Colonial Williamsburg Travel 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.
Things to do
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour
Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Nice place
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Room and property was very clean and quiet and in very good shape. Slightly confusing with many buildings so took a little bit to figure out where you were. Walking distance to Colonial Williamsburg and lots of shops and restaurants. Keurig coffee in the room which was nice but any more than that ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Greatest amenity is that you are right in the middle of the historic district. Waking up there is wonderful despite early mowing and leaf blowing (so that it’s not done during open hours to preserve historic experience). Being able to park there.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
1st class property. Excellant service
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
I bought a room for my wife and son. when they checked in the hotel wouldn't give them a room without first talking to me on the phone... 1. I didn't like this, the room was paid for. 2. how does the hotel know who was on the phone? if it was a fraud, how would they know. seems pretty dumb to me. ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
There was no hot water in my unit and it took hours before i could shower
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Colonial Williamsburg
Downtown Williamsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Colonial National Historical Park are top sights worth seeing.
West Williamsburg Heights
West Williamsburg Heights might not have many top sights, but Merchants Square and Governor's Palace 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 Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center and Colonial Heritage Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.
