Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Merchants Square
During your visit to Williamsburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Merchants Square. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Williamsburg at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Governor's Palace
Explore this ostentatious residence, which was built as a bold display of royal authority in the years leading up to the American Revolution.
Bruton Parish Church
After visiting Bruton Parish Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Williamsburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Williamsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
The Public Hospital of 1773
You can browse the exhibits at The Public Hospital of 1773, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Williamsburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Patriots Tour of Colonial Williamsburg or Williamsburg 101
History of Slavery Tour in Williamsburg
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Colonial Williamsburg: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Deals
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Our room was very clean and refreshed each day. The entire staff were friendly and helpful. The free breakfast was adequate with a variety of fresh food choices. The facility in general is clean and comfortable, but in need of some maintenance and refurbishing. The outdoor eating area is sorely in ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
We have stayed in several of the autograph collection and this property just is not up to par. Our room was reasonably clean but worn. Hallway had banged up walls, doors badly needed a paint job, furniture was old and worn. No shampoo. No complementary water…. Bottle of water in the room was $7. ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Room exceptionally clean. Nice little touches in room including turndown service. Valets very helpful and professional.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Beautiful room and grounds. Walk to Colonial Williamsburg is super easy.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
What a treat to get to stay in a historic building in Colonial Williamsburg! Our room at the old tavern was very comfortable and we loved taking our morning cup of coffee out to the back porch and then walking through the still streets. In addition, the staff at the Williamsburg Inn went above and ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
I love this place! From the moment I drove up the driveway surrounded by manicured lawns and the Magnificent Powhatan mansion I was awed. The unit itself was just perfect. Two bedrooms two baths a full kitchen with utensils and a back deck overlooking a small pond. The weather cooperated so I was ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Colonial Williamsburg
Downtown Williamsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field are top sights worth seeing.
West Williamsburg Heights
West Williamsburg Heights might not have many top sights, but Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field and Merchants Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Midtown
While Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ripley's Believe It or Not! and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.
Kingsmill
While visiting Kingsmill, you might make a stop by sights like Kingsmill Plantation Golf Course and Colonial National Historical Park.
Lightfoot
Shopping, gardens and restaurants are some highlights of Lightfoot. Make a stop by Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center or Swing Kingz while you're exploring.
Norge
The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Norge. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Colonial Heritage Golf Club and Kiskiack Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.
