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Governor's Palace

Northern End of Palace Green, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
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Ranked #6 of 45 attractions in Williamsburg
Type: Historic Sites
Description: The luxurious palace of the loyalist governor, complete with meticulously replicated late 18th century furnishings.
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chattanooga
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Our guide did an excellent job of helping us to understand the governor. She used humor and appropriate sarcasm to explain the things we would see in each room. The tour lasted about 30 minutes and was very informative. We enjoyed learning how the palace was painstakingly recreated to look like the original, but we were disappointed to learn that... More

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See 2 more reviews by mitmatmom for Williamsburg
East Point, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful location in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. Tours are informative and fun. Staff is very knowledgeable.

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See 2 more reviews by Carol J for Williamsburg
Huntington, West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We've visited Colonial Williamsburg a dozen times at least, and this was our favorite trip -- guides were friendly, made the tour fun and came up with tidbits that we'd never heard before!

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Hershey, PA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Worth the visit but the deaf are left out due to no sign language interprters or script booklets. Walking in footsteps of Washington, Jefferson, etc is a thrill.

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

We visited with a tour and really enjoyed the display. The guides were fabulous ! Very knowledgable, very patient with student questions. Loved it... But must admit the guide made the day!

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Bedford, Virginia, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Governor's Palace was a beautiful place to visit. The tour guides are in character and tell a great story of long ago. Lots of breakables, not stroller or little kid friendly. Huge staircase. Great adult or school age child visit.

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See 5 more reviews by Jennifer O for Williamsburg
Lancaster, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is where the Royal Governor, who ran VA., which at the time extended to the Mississippi, lived with his family. A very impressive building and grounds. The tour guides are good. Each time we visit we learn more about it.

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See 29 more reviews by MBNick for Williamsburg
Swedesboro, New Jersey, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Our guide was well informed, amenable to questions and played his part explaining the roll of government and the people of that time. Recommend it highly

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Landstuhl, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Didn't get to go inside but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the area. They also had people dressed up outside each building which gave it a nice timely feel.

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DC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

This was my third visit to the Palace, but the first I can recall without having to endure long lines. May week days must be the time to go! The maze is a must-do. Really enjoyed seeing the food prepared for the governor as well.

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