Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Williamsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
The Public Hospital of 1773
You can browse the exhibits at The Public Hospital of 1773, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Williamsburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
The Original Ghost of Williamsburg Candlelight Walking Tour
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Deals
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
The front desk staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The rooms were clean and the hotel’s location is perfect for those visiting Colonial Williamsburg.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Excellent property!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Room and bathroom were beautiful, clean, and well-appointed. The hotel and grounds were the perfect setting for a Colonial Williamsburg trip. Restaurant staff were slow and forgetful on multiple dining occasions. Rooms were not ready at the promised check-in time. Overall would recommend and would ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
The overall vibe of the place was amazing
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Really nice balcony, more comfortable mattress than the Inn, and great bathroom!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
Staff at the front desk and guest services desk were, without exception, friendly, helpful, and attentive. The room was very spacious and generally clean. There was one unpleasant looking stain on one of the sofa cushions and the upholstery on one of the dining room chairs was in need of repair. ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Colonial Williamsburg
Downtown Williamsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
