Williamsburg, VA

Laurita & Lauren’s Williamsburg, VA weekend adventure is equal parts historic and equal parts fun! They ride rollercoasters at Busch Gardens Christmas Town and visit an archeology laboratory in Colonial Williamsburg. Authentic dining takes place at King’s Arm Tavern and Amber Ox Public House, and the hosts reside at the Williamsburg Inn and Marriot’s Manor Club at Ford’s Colony.

Laurita and Lauren explore the delectable offerings of Amber Ox Public House in downtown Williamsburg, Virginia. With its warm and inviting ambiance, this southern-style scratch kitchen focuses on local farm-to-table cuisine and is a haven for food enthusiasts.

Laurita and Lauren experience the magic of the holiday season at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town. With over 10 million dazzling lights, the annual event is the largest holiday light display in Virginia and has evolved into a beloved tradition in Williamsburg.

Laurita and Lauren tour Colonial Williamsburg, the largest U.S. history living museum in the world, where they tour the Peyton Randolph house and learn about the 27 enslaved individuals who resided there. The Portees also visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Archeology Office and learn about excavation work at two prominent black history sites, the Bray School and First Baptist Church.

Laurita and Lauren visit King's Arms Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg, where history comes alive through delectable period-style cuisine and immersive colonial experiences. Nestled on Duke of Gloucester Street, this iconic tavern, established in 1772 by Jane Vobe, was renowned for its hospitality and sumptuous meals.

Join Laurita and Lauren as they step into the splendor of the Williamsburg Inn, a five star hotel nestled in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. The Inn dates back to 1937, when it was built by John D. Rockefeller. Over the past 80 years, it has hosted esteemed guests including Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth II.