Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide

Williamsburg

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Merchants Square

9.2/10 (1,649 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Colonial Williamsburg Admission

฿1,295
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour

Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour

฿835
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Magic Happens at The Wagsters Magic Theatre

Magic Happens at The Wagsters Magic Theatre

฿1,133
per adult
Magic Happens at The Wagsters Magic Theatre
Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour

Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour

฿835
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour
Williamsburg: Pirate Tour

Williamsburg: Pirate Tour

฿835
per adult
Williamsburg: Pirate Tour
Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

฿835
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Colonial Williamsburg

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
105 Visitors Center Dr Williamsburg VA
The price is ฿3,245 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,245
฿4,496 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,024 reviews)
"Hotel is next to the visitor's center which was very convenient for catching the free shuttle bus to Colonial Williamsburg & the main reason I selected it. My only complaint is that there isn't enough seating after around 8:00 AM for all of the guests who take advantage of the included breakfast. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
310 S England St Williamsburg VA
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The price is ฿7,678 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿7,678
฿8,820 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great except the cupboard to go food. The selection was terrible."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

5 out of 5
136 East Francis Street Williamsburg VA
The price is ฿13,846 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿13,846
฿17,466 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
136 Francis Street East Williamsburg VA
The price is ฿4,904 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,904
฿6,737 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
136 Francis Street East Williamsburg VA
The price is ฿4,495 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿4,495
฿6,271 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

3.5 out of 5
3601 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg VA
The price is ฿2,252 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,252
฿3,528 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
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Where to stay in Colonial Williamsburg

Find the best Colonial Williamsburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Kingsmill

While visiting Kingsmill, you might make a stop by sights like Kingsmill Plantation Golf Course and Colonial National Historical Park.

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Downtown Williamsburg

If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Colonial National Historical Park are top sights worth seeing.

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 Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field.

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Lightfoot

Shopping, gardens and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Lightfoot. Make a stop by Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center 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.

Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide