Colonial Williamsburg Travel 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.
Things to do

Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour

Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour

Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour

Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Colonial Williamsburg

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Clean facilities, pleasant staff, excellent location
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
directions to parking confusing
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Wonderful hotel! Great location and gracious hospitality.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Staff always courteous! Lovely stay year after year!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Eric with maintenance was fantastic! was prompt in helping us get into the room after the lock failed and was prompt in getting us out of the room after we were locked in as the door knob was not working. Staff was great in crediting us for a couple of drinks and an appetizer. Everyone was friendly ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
It was a perfect option for.our family of 6. While there were minor cosmetic conerns with the room, they didnt interfere with our stay.
Reviewed on 27 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 Kaplan Arena.

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.

