There’s no need to fight the traffic to Virginia Beach or the Outer Banks to get to the beach. Anyone looking for open water, onshore breezes and sand in their shoes can find all of this nearby.

The Historic Triangle of Virginia (Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown) offers a blend of colonial history and modern attractions, including acclaimed restaurants, museums, and theme parks.

Most people think about Williamsburg as a destination to learn more about Civil War History and the American Revolution, and ...