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: 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 Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Friendly staff, clean and quiet room.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Clean, comfortable, and a great location
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Excellent stay. Highly recommended for a luxurious treat while visiting Williamsburg. Splurge and stay at The Williamsburg Inn- what a treat!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Super courteous staff
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Room was immaculate! The young man who started our fire in the fireplace was very nice; fire burned all night. Check in and check out went smoothly, with very attentive staff. Looking forward to our return.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Ok
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
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.
