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
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour
Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Deals
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
"It is so rare to have great customer service but they do a great job! Nice property."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
"Room and property was very clean and quiet and in very good shape. Slightly confusing with many buildings so took a little bit to figure out where you were. Walking distance to Colonial Williamsburg and lots of shops and restaurants. Keurig coffee in the room which was nice but any more than that ..."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
"Only complaint was check in call was 10 minutes past advertised time of 4 pm. Loved that we stayed in a historic "tavern" right in the middle of historic Main Street. We were immersed in history for 4 days, truly amazing!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
"1st class property. Excellant service"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
"Convenient to William and Mary. Clean room."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
"Clean rooms. Spacious apartment. Staff were friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Colonial Williamsburg
Downtown Williamsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Colonial National Historical Park 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.