Discover Colonial Williamsburg and become a citizen of the Revolutionary City. Engage with the local community and experience firsthand the daily struggles of wartime. Explore our art museums, unleash your kids’ inner colonists, tee off a game of golf, or relax and unwind at the Spa.
416-430 E Duke of Gloucester St Williamsburg , VA 23185 United States
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This place is awesome turn back in time. Plenty of history to see and interact with. Great tours . Get your tickets online. Two days would give you enough time to spend quality time.
Fun and informative. I did find that sometimes the commercialization overshadowed the historical correctness. However, most of the interpreters were nice, helpful, and balanced 2013 and 1776 well .
I recommend going with plenty of time to walk around and explore. That way you can poke through the shops and get swept up in the re-enactments and demonstrations.
I go every year, and stay in the colonial houses. - wonderful step back in time to the 18th century. Love the taverns and trade shops as well as historic homes , and best of all, the music programs.
So much to do...almost need about two days or so if you want to see everything. So much history to be learned.
A lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes . Toured the Governors Mansion which I enjoyed. I recommend taking a stroll through the area at night if you have the chance.
Great copy of the original Williamsburg with attention to detail. In case you're in the area you gotta visit this place.
All things 18th century are re-enacted here to entertaining effect, but the most hands on fun can be had with the bricklayer, the wig maker, or at the evening dances . - Green Guide Editor
Lots of fun with great history presentations! Governors mansion tour moves quick so be ready to take it all in fast!
From Merchant Square to top-notch acting, this immerses you in historical times. Great for kids! The night-life is conducive for adults!
Fife and Drum Corps are awesome. Maze at the Governor's Palace is fun for adults and kids. Weapon demonstrations are fun. Learn your history America.
A picturesque version of living history. Buying a Patriot Pass allows access to points of interest like the Governor's Mansion, strolling the streets and shops is informative as well .
Fun, but pricey . You can park at Merchants Square (lots of yummy food!) and walk through C.Williamsburg without paying the entrance fee, though you won't be able to enter the homes/buildings.
I’d recommend getting the multi-day pass to get the most out of your buck. And besides: You’ll need more than one day if you want to check out more of this place!
After the crowds have left, nighttime is one of the best times to experience Colonial Williamsburg. More than 27 houses & taverns have overnight guest rooms for rent to extend your stay. - Green Guide
Parents with children: control your kids! It’s annoying when they’re screaming while trying to listen to a speaker on a tour . If you can’t silence them, please leave the tour .
I see there's a tip claiming you can see the "majority" of CW without a ticket. That's misleading. All the sites apart from Bruton Parish Church and the two meetinghouses require a ticket.
Great chicken bites and artichoke dip to be at restaurants in this area. Worth the trip.
Williamsburg became Virginia's capital in 1699 after it moved from Jamestown , the first permanent English settlement in America. Today it represents the core of the American Revolutionary experience.
One of the best preserved pieces of American history. Please go see this place if you ever get the opportunity.
Did you know? From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg was the capital and the political and cultural center of Virginia; at the time the largest, most populous, and most influential of the American colonies. Read more
Lots of Colonial history and Historic places you can visit. Makes for a great day trip for anyone interested in history.
Buy your tour , carriage ride, and performance tickets early in your stay as things sell out quickly. Don't miss the official Williamsburg ghost tours -- you get to go inside the buildings
Make sure you visit the Great Hopes Plantation even though its a little off the beaten path from the Duke of Gloucester Street
Loved the brickyard! Kids got dirty and enjoyed every minute.
Expensive entrance fee, but once you're in, it's totally worth every penny. Great family fun.
Wife and I love to come here once a month...so much to do and see
Beautiful place, great food, and amazing tours !
It is best to go when it's not hot. Go on a perfect day! Go see EVERYTHING! Don't let a hot day ruin it for you.
Invest in a $10 "bottomless" cider mug. For the calendar year, get unlimited cider , soda , and coffee from the cider stand, bakery , taverns, and Kimball Theater .
Download the Colonial Williamsburg Explorer mobile app to help find your way around and view daily events !
The first permanent English settlement in the New World, Williamsburg is a historic town that contains many original structures and recreations of life in the 18th century.
The best time of year to go is around Christmas when you can see all of the decorations! It is Beautiful!
It's like walking into The Colonial Period except with tourists .
The BEST family trip you'll ever take!!!! You'll earn so much and have an amazing time with your family and/or friends!
Definitely check out the wig shop. Very interesting what was in style back then.
Don't miss the coffee shop where you get a free sample of some delicious hot chocolate
You can see a majority of it without paying for the ticket, some of the historic shops, museums , and exhibitions are only available with ticket.
The Call to Arms performance that reenacted free Blacks joining the revolution was excellent.
Check the schedule and catch one of the public addresses by George Washington... Inspiring today & more relevant for today's time than you would think!
Interactive things for kids to get involved in. Great learning experience.
We love this place there is so much to see worth coming 2 days but pack a lunch food is expensive .
After struggling in the disease-infested swampland of Jamestown for many years, the colonists decided to move their capital inland. The new capital city was re-named Williamsburg.
It's a great place to just walk around and relax and soak up history.
You can’t go wrong strolling Duke of Gloucester Street .
One of my favorite places to walk around at night, great for a ghost story or two as well
It's very hot during the summer! Wear shorts and comfortable shoes , as this place is big!
Nice diggs, lots of stuff to do in the surrounding areas
This place is great, atmospheric and educational
Spend a couple days, enjoy walking around, and definitely eat at The Cheese Shop .
Lovely place to stay. Great staff and rooms. Within walking distance to all the attractions. - Todd A Williams
Best site in all of colonial Williamsburg. It’s worth all the hype and wait time. The inside is amazing and the outside is gorgeous. I would suggest that it’s the first stop in colonial Williamsburg. - James C
Start your tour of Williamsburg here. Try to get there before 10:30 when they start the Revolutionary City with re-enactors outside. Gives glimpse of life in Williamsburg during revolutionary era. - Mark B
I really enjoyed the talk at this stop! Very nice! - Jennifer L. S. Weber
Fun fact: Jail is spelt Gaol. Very cool place, walk through it. They will show you two of the original stalls where. Blackbeard's pirates would have stayed. - Afton Eisch
Awesome cheese! Get a plate with several, you'll love it. Also a great selection of beers - Norm Frigault
All the food is great! Especially the pulled pork sandwich. Try the homemade root beer too! - Jill Robinson
Great food and beer selection. Beer selection changes multiple times a *day*. Sit at the bar for faster beer delivery. - Jeremy Beker