Downtown Williamsburg Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Williamsburg
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.

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.

Jamestown Settlement
You can browse the exhibits at Jamestown Settlement, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Berkeley. Amble around this quaint 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

We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience

Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour

Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Top hotels in Downtown Williamsburg

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Everything was wonderful from check in to check out. I will be returning
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Vacation Village At Williamsburg
It was nice and spacious. Wish the water tank had enough water to heat tub w out having to wait
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Greensprings Williamsburg
Fair
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony
it This hotel delivered a true five-star experience from start to finish. Located in a safe and peaceful area, we felt completely at ease throughout our stay. The amenities were exceptional, especially the immaculate indoor spa and pool, which provided a relaxing and luxurious retreat. The customer ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Comfort Suites Airport
My vehicle got damaged multiple times property doesn’t have cameras. The card to the door wouldn’t work half the time.. staff would knock on the door and open without waiting for a response speaking Spanish.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn Newport News - Hampton I-64
When we checked in the lady at the front desk was nice. When we got to our room and got settled, we unpacked I noticed that there were sticky rings on the TV stand where somebody had set glasses down and it didn’t get wiped up. I bring wipes with me so I wiped that up then we turned down the sofa ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Williamsburg

West Williamsburg Heights
West Williamsburg Heights might not have many top sights, but Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field 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 Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field 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.


