Williamsburg vs. Monticello?

sewbusy
Wed, 10 May 2006 19:37:34 +0000

Late to this post, but graduated undergrad from W&M and live outside of Richmond since '83. D.C. to the burg should only take 2 1/2 - 3 hours barring NoVa rush hour or a horrific accident on I-95. Make sure you leave enough time to walk DoG Street and stop to get a cheese shop sandwich in Merchant’s Square (this is what the college kids live on - best sandwiches around, ask for extra house dressing on the side, call ahead and order so you don’t have to wait in line - pm me for their # if you’d like it.)) and walk down to the Raleigh tavern for some lemonaide and Raleigh Tavern cookies. One of the best parts of being at W&M is the unlimited access to the historical bldgs and gardens - great places to study! See how that jives with the whole feel of the campus, Colonial Wmsbg undeniably plays a part in the whole W&M atmosphere and experience. You either love it or you don’t.
I agree that if you’re heading to the Outer Banks, go from Wmsbg.
UVa is 2 - 2 1/2 hrs from Wmsbg. It’s always further than people think, but a straight shot on 64. Watch your speed when 64 and 95 merge, the cops are out alot lately; also on I-295 from 95 to 64 east on your way down from DC. Somedays no cops here, somedays loaded!
Good luck and enjoy our great commonwealth!