort options from value to deluxe. Each category has its own set…
The Hersheypark Camping Resort, formerly Hershey Highmeadow Camping Resort, is part of an entertainment and resort complex in Hershey, PA. If you plan on visiting the Hersheypark theme park or an event like a concert at Hersheypark stadium, this is a great choice for a campground. The campground is clean and the RV sites are…
Acadia National Park was the first national park in the East. It is located on Mount Desert Island in Maine. In many ways, this is a unique park and it is definitely one of my favorites. Some national parks have rugged mountains while others have amazing rock formations or canyons. Acadia has the ocean. The…