FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
Wherever Awards

Reasons to Visit Williamsburg in 2024

by Katie Skrzek

Jan 17, 2024

© Visit Williamsburg

Destinations / North America

Add the Greater Williamsburg area to your family travel list for 2024. The region is full of family-friendly historical, cultural and outdoor activities year-round.

 

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation hosts its Military Through the Ages weekend March 16–17. The annual event celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024. The two-day event highlights centuries of military history through a variety of reenactments and displays.

 

The Williamsburg Farmers Market’s 2024 season runs March 16–Oct. 16. Farmers market fans get a sneak peek at the market’s offerings with a special Winter Market on Feb. 10. Later in the year, check out the Holiday Markets Nov. 2–Dec. 21. Don’t miss Yorktown Market Days’ winter market series on Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 2 and March 16. The market returns for the 2024 season on April 13.

 

Attend the 2nd Sunday Art and Music Festival. Running March–December, the popular festival hosts artisans, musicians, food vendors and other performers on six blocks of downtown Williamsburg on the second Sunday of each month.

 

Beyond the annual festivals, there is much to see in Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, including art galleries, golf, restaurants, museums and amusement parks. Visit the website for a full list of events to plan your trip.

#WhereverFamily

Insta Feed
Hotels
Jan 13, 2026

The Regent Grand Unveils Grandymoon Offer

For family travelers planning a multigenerational vacation, finding a resort that can meet the needs of every age group can present a challenge. The Regent Grand, in Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos, looks to take some of the guesswork out of the process with its new Grandymoon offer, perfect for multigenerational travel as it is designed for grandparents, parents and kids to enjoy time together under one roof. Families enjoy curated amenities, island adventures and other touches tailored to every generation, allowing all family members to travel together in comfort and style.

Board a Nile River Cruise with A&K Sanctuary

If Agatha Christie took a Nile voyage today, we like to think she would do it aboard one of our A&K Sanctuary riverboats — consistently voted the best on the river, from boutique cruisers to a handsome six-suite dahabiya.

Hotels
Jan 13, 2026

Kids Can Learn to Surf in the Maldives at This Resort

These days, more and more family travelers look for trips to destinations or hotels offering hands-on, family-friendly experiences. Whether diving into local culture, immersing in local nature, connecting with locals or learning a new skill, these fulfilling experiences make for an elevated vacation.

Hotels
Jan 12, 2026

Aruba Marriott Resort Unveils Renovation

Family traveler-friendly Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino enters a new era fresh off a multimillion-dollar renovation to all 414 guestrooms and suites.

Discover the Azores & Madeira: Portugal’s Island Paradises Await

Embrace the Portugal’s Magical Islands of the Azores and Madeira

Travel Tips
Jan 9, 2026

What’s the Right Age to Start Kids Skiing?

If you ski, you’ll likely hope your kids join you on the slopes and feel the same thrill you do as they glide down a snow-covered mountainside. Especially if skiing means traveling some distance and you are make the ski trip a family vacation, you’ll want everyone to enjoy all the activities.