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
You can browse the exhibits at Governor's Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Williamsburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Awesome
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Conference room & hotel room ok. Furniture in room was worn, bed was comfortable. Staff at first was unfriendly- didn’t offer parking ticket- had to wait until they were ready to register later on day.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Love everything about the hotel!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
I love staying in the Colonial Houses every year. Just one quibble with my lovely Market Tavern upstairs room. The door opens onto the first step. You climb up a couple of steps to be able to turn around and close the door behind you. And you have to lean WAY OVER to reach the handle, and the deadbolt ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Beautiful hotel and setting. Room was spacious with balcony view of the two ponds out back. Very relaxing. Check-in somewhat complicated, but staff was very helpful. Price was quite reasonable for a resort of this quality. We would definitely return!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
Hot tub needs to be monitored for kids
Reviewed on 8 May 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.
