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

Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour

Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour

Williamsburg: Haunted Ghosts, Witches, and Pirates Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Williamsburg

Vacation Village At Williamsburg
The unit was clean and quiet. The beds were comfortable. The condo was in need of refurbishment with chipped appliances and furniture and stained and torn carpeting. Check-in took longer than expected. Staff was friendly. We did not have time to use any amenities. Check out chores were reasonable: ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
We previously stayed here in 2019, and the rooms are updated and modernized since then. Access, check in/out were very convenient and simple.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Greensprings Williamsburg
It was a great place especially for a family of 5.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

The Colonies at Williamsburg
I really enjoyed myself
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony
Beautiful property!! Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Comfort Suites Airport
The staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Williamsburg

West Williamsburg Heights
West Williamsburg Heights might not have many top sights, but Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field and Merchants Square 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 Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field and Ripley's Believe It or Not!.

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.


