Downtown Williamsburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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.
Activities

Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour

Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour

Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Williamsburg Hotel Deals

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
We stayed for a one night stopover and everything went very smoothly, the apartment was clean, spacious and the staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Vacation Village At Williamsburg
Check in process was quick and easy. The staff were great. The unit was spacious and clean. The indoor pool was excellent. My kids really enjoyed it. Great quiet place only 10 to 15 minutes away from Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, which me and my family frequent often will definitely be coming back ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Greensprings Williamsburg
It was okay
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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
Clean room. Everything was good except the strong smell of weed in the main lobby.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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
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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 Colonial Heritage Golf Club and Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center, a few notable attractions nearby.


