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Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony Williamsburg, Virginia TOP 10 THINGS TO DO Don't Miss These Exciting Activities Vacation Owners have told us that these are their top 10 ‘must do’ activities when staying at this resort. 1.   Relive the colonial experience at Colonial Williamsburg No trip to Virginia is complete without retracing the steps of our forefathers as they built and defended our free nation and visiting this recreation of life as it was during the Revolution. 2.   Visit the Jamestown Settlement Experience a living American history from the founding of our first permanent English settlement in 1607 to the decisive Revolutionary War victory in 1781 and implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. 3.   Step back in time at Yorktown This little town on the York River retains many of the colonial dwellings which stood there during the siege of 1781, when Washington won the Battle of Yorktown, securing our independence. 4.   Take a ferryboat ride at sunrise or sunset Bounded by the York and James rivers, the Williamsburg area offers opportunities to ferry across the rivers and enjoy the sights. 5.   Taste the offerings of the Williamsburg Winery No advance booking is required to tour the winery. After tasting seven of its wines your monogrammed glass becomes a memento. 6.   Stroll the campus of the College of William and Mary Founded in 1693, William and Mary is the second oldest educational institution in the U.S. When you walk its brick paths, you walk in the steps of presidents, thinkers, legal scholars, revolutionaries—all whose brilliance shaped our republic. 7.   Discover Golf at Ford’s Colony Three course by architect Don Maples offer unique flexibility in their ability to challenge professionals without reducing the enjoyment for other golfers. 8.   Spend a day at the Theme Parks Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers a world class adventure with rides and stage shows while Water Country USA provides state-of-the-art water rides and attractions. 9.   Shop for treasures of colonial times Enchanting villages and figures will catch your eye at the Williamsburg Pottery, while the Candle Factory Outlet offers gift shopping at its finest from Christmas items to needlecrafts. 10.   Plan a day trip to match your interests The Virginia Air and Space Center, the Norfolk Botanical Gardens and the Mariner’s Museum all offer incredible experiences for visitors. Ask your concierge for details.