From the friendly storefronts along Main Street to the local restaurants and bakeries, Virginia’s small towns are scenic just about any time of year. But the holidays are when these places truly shine.

Visit Colonial Williamsburg this time of year, and you’ll find streetlights decorated with wreaths, candles in the windows, and carolers making their rounds. And that’s not all. Even the Busch Gardens theme park is transformed into a Christmas World, and the effect is nothing short of a winter wonderland.

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Williamsburg is well known for its fascinating history and beautiful architecture. But after Thanksgiving has passed, this town becomes a dazzling spectacle of all things Christmas.
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From the traditional streets of Colonial Williamsburg to the extravagant shows at Bush Garden’s Christmas Town, there’s all kinds of holiday magic to be explored.
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With or without snow, Williamsburg lends itself to winter strolls, sight-seeing, and the perfect amount of chill in the air.
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Of course, if you get too chilly you can always stop by one of the local taverns for a hot cup of soup and coffee. Photographed above is the traditional Virginia peanut soup at Chowning's Tavern.

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Colonial Williamsburg
On Sunday, December 4th, the annual Grand Illumination takes place at various historical sites around town. Visitors marvel at the historic sites that come alive with Christmas lights. You might even hear a "huzzah!" or two as a parade of drums and other instruments parade through through town.
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If you’ve ever wondered what eight million Christmas lights look like, you’ll want to make a visit to the nearby Christmas Town exhibit. Set in the scenic Busch Gardens theme park, this beautiful showcase features Christmas characters, rides, figure skaters, productions, and, of course, peppermint fudge hot chocolate.
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Young visitors can dine with Rudolph and his friends at the holiday-themed restaurant known as Dasher's Diner. There's also an all-you-can eat dinner buffet featuring turkey, BBQ, sirloin, and more.
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A quick stroll through the theme park or any corner of town reveals that Williamsburg is Virginia's very own winter wonderland. If you've yet to witness this magical transformation, it's time to plan your trip there.

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