Downtown Williamsburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Williamsburg
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.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Have a fun-filled day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and find out why this is a popular theme park in Williamsburg. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Jamestown Settlement
You can browse the exhibits at Jamestown Settlement, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Berkeley. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
College of William and Mary
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit College of William and Mary during your trip to Williamsburg. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Williamsburg Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Williamsburg Winery during your travels to Williamsburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Historic Jamestowne
The site of America’s oldest colony, this historical park offers an intriguing perspective into the lives of the country’s first settlers.
Activities
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Patriots Tour of Colonial Williamsburg or Williamsburg 101
History of Slavery Tour in Williamsburg
Our pick of the best Downtown Williamsburg Hotel Deals
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
"Very clean room, had a late check in the staff we waiting with my key and directions at the front desk"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
"The condo was newly renovated and very clean w/ comfortable furniture (love the bed). The pools are awesome and the grounds are absolutely beautiful!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
"Big comfortable rooms with easy access. Great pools. Fantastic includes breakfast an ideal location"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Greensprings Williamsburg
"The Management scheduled 4 times to clean, but it never happen. I gave up trying, but don't let that stop you from asking. Other than that, enjoyed the place."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area
"Everything good but breakfast is not good"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Williamsburg-Historic Gateway by IHG
"In door pool. Staff was great"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Williamsburg
West Williamsburg Heights
West Williamsburg Heights might not have many top sights, but Kaplan Arena and Merchants Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Colonial Williamsburg
While visiting Colonial Williamsburg, you might make a stop by sights like Governor's Palace and Golden Horseshoe Golf Club.
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 Kaplan Arena and Ripley's Believe It or Not!.
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 Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center and Colonial Heritage Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.
