Hotel at a Glance: Fort Magruder Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham

On May 4 and 5, 1862, Union and Confederate troops battled on what was then known as Fort Magruder. Remnants of that encounter—including a cannon and a redoubt—can still be seen at the hotel built on that historic site.

• In-room amenities: All rooms have mini fridges and free WiFi, and most have patios.
• Pups welcome: Up to two dogs may be added for an additional $25 per night.
• Swimsuit ready: in the hotel's indoor and outdoor pools (Outdoor pool is closed for the season)
• Things to do: The hotel is 2 miles from Colonial Williamsburg and within 4 miles of the Busch Gardens and Water Country USA theme parks.

Williamsburg, Virginia: Historic Colonial Town

Part of the Historic Triangle of Virginia (along with Jamestown and Yorktown), Williamsburg was the capital of the colony. It played a central role during the American Revolution—American forces gathered here in 1781 to march to Yorktown for the war's final battle. The city pays homage to this patriotic past with a living museum where fifers march in Revolutionary War regalia and costumed actors portray everyday colonists. Historians have carefully preserved and restored dozens of 18th-century structures within the town; buildings of note include the home of George Wythe, the first Virginian to sign the Declaration of Independence. Yorktown Battlefield is to the east; here, park rangers tell the story of the Revolutionary War's final siege.