The Aldrich House Bed & Breakfast is located in the city of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. This historic area, Colonial Williamsburg, is unique. There are other towns who try to create an historic atmosphere, but there are none who do it as well as Colonial Williamsburg. The mile long strip, Duke of Gloucester Street, is lined with homes and buildings dating back to the 1600s. Some of these places are reconstructed and some are actual renovated. Colonial Williamsburg offers tours through these homes and buildings by guides who know their history and most everything there is to know about that particular site. There are character actors who portray Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Martha Washington and the like who are truly fascinating to see and who field guestions from the audience with amazing ease while staying in character. There are musicians who play 18th century music on violins, lutes, guitars, tin whistles, harpsichords, etc and sing throughout the taverns (dining areas) and who also participate in evening programs throughout the year in Colonial Williamsburg. If you love history and you love music, you can't help but love this place. The Aldrich House Bed & Breakfast is located just a block from the historic area. The owners, Tom and Sue Patton, are very familiar with the happenings in Colonial Williamsburg and can assist you in enjoying your stay at the Aldrich House and your visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Once you've experienced Colonial Williamsburg and the Aldrich House Bed & Breakfast you will want to return again and again.