HIGHLIGHTS _________________ • Candlelit colonial dinner at Shields Tavern • Immersive storytelling and reenactments in Colonial Williamsburg • Williamsburg Lodge in Historic Colonial Williamsburg • Bunker tour at The Greenbrier • 2 nights and 5 meals at the 5-star Greenbrier resort • Scenic drive along Virginia’s Colonial Parkway
Optional—Haunted Williamsburg Evening Ghost Tour Summon your courage for a thrill on a Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour, where costumed storytellers reveal centuries of ghostly lore. Price: $22 per person DAY 5: JOURNEY TO THE GREENBRIER Enjoy a morning stop at Richmond’s historic St. John’s Church before ascending to Monticello, the visionary mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson. Stroll through history with a knowledgeable guide—and perhaps meet Jefferson himself! Arrive at The Greenbrier, a 5-star National Historic Landmark renowned for its opulence and storied guest list of 28 U.S. presidents, royalty, and dignitaries since 1778. Uncover the Draper design legacy during an interior tour. Embrace more of what the resort offers with evening options including a cabaret in the Upper Lobby, a movie in the Theater, live music and dancing at the stylish 42 Below, and more. B, D DAY 6: INDULGE AT THE GREENBRIER Awaken to the grandeur of the Allegheny Mountains and indulge in a leisurely breakfast in The Greenbrier’s Main Dining Room. Go underground for a private tour of the once top-secret Bunker—a Cold War marvel built to shelter Congress. A leisure afternoon affords time to peruse upscale boutiques, take a horse-drawn carriage, try your hand at falconry, unwind at the spa, or explore the President’s Cottage Museum (some activities at additional cost). Tonight’s dinner is a celebration of taste and tradition. B, D DAY 7: STAUNTON: FLAVOR & FOUNDING Travel to Staunton, a vital crossroads during the Revolutionary War. Choose between two unique experiences: explore presidential legacy at the Woodrow Wilson Library or take a behind-the-scenes tour at Blackfriars Playhouse, a faithful recreation of Shakespeare’s indoor theater. Stroll Staunton’s vibrant Historic District, and peek in Trinity Episcopal Church to see the Tiffany windows and where the VA General Assembly met. Treat your senses to an interactive cheesemaking and wine-pairing private class at Barren Ridge Vineyards. Take in the gorgeous views of the Shenandoah Valley and arrive in Arlington, VA, for a farewell dinner and overnight. B, D DAY 8: RETURN HOME FROM D.C. B x
ACCOMMODATIONS _________________ Nights 1 & 7: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA Nights 2-4: Colonial Williamsburg Lodge, Historic Williamsburg, VA Nights 5-6: The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV
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