Movie Theaters:
Kimball Theater
This quaint little theatre shows current and independent films as well as showcasing live performances; located in Merchants Square on Duke of Gloucester Street between Boundary Street and Henry Street. Students are given a discount on tickets.
757-565-8588
http://www.kimballtheatre.com
Movie Tavern at High Street
Mainstream movie theater at which patrons can eat and drink at counters while seeing current films.
1430 High Street, Building 6
757-941-5362
http://www.movietavern.com/theaterlocations7/highstreet4012.php
Regal New Town Cinemas 12
Mainstream movie theater showing blockbusters and current films. Students are offered discounted tickets.
4911 Courthouse Street
757-229-1374
http://www.regmovies.com/theatrelocations/default.aspx?zip=23188
Performing Arts/Theater:
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Christopher Newport University campus in Newport News, VA
757-594-7448
www.cnu.edu/fergusoncenter
Broadway Across America, Chrysler Hall
Hosts varying off-Broadway shows throughout the year.
201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA
866-927-7469
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com
Court House Players
P.O. Box 643 Gloucester, VA
804-725-0474
www.courthouseplayers.org
Mystery Dinner Playhouse
Solve a murder mystery while enjoying a delicious dinner! Actors involve guests in the action while serving a coursed meal.
Clarion Inn and Suites
5351 Richmond Road
888-471-4802
www.mysterydinner.com
Richmond Ballet
Every year, this statewide professional company offers an annual “Nutcracker” performance as well as contemporary and large-scale ballet stories throughout the year.
407 E. Canal St.
Richmond, VA
804-344-0906
www.richmondballet.com
The Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg
A chamber music group that regularly performs at the Williamsburg Regional Library Arts Center.
515 Scotland St.
Williamsburg, VA
757-229-2901
www.chambermusicwilliamsburg.org
Virginia Opera
A professional opera company performing four operas per year.
Harrison Opera House
Norfolk, VA
757-627-9545
www.vaopera.org
The Virginia Symphony
A regional professional symphony performing regularly throughout Hampton Roads.
757-466-3060
www.virginiasymphony.org
Williamsburg Symphonia
Performs a variety of chamber music in the Kimball Theatre.
757-229-9857
www.williamsburgsymphonia.org
Historical Adventures:
Appomattox Court House
The place where Robert E. Lee surrendered his Confederate army in the hills of east Lynchburg, VA.
434-352-8987
www.nps.gov/apco
Ash Lawn-Highland and Montpelier, Charlottesville
The area around Charlottesville was the home to three presidents, Thomas Jefferson (Monticello), James Monroe (Ash Lawn-Highland), and James Madison (Montpelier).
540-672-2728, www.montpelier.org
434-293-9539, www.ashlawnhighland.org
Fredericksburg
Visit the famed town where the battle of Fredericksburg was fought. After touring the battlefields and cemeteries, you can enjoy the quaint downtown area for good food and shopping.
540-371-0802
www.nps.gov/frsp
James River Plantations
If you drive down Route 5 West away from Williamsburg, you will find a wonderful trail of historically significant homes.
www.jamesriverplantations.org
Outdoor Recreation/Fun Places to Visit:
Outer Banks, North Carolina
A couple of hours drive from Williamsburg, there is an unspoiled section of beach located on the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you’re looking for seclusion or fun stuff to do, the OBX has it all.
www.outerbanks.org
Skyline Drive
Take a weekend drive along Skyline Drive or down the Blue Ridge Parkway and through Shenandoah National Park. Autumn is an especially beautiful time of year for foliage hunting.
540-999-3500
www.nps.gov/shen
Sports:
Albert-Daly Field
William & Mary Soccer field on Ironbound Road in Williamsburg.
757-221-3400
www.tribeathletics.com
Kaplan Arena
Used for Tribe basketball and volleyball, as well as some concerts. Located on Ukrop Drive on the W&M Campus.
757-221-3356
www.tribeathletics.com
William and Mary Hall
Seats 10,000 and hold athletic events and concerts. Located on New Campus Drive, the College of W&M.
757-221-3340
Museums:
Colonial Williamsburg
World’s largest living history museum explaining the history of Virginia’s 18th century capital. Open daily. Students receive free admission to every building.
Visitor Center on Route 132Y, off of Colonial Parkway.
757-229-1000
www.history.org
Jamestown Settlement
Includes indoor exhibits, living history recreations, three sailing ships and the site of Jamestown. Students get in free.
Route 31 South near the Colonial Parkway
757-253-4838
www.historyisfun.org/jamestown/jamestown.cfm
Yorktown Victory Center
Indoor exhibits and miles of battlefield tell the story of the Battle of Yorktown. Students get in free.
Route 1020, off of the Colonial Parkway
757-887-1776
www.historyisfun.org/yorktown/yorktown.cfm
Chrysler Museum of Art
Contains around 40,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of art. Free Admission on Sundays.
245 W. Olney Road at Mowbray Arch, Norfolk
757-664-6200
www.chrysler.org
Muscarelle Museum of Art/College of W&M
Changing exhibits of contemporary and period art, plus a nationally known collection of Colonial-era paintings.
Jamestown Road, Williamsburg
757-221-2700
www.wm.edu/muscarelle/
Explore the Sciences:
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
155-acre park filled with flowers and trees.
6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk
757-441-5830
www.nbgs.org
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Nationally ranked aquarium with more than 700,000 gallons of underwater exhibits, nature trails and marshlands.
717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
757-385-FISH
www.vmsm.com
Virginia Zoological Park
53-acre zoo with a wide variety of animals from around the globe.
3500 Granby Street, Norfolk
757-441-2374
www.virginiazoo.org