Downtown 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.
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.
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 Downtown Williamsburg
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
"No complaints! Everything was wonderful! Will go back!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
"It was a rough, bugs in room, no lighting outside, given wrong room number, parking space was taken by another guest and nothing done, had to park over a block away and much more...overall awful experience"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
"I loved how it was right next to the Williamsburg Welcome Center. The rest of the Historic Triangle Area was within a 20 to 30 minute drive. The staff were friendly and helpful with any questions I had. As a solo traveler I felt completely safe and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this hotel ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area
"Everything good but breakfast is not good"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Greensprings Williamsburg
"Fantastic stay ! Can't wait to go back again !"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Williamsburg-Historic Gateway by IHG
"The ceiling had a small hole, between the beds. Was unable too see if their might be spying cameras. Bathroom need too be corrected and the door. Wouldn’t stay here, unless I buy a spying device finder for cautionary purposes"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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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.
