SEASONS WINTER Shopping, Cozy Historic Taverns & Holiday Fun Chilly days and crisp nights define winter in Williamsburg, where temperatures range from the 20s to 50s and it sometimes snows. Step into a wonderland of art at the Muscarelle Museum of Art and the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg , featuring folk art and decorative art. Museum gift shops are full of unique finds perfect for holiday gift lists. For more shopping hot spots, visit Merchants Square for a collection of boutiques and specialty shops, or browse local Christmas markets for handcrafted treasures. The area’s outlet malls and antique malls also promise great finds. While at Merchants Square, go ice skating at the Liberty Ice Pavilion . Keep the winter vibes coming at historic taverns, where you can indulge in a hearty multi-course tavern dining experience. Or, warm up with a glass of red wine at the Williamsburg Winery Merchants Square Wine Bar . For family-friendly entertainment, see a show at the Kimball Theatre . A highlight of the season is Colonial Williamsburg’s Grand Illumination , held on three Saturdays in December. The Historic Area is dressed up with holiday decorations, candles flicker in the windows, music fills the streets, and fireworks light up the night sky. VISITWILLIAMSBURG.COM FIND MORE SEASONAL FUN VisitWilliamsburg.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-williamsburg-by-season 17
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