Downtown Williamsburg Travel Guide
Williamsburg
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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.
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 family-friendly 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.
Things to do
Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour
Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour
Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour
Williamsburg: Haunted Ghosts, Witches, and Pirates Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Williamsburg
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Ok
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Airport
Had several room changes before settling in for the night. Room was clean and well appointed for our short stay. Breakfast was ok, not many options, and only offered pork sausage, flat frisbee shaped eggs, and cold boiled eggs for protein choices. Fruit was bananas.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Newport News - Hampton I-64
Great staff
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Greensprings Williamsburg
Yes
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony
Clean room very quiet but spacious even better than the pictures. Definitely recommend staying here staff was very helpful as well! 10/10
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
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 Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center and Colonial Heritage Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.
