Mamma_Eagle 1 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 We're hoping to make a spring 2012 trip to visit Williamsburg, VA and Washington D.C.Any suggestions on where to camp ? We've got a big 'ole travel trailer. Any experiences in those areas ? Any tips - camping related or not ?Could we camp in one central location and just drive to both WIlliamsburg and D.C. ?What month is best to visit ? Missing school is not a factor.Thanks so much!! Mitzi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 In the D.C area the most recomended campground is Cherry Hill, it is right near the highway but I have never heard of to many complaints, they also help you plan yor tours. As far as Williamsburg goes most people suggest American Heritage Campground a little bit out of the tourist area but not bad, I would not use Anvil Campground unless you like trains as a lot of their sites back up to a busy train line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mamma_Eagle 1 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thank you for the information! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 We've stayed at both places and agree that they are the best in each of those areas.You need to watch at Williamsburg because some places have reduced or shortened hours outside of the high tourist season which is between Memorial weekend and Labor Day weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PrincessNana 15 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 If you were going to be there the during the first two weeks of June, I would recommend going to Norfolk on June 8th and watch the arrival of the Tall Ships for Opsail 2012. Its a spectacular sight watching the sailing ships and their crews sail into port. I believe the ships are also going to Baltimore but I'm not sure of the date. You can check out the website www.opsail2012virginia.com and find links to the other ports and their schedules to see if that would fit into your vacation. As far as the campgrounds. we were planning on staying at Cherry Hill for a few days while we toured Washington DC and then move to a campground around Williamsburg since we are going to Opsail 2012 in Norfolk. However, our work schedule has changed so now we are flying in to Norfolk instead of camping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mamma_Eagle 1 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Wow.... I appreciate all the advice. It means a lot to have your opinions! Thanks!!! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 You mention that missing school is not a factor. I can't remember if you homeschool or not. If you do, did you know they actually have a fall and winter Homeschool event at Williamsburg? They also mention that if you cannot make it to one of these then contact them and they have discounted rates for homeschool families. Here is the link.http://www.history.org/history/teaching/grouptours/schoolandyouth/homeschools.cfm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mamma_Eagle 1 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Thanks, Yvonne! We do homeschool and appreciate the information. LOVE saving money! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 We're hoping to Washington D.C.Any suggestions on where to camp ? My thoughts on camping in the DC area are here:http://www.popupcamping.info/DCCamping.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 We stayed at both Cherry Hill and American Heritage in May 2009 during an extended trip down the east coast we took with our kids, and I wouldn't hesitate to stay at them again. I wouldn't try to stay at one campground to see both cities. If you are interested in my pics of American Heritage, click here. http://travel.websho...574198871MoatkhHalf the fun of Williamsburg is going out in the evening for some shopping and to get a treat. And speaking of treats...try to hit the following places which are faves of ours:Sal's by Victor for Italian food, including pizza and pastaSno To Go for a stuffed snowball...awesome!And hit Handel's for homemade ice cream! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mamma_Eagle 1 Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Oh, yummy! Thanks for the information, Dave! That's the great kind of stuff I like to know about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gots2pitt.. Jeff 64 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 We stayed in Bethesda, MD.. you could walk to the subway and be down town in about 20 min. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Not sure if you know this, but some of us do GGs in Gettysburg during spring/summer months. We'd love to have you join in the fun. And just think of the lesson plans... you could move from the revolutionary war right into the civil war with a stop for political shenangans tucked in between... :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Not sure if you know this, but some of us do GGs in Gettysburg during spring/summer months. We'd love to have you join in the fun. And just think of the lesson plans... you could move from the revolutionary war right into the civil war with a stop for political shenangans tucked in between... :rofl2:Do I hear a chance for a GG around Easter again, but without the MUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Do I hear a chance for a GG around Easter again, but without the MUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My boys would not know what to do with themselves Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 hmmm, without the mud we'd only have had Beth & Starla's scavenger bunny quest to rag on though... and DD10 got the most useful pair of rubber boots out of the weekend after we all trashed our shoes. :rofl2:Mud or not, I'd do it again in a heartbeat... :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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