Downtown 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.
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.
Things to do
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Williamsburg
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
Very clean rooms and spacious property. It was great for our family for 4 - would definitely visit again.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Yes, the room was clean and well appointed. Staff at check in were very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Room was spotless and the location is perfect for trips to Colonial or the surrounding area. We walked to Colonia daily, and enjoyed how quiet and calm the hotel is!
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area
Positives: The rooms were clean. The beds were comfortable. The staff was very friendly Neutral: pet fees are per night, so I wouldn’t rate this hotel as super pet friendly. Negatives: breakfast was lukewarm at best each morning. Our room lacked hot showers. Water wouldn’t get above warm and then ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn Newport News - Hampton I-64
Every thing was just as expected. Perfect
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Williamsburg-Richmond Rd.
Front staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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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 Go-Karts Plus and Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
