Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide

Williamsburg

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Merchants Square

9.2/10 (1,649 reviews)
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
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
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
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Top hotels in Colonial Williamsburg

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
105 Visitors Center Dr Williamsburg VA
The price is Rp1.463.294 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.463.294
Rp2.082.407 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,964 reviews)
"Clean rooms great for families"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
310 S England St Williamsburg VA
The price is Rp2.773.535 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.773.535
Rp3.197.218 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
136 Francis Street East Williamsburg VA
The price is Rp2.365.014 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.365.014
Rp3.299.480 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

5 out of 5
136 East Francis Street Williamsburg VA
The price is Rp6.513.161 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp6.513.161
Rp8.312.359 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
136 Francis Street East Williamsburg VA
The price is Rp1.735.781 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.735.781
Rp2.582.154 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Vacation Village At Williamsburg

Vacation Village At Williamsburg

3 out of 5
4870 Longhill Road Williamsburg VA
The price is Rp1.541.752 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp1.541.752
Rp1.960.323 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
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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