– Travelers seeking a personal touch and insider stories would do well to consider staying at a local bed and breakfast (B&B).

B&Bs “are more intimate, with much more personal attention,”Sharon Scruggs and her husband Billy run the Fife and Drum Inn. They are both Williamsburg residents and offer a unique perspective on the history of the area to their guests.

Bed-and-breakfast offers more benefits than what you would find in a chain hotel.

– Your location. Many bed and breakfasts are historical properties that are often found in central areas of scenic areas.

Sharon has lived with the Drum Inn and Fife since generations. Built by her grandfather in 1933, the building is a combination store and apartment buildings. It is located just a few steps from Colonial Williamsburg and the Holiday Grand Illumination fireworks show.

– Character. Part of the charm of a bed and breakfast is the uniqueness; art, décor, and food are integrated to create a complete experience. In all of its guest rooms, Fife and Drum maintains the colonial feel. Some guest rooms feature antique furnishings, four-poster beds with elegant designs in some rooms, and folk art and other artifacts that were part of the restoration period.

– Food. The breakfast portion of bed and breakfasts is not neglected. They are best when they reflect local cuisine. Breakfast at the Fife and Drum is served daily in the Drum. It features a variety of breakfast dishes that are based on traditional family recipes.

– Customization. Visitors to a bed & breakfast have a unique perspective of the place they are visiting and can also choose from special packages that aren’t available in other hotel settings. Local businesses can easily partner with bed and breakfasts to create a seamless and personalized vacation experience.

You can choose from a variety of packages at the Fife and Drum Inn. These include the Historic Triangle Package, which includes three nights, breakfasts, and admission to Yorktown and Jamestown. You can also enjoy romance at bed and breakfast. Hosts can create special packages for guests that include anniversaries or proposals.

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