Williamsburg Travel Guide

Williamsburg is where history comes alive and visitors fall in love in just one visit to this city in southern Virginia. Visitors love to wander through the historic streets and explore Colonial Williamsburg in all its glory. There are some modern attractions to this city too, including theme parks like Busch Gardens. What’s more, visitors can shop ‘til they drop in Williamsburg, with the biggest outlet mall in the state, as well as High Street boutiques and souvenirs.

Things to Do in Williamsburg

Of course, you can't visit Williamsburg without a tour of Colonial Williamsburg. Visitors in town love to visit the Governor’s Palace, which was built way back in 1706. With tours, toursits and locals are able to see what it would have been like in the early days. The Jamestown Settlement is also a fantastic museum that shows life in the 17th century where visitors can hear about the stories of English settlers. No trip to Williamsburg is complete without going to Colonial National Historic Park. For art enthusiasts, there is the Muscarelle Museum of Art and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. For some fun with all the family, head to Busch Gardens. This theme park is full of excitement and thrills, with roller coasters and shows like no other.

Best Time to Visit Williamsburg

The spring and summer are good times of the year to visit Williamsburg.