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.
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.
Top hotels in Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Great hotel with an excellent location that makes it very convenient to explore the area. Breakfast is good, but be prepared for it to take some time.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Beautiful well appointed rooms. Incredibly friendly staff. Bed was very comfortable. Excellent stay!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Property was great for our stay with kids. Walking distance to the colonial area. The breakfast was ok but the staff at breakfast were very attentive. I was able to use the gym but many of the machines were out of order. Overall the stay was good.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Beautiful room and grounds. Walk to Colonial Williamsburg is super easy.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
What a treat to get to stay in a historic building in Colonial Williamsburg! Our room at the old tavern was very comfortable and we loved taking our morning cup of coffee out to the back porch and then walking through the still streets. In addition, the staff at the Williamsburg Inn went above and ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
Only stayed for a quick night, but was pleasantly surprised at the property! Our suite felt very private and peaceful. Jacuzzi tub in the room was great!! Will definitely be booking here again next time we go to Busch Gardens!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Colonial Williamsburg
Downtown Williamsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Colonial Heritage Golf Club and Kiskiack Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.
