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Sunrise

Kingsmill Sunrise

Beat the crowds at the historic plantation grounds for the first light of day.

Best time: sunriseAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 06:49

    Kingsmill Plantation

    Arrive at Kingsmill Plantation. The site dates back to the mid 1730s and offers a quiet, open space to watch the sun come up. The view faces WSW, aligning with the sunrise direction on 15 January.

  2. 07:19

    Kingsmill Plantation

    Watch the sunrise. On 15 January the sun rises at 07:19. On 15 April it rises at 06:32. On 15 July it rises at 05:58. On 15 October it rises at 07:14.

  3. 08:04

    Head to a nearby spot for breakfast or coffee. No food or drink options are listed in the immediate context. Check the route to the nearest cafe in Williamsburg.

Local tip

The plantation grounds are open for early morning access. Bring a jacket as it can be chilly before sunrise.

Check before you go

  • Check opening hours for any food or drink stops you find on your way, as none are listed here.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Williamsburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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