Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide

Williamsburg

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Merchants Square

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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.
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Things to do

Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Rp692.828
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Williamsburg: Jamestown Settlement Ticket with Combo Option

Williamsburg: Jamestown Settlement Ticket with Combo Option

Rp357.220
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Williamsburg: Jamestown Settlement Ticket with Combo Option
Our Merry Band of Characters, Sir Colin from England, Grace Sherwood the witch, Mr Pirate, Blackbeard, Maiden Lexi.

Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour

Rp446.525
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Williamsburg: 'We Shall Overcome' Black History Walking Tour

Williamsburg: 'We Shall Overcome' Black History Walking Tour

Rp625.135
per adult
Williamsburg: 'We Shall Overcome' Black History Walking Tour
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour

Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour

Rp446.525
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

Rp446.525
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour
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Where to stay in Colonial Williamsburg

Find the best Colonial Williamsburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Kingsmill

While visiting Kingsmill, you might make a stop by sights like Kingsmill Plantation Golf Course and Colonial National Historical Park.

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Downtown Williamsburg

If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Colonial National Historical Park are top sights worth seeing.

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 Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field.

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.

Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide