CITY CHEAT SHEET: A TRAVEL GUIDE FOR WILLIAMSBURG AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY, VIRGINIA

The Scout Guide Williamsburg & The Chesapeake Bay editor Sara Harris photographed in Merchant’s Square in Colonial Williamsburg by Claire Lawlor. Outfit styling by Little England Mercantile.

Colonial Williamsburg is one of the historic landmarks everyone needs to visit in their lifetime. But what many visitors to this site best known as a meticulously restored colonial village might not realize is that it is adjacent to some of the most picturesque waterfront communities on the East Coast, with endless waterways worth exploring. To help those traveling to Williamsburg make the most of their time in the area, we asked The Scout Guide Williamsburg & the Chesapeake Bay editor Sara Harris to share recommendations for what not to miss. From taking in colonial history and to exploring on the water, here are her insider tips.

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