Williamsburg is easy. No planning necessary and fun.

Williamsburg is just delightful. We go frequently with our young children.

On our most recent trip, I was recovering from surgery and had VERY limited mobility. I didn’t need a scooter but I had to rest often and move slowly. It was so perfect because benches are plentiful.

We also like the Williamsburg lodge because it’s very close to the Colonial areas so if you’re tired you can go back and rest.

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Anonymous wrote:Also meant to say it can get very hot in Williamsburg because there isn't much shade in the historical area. It may or may not be sunny on spring break.

This is OP. All of my memories of Williamsburg from childhood are of it being miserably hot, but I don’t think that will be a problem in mid April?

I’m the PP who went to Williamsburg last spring break. Ours was a month earlier than yours; we were there in mid-March. The first day was chilly - we needed winter coats and gloves for the ghost tour - but the rest of the week was very pleasant. I suspect it will still be pleasant there in April.

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Anonymous wrote:Also meant to say it can get very hot in Williamsburg because there isn't much shade in the historical area. It may or may not be sunny on spring break.

This is OP. All of my memories of Williamsburg from childhood are of it being miserably hot, but I don’t think that will be a problem in mid April?

I'm that poster. I'm not sure about April but by mid-May it can be very hot. Depends if we get a heat wave, I guess. Definitely if you're going to do it, April would be better than summer.

Anonymous wrote:Also meant to say it can get very hot in Williamsburg because there isn't much shade in the historical area. It may or may not be sunny on spring break.

This is OP. All of my memories of Williamsburg from childhood are of it being miserably hot, but I don’t think that will be a problem in mid April?

Also meant to say it can get very hot in Williamsburg because there isn't much shade in the historical area. It may or may not be sunny on spring break.

Anonymous wrote:My family with mobility issues likes going to Richmond VA for good restaurants, nice arts. The grandparents could rest at the Airbnb while you and your kids run around to a park or trail etc. I'm sure there's other things to do there just never been myself! Maybe spring break...lol

Richmond has a ton indoors where you can borrow wheelchairs or scooters. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Virginia Museum of History and Culture, State Capitol tour, Science Museum, children's museum although that depends on your 8 year old as to whether they've outgrown that. A good thing about museums is people can easily take breaks and meet back up.

There are other museums there too (for instance VCU has one) and plenty of historic sites. I just don't know as much about accessibility for those.

I absolutely love Williamsburg, but yes, it is a lot of walking around.

Maybe The Omni Homestead would be better for your group?

I think it will help a lot to post a budget.

My family with mobility issues likes going to Richmond VA for good restaurants, nice arts. The grandparents could rest at the Airbnb while you and your kids run around to a park or trail etc. I'm sure there's other things to do there just never been myself! Maybe spring break...lol

Anonymous wrote:The Williamsburg area was our spring break trip last year, and we had a lot of fun. Nighttime ghost tour and witch trial, daytime touring the historic area, eating at Taverns, one day Busch Gardens, one day Great Wolf Lodge, and one day Yorktown/Jamestown. Exactly what we wanted.

Meant to add, plenty of rented scooters around in the historic area.

The Williamsburg area was our spring break trip last year, and we had a lot of fun. Nighttime ghost tour and witch trial, daytime touring the historic area, eating at Taverns, one day Busch Gardens, one day Great Wolf Lodge, and one day Yorktown/Jamestown. Exactly what we wanted.

I think most destinations will require a lot of walking, unless you just plan to check into a resort and sit by the pool.

While there’s a lot of walking, I think Williamsburg is a great option. Other locations you might consider (that would also involve walking) include:

Baltimore
New York
Philadelphia
DC - you could play tourist and/or do miscellaneous fun activities

Train to NYC and do kid-friendly things and theater.

I liked the Hotel Indigo Trinity Place. Clean rooms/newish hotel. It is across from a subway line station.

It's near to Fraunces Tavern, the boats to the Statue of Liberty, the 9-11 Memorial, etc.

Do you have ideas for me? This will be for an 8 year old, middle aged mom, and two grandparents with mobility limitations. We want a short drive (not flight) from DC area and things to do. I'm thinking Williamsburg, maybe? But that seems like a lot of walking around. I always think spring break planning is hard.