Experience an unforgettable blend of historic charm and modern thrills.
Williamsburg's wide selection of malls, boutiques, restaurants, spas, golf courses and historical sites and attractions offer a variety of ways to enjoy your vacation at your own pace.
Botanical gardens
Visit more than 30 beautiful and exotic-themed gardens at the nationally recognized Norfolk Botanical Garden.
Historical sights
Experience pre-Revolutionary War America at Jamestown Settlement, where costumed historical interpreters describe and demonstrate daily life in the early 17th century. At Yorktown, visit colonial dwellings that stood during the siege of 1781, when Washington won the Battle of Yorktown to secure our nation’s independence.
Science & space centers
Visit the maritime-themed science center, Nauticus, to experience hands-on exhibits, interactive theaters, aquariums, digital high-definition films and more. Discover the Virginia Air & Space Center's historic aircraft, including the Apollo 12 command module that went to the moon.
Shopping
Shop for brand-name values at the Prime Outlets at Williamsburg, or peruse more than 70,000 items at the 200-acre Williamsburg Pottery.
Theme parks
Spend a fun-filled day at area theme parks, including the world-class Busch Gardens Williamsburg and the thrilling water rides and attractions of Water Country USA.
Wine tasting
Enjoy a wine-tasting tour any time of year at The Williamsburg Winery and receive a monogrammed glass as a souvenir.
Owner favorites
- Walk through time at Colonial Williamsburg
- Visit the Jamestown Settlement
- Discover golf at Ford's Colony
- Spend a day at the theme parks
- Relive the colonial experience at Yorktown
- Shop for treasures of colonial times
- Stroll the campus of the College of William &Mary