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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets
Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Colonial Contradictions Self Guided Walking Tour of Williamsburg
We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Williamsburg
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
"Very spacious, basically an apartment. There's a washing machine and dryer shared between two units. Parking is right in front on the entrance, no long walks down hallways with your luggage. Our unit had two bathrooms with showers and a jetted tub. Kitchen is furnished but with a portable two heater ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
"Many activities available. Beautiful grounds."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Colonies at Williamsburg
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Greensprings Williamsburg
"Excellent clean resort. We went in April and pool and restaurant were closed because it was not in season."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg
"We truly enjoyed our stay! This was our first visit, and we were celebrating our little boy’s 6th birthday. The staff went above and beyond to make our trip feel special, the food was wonderful, and everything was incredibly easy and accessible. We made such great memories here and definitely plan ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Kingsmill Resort
"The staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Williamsburg
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.
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 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.
