Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Williamsburg February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Williamsburg Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Williamsburg.dx6296)[Hotels in Williamsburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Williamsburg-Hotels.d6296.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Williamsburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Williamsburg.d6296.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Williamsburg Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Williamsburg.d6296.Car-Hire-Guide)[Williamsburg Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Williamsburg.d6296.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Williamsburg, VA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Williamsburg Types of activities Where to stay [Williamsburg travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Williamsburg.dx6296) ![Williamsburg featuring heritage architecture, a coastal town and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296/88d48e15-4f14-4089-b2e4-94837cd65176.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Williamsburg featuring heritage architecture, a coastal town and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296/88d48e15-4f14-4089-b2e4-94837cd65176.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Williamsburg showing military items, a garden and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296/76b88010-cc8f-4ba9-84fe-5f5316c492d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Williamsburg showing wildflowers, a garden and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296/fe55bc7f-7bb7-45e7-a574-b2180ea125e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Williamsburg as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296/bc83adf9-77bd-430a-9a7b-b40f42122e05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Williamsburg Attractions Take a step back in time when you visit historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Williamsburg activities will make you feel like a real colonial settler during the days of British rule and the War of Independence. Williamsburg tours are perfect for history buffs and families alike who are keen on learning more about United States’ history while having fun at the same time. One of the main attractions in Williamsburg is the Williamsburg-Jamestown-Yorktown triangle. This area is chock full of American history played out on a daily basis. Soldiers, fife and drum groups, period costumes, and preserved colonial houses are all part of this must see destination. Adults and children alike will enjoy one of the best colonial reproduction cities ever made in the country. If you plan on visiting some of the places in this part of Williamsburg, make sure you pick up a map before you begin your journey. Next on your list of things to do in Williamsburg, VA should be the Busch Gardens theme park. Located across the street from the historical district of the city, Busch Gardens offers a variety of thrilling attractions, adventures, and live shows which cater to people of all ages. After a thrilling day at Busch Gardens, kick your feet up, have a drink and enjoy some authentic colonial food at one of Williamsburg's many taverns. These local spots are popular among tourists and residents alike because of their authentic feeling and great tasting food. If you're interested in playing a round of golf, there are a variety of Williamsburg excursions offering transportation to one of the area's many top rated golf courses. There are over a dozen courses scattered throughout the area, so there's plenty of golf to go around for every green-loving tourist. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Williamsburg ### Tours & day trips [See all 45 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Full-Day Tour in Washington DC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3847832/db130971-0881-4c40-9b9b-03a47d2b79a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Tour in Washington DC 15h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available £91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-in-washington-dc.a3847832.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4122781/da6cbdb5-a408-42c9-a80b-1a525162ae44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour 1h 45m 9/10 22 reviews Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/williamsburg-ghosts-witches-and-pirates-tour.a4122781.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Williamsburg: Pirate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47869026/0234ecfd-47c6-452d-9d0b-8cc94c7e0bfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Williamsburg: Pirate Tour 1h 45m Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/williamsburg-pirate-tour.a47869026.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Williamsburg: Colonial Williamsburg Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50414509/aa83eba6-791b-45d8-b6c3-3e3dc8ad841b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Williamsburg: Colonial Williamsburg Ticket Free cancellation available £27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/williamsburg-colonial-williamsburg-ticket.a50414509.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Let's Go Sail Virginia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1368568/38d9104e-1cba-4780-add7-cfe27a6b95b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Let's Go Sail Virginia 2h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lets-go-sail-virginia.a1368568.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45944024/6ba39f5b-a4e4-4089-b7d1-333da71e949e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour 1h Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/williamsburg-the-patriots-historical-walking-tour.a45944024.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48281725/83789d10-5584-47b5-80b5-38d126e83d1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour 1h 45m 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colonial-williamsburg-colonial-history-guided-walking-tour.a48281725.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Exclusive Private Tour of the Jamestown Settlement](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47242687/d248a5a8-b1d3-482f-8e48-9e652da0d861.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Exclusive Private Tour of the Jamestown Settlement 3h 40m Free cancellation available £139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exclusive-private-tour-of-jamestown-and-historic-jamestowne.a47242687.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Williamsburg: Haunted Ghosts, Witches, and Pirates Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44648820/1708e2d1-c5d7-4020-aa79-4d4e4914857a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Williamsburg: Haunted Ghosts, Witches, and Pirates Tour 2h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/williamsburg-haunted-ghosts-witches-and-pirates-tour.a44648820.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Williamsburg: Secrets of Williamsburg Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44548949/c362a9ac-a246-45a8-a660-091034000176.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Williamsburg: Secrets of Williamsburg Walking Tour 1h 30m 2/10 1 review Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/williamsburg-untold-stories-walking-history-tour.a44548949.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 15 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Exclusive Private Tour of the Jamestown Settlement](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47242687/d248a5a8-b1d3-482f-8e48-9e652da0d861.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Exclusive Private Tour of the Jamestown Settlement 3h 40m Free cancellation available £139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exclusive-private-tour-of-jamestown-and-historic-jamestowne.a47242687.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Williamsburg’s Winter Wonderland Private: Historic Holiday Stroll](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47400691/10e52530-e59d-4621-8831-a852d5c4ccea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Williamsburg’s Winter Wonderland Private: Historic Holiday Stroll 2h Free cancellation available £479 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/williamsburgs-winter-wonderland-a-historic-holiday-stroll.a47400691.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47628832/571af0c8-3cd4-4deb-801b-eeca5f55f759.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour 1h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/murder-mayhem-and-scandal-1-hour-historical-character-tour.a47628832.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Tour of Colonial Williamsburg From the DC Area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47593795/6830119a-097f-4eef-8805-d34e2c7729bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Tour of Colonial Williamsburg From the DC Area 11h Free cancellation available £2,971 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-tour-of-colonial-williamsburg.a47593795.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Shadows of the Past Private Tour: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47395564/b72862a6-0e79-4fec-9005-88f58b656da4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shadows of the Past Private Tour: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy 2h Free cancellation available £479 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shadows-of-the-past-tracing-slaverys-legacy-in-williamsburg.a47395564.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50653705/53203977-ac3f-4225-8606-187ea2bef6c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/williamsburgs-famous-ghosts-self-guided-audio-walking-tour.a50653705.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Private tour from Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48408775/09f933ae-d6ab-466f-a5ce-6a0cd740027a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour from Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site 8h 30m Free cancellation available £480 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-from-williamsburg-to-monticello-world-heritage-site.a48408775.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Flavours & Footsteps: A Private Culinary Walk Through Williamsburg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47402432/f41593d7-982f-424b-b68f-0a3c33e701c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Flavours & Footsteps: A Private Culinary Walk Through Williamsburg 2h Free cancellation available £1,312 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hours-private-williamsburgs-culinary-trail-a-feast-of-flavours.a47402432.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Exclusive Private Tour of Historic William and Mary College](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45683761/335adbd0-a754-4b51-ac6c-bb64bef72963.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Exclusive Private Tour of Historic William and Mary College 1h Free cancellation available £55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-william-and-mary-tour-of-sir-christopher-wren.a45683761.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![What Says Virginia: A Question of Independence.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47475064/51e46332-97c7-433f-9f4f-fa5d20e89985.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### What Says Virginia: A Question of Independence. 1h Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/one-hour-private-walking-tour-to-discover-independence-of-virgnia.a47475064.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/396718/a621aa43-d650-42f6-bc18-631b02605042.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets 1d+ 9/10 271 reviews £43 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/busch-gardens-williamsburg-theme-park-tickets.a396718.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Colonial Williamsburg Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1153013/d17a3b53-60c2-4bd4-83f5-051561d3d64c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colonial Williamsburg Admission 2d 8.4/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available £27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colonial-williamsburg-admission.a1153013.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ![Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1354727/9c4a4f45-11b1-4858-91a4-a8e94a5d10c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket 7d 10/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available £21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jamestown-settlement-american-revolution-museum-7-day-ticket.a1354727.activity-details?&rid=6296&location=Williamsburg&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Williamsburg | Number of things to do | 51 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour](/things-to-do/williamsburgs-famous-ghosts-self-guided-audio-walking-tour.a50653705.activity-details): £8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets](/things-to-do/busch-gardens-williamsburg-theme-park-tickets.a396718.activity-details)[Colonial Williamsburg Admission](/things-to-do/colonial-williamsburg-admission.a1153013.activity-details)[Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket](/things-to-do/jamestown-settlement-american-revolution-museum-7-day-ticket.a1354727.activity-details)[Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour](/things-to-do/williamsburg-the-patriots-historical-walking-tour.a45944024.activity-details)[Civil War Battlefields: GPS-Guided Audio Tour Bundle](/things-to-do/gettysburg-antietam-and-yorktown-battlefields-self-guided-bundle-tours.a46310732.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour](/things-to-do/williamsburg-the-patriots-historical-walking-tour.a45944024.activity-details)[Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour](/things-to-do/williamsburg-ghosts-witches-and-pirates-tour.a4122781.activity-details)[Williamsburg: Pirate Tour](/things-to-do/williamsburg-pirate-tour.a47869026.activity-details)[Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/colonial-williamsburg-colonial-history-guided-walking-tour.a48281725.activity-details)[Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/williamsburg-va-history-of-slavery-guided-walking-tour.a47970738.activity-details) | | With kids | [Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets](/things-to-do/busch-gardens-williamsburg-theme-park-tickets.a396718.activity-details)[Colonial Williamsburg Admission](/things-to-do/colonial-williamsburg-admission.a1153013.activity-details)[Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour](/things-to-do/williamsburg-the-patriots-historical-walking-tour.a45944024.activity-details)[Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour](/things-to-do/williamsburg-ghosts-witches-and-pirates-tour.a4122781.activity-details)[Williamsburg: Colonial Williamsburg Ticket](/things-to-do/williamsburg-colonial-williamsburg-ticket.a50414509.activity-details) | ## What to do in Williamsburg --- ### Popular places to visit ![Christmas town at Busch Garden ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296/5d4a638a-15fd-4cac-97c5-8da467e2cf8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Busch-Gardens-Williamsburg-Williamsburg.d6083745.Attraction) ![Crim Dell in spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296/4ca244c6-a355-4466-875a-ffbdce4f8db3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/College-Of-William-And-Mary-Williamsburg.d6083749.Attraction) ![Monument in Jamestown, Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083759/cd4a4e77-5464-4cb3-8759-f87130eb15fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jamestown Settlement You can browse the exhibits at Jamestown Settlement, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Berkeley. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jamestown-Settlement-Williamsburg.d6083759.Attraction) ![KN2BHG USA Virginia VA Colonial Williamsburg Merchants Square Duke of Gloucester Street Fall Autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561892297/e15a4f22-43c9-458c-af38-a010c3d92c2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merchants-Square-Williamsburg.d553248621561892297.Attraction) ![Historic Jamestowne featuring general coastal views, a statue or sculpture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093287/7d7869ce-e6d8-433c-b46a-e5fa5a762805.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Jamestowne-Williamsburg.d6093287.Attraction) ![KN2A93 USA Virginia VA Williamsburg Entrance to the Wedmore Place hotel and Williamsburg Winery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083777/f10d231d-e747-4f7c-8cef-8aa4e2559063.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Williamsburg-Winery-Williamsburg.d6083777.Attraction) ![AN0PD1 Williamsburg Virginia va Williamsburg Inn Golden Horseshoe Golf Course Club House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083755/18676a6d-03d0-4367-a867-332857a0aa50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Horseshoe-Golf-Club-Williamsburg.d6083755.Attraction) ![Williamsburg_RipleysBeliveItorNot_507738_06](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661712/a7b0d4f6-26f5-449c-b4a5-4d8f28866771.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ripley's Believe It or Not! Enjoy a show at Ripley's Believe It or Not!, a popular theatre in Williamsburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ripleys-Believe-It-Or-Not-Williamsburg.d553248621532661712.Attraction) ![Governor\'s Palace featuring a garden and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083757/5a6c6d1c-981b-4596-a180-36d5b8bb20de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Governors-Palace-Colonial-Williamsburg.d6083757.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Williamsburg ![Punishment the old fashioned way!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296/4f132b1a-e124-409b-9ed6-66d17a08e235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Colonial Williamsburg While visiting Colonial Williamsburg, you might make a stop by sights like Governor's Palace and Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Williamsburg-Colonial-Williamsburg.dx891431397831487488) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kingsmill While visiting Kingsmill, you might make a stop by sights like Kingsmill Plantation Golf Course and Colonial National Historical Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Williamsburg-Kingsmill.dx553248635976473163) ![Christmastime is the most joyful of seasons in Colonial Williamsburg, and certainly the best time to visit. The entire town is adorned with handmade wreaths such as this one, all containing fresh fruit or unique items that correspond with the building they're placed on. Steaming colonial-style hot chocolate is served by a few of the buildings, and fireplaces are aplenty. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296/526271b1-5d03-4ca0-ad97-56bb8c83bfd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Williamsburg If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Colonial National Historical Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Williamsburg-Downtown-Williamsburg.dx975887952186179584) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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