Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide
Williamsburg
Visit Colonial Williamsburg
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 Admission
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour
Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Great
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Since I graduated from W&M, I've always wanted to stay at this place. No doubt it has a great location. But my disappointment started as soon as I arrived. No one outside to tell me where to park or help with bags. Walked in to a long line of people trying to check in with only 1 person working. ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
The room was clean, and the staff was helpful, but the property is outdated. And the Griffin building is separate from the hotel so you really don’t get the experience of staying there. And heaven forbid your key not work, which happened to me three times, because it means you have to return to the ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
The access to Colonial Williamsburg is easy, and resort amenities are nice.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
It was a very cute room. Very historic. There were ants all over however. But the location was the best. If you are looking for a quiet retreat the Market Square Tavern rooms are not for you. The cannon goes off a lot and drum and fife play frequently. But you can walk everywhere from it.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
This experience fell far below the standard that was advertised and expected. First, I scheduled a timeshare presentation and paid the required $49 fee. After confirming my slot, your team canceled it, stating the time was no longer available, yet my payment has not been refunded. This is unacceptable, ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Check Colonial Williamsburg hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around Colonial Williamsburg
Downtown Williamsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Colonial Heritage Golf Club and Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
