Top Things to do in Greater Williamsburg
Top Hotels in Greater Williamsburg
- 1. Holiday Inn Express Williamsbrg Busch Gardens Area, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Williamsburg Historic District
- 4. Woodlands Hotel & Suites - Colonial Williamsburg
- 5. Comfort Suites Williamsburg Historic Area
- 6. Holiday Inn & Suites Williamsburg-Historic Gateway, an IHG Hotel
- 7. Comfort Inn Williamsburg Gateway
- 8. Greensprings Vacation Resort
- 9. Hampton Inn & Suites Williamsburg-Richmond Rd.
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Williamsburg Historic Area
Top 8 History Museums in Greater Williamsburg, Greater Williamsburg
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Williamsburg, United States including Colonial Williamsburg Wetherburn Tavern, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Historic Jamestowne, Colonial Williamsburg, The Watermen's Museum, Moore House, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, York County Historical Museum.
Restaurants in Greater Williamsburg
1. Colonial Williamsburg Wetherburn Tavern
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By bethanythorpe - Stafford, United States
My family loves living so close to historical places. The guided tour through this tavern was so informative. Our guide showed us some things and shared with us some historical tidbits that you would not get just walking through. It was a wonderful experience and one of my favorite parts of Colonial Williamsburg.
2. American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,303 reviews
Museum where you can find all types of displays regarding the momentous events and activities during Revolutionary times.
Reviewed By CatyRay
This is a great museum and living history site that explains the Revolution from the time when Britain imposed taxes on the colonies to make up for the huge cost of the French & Indian War, to the Treaty of Paris in 1783. It isn't just about the Yorktown battle, American victory and British surrender. You walk from room to room in the indoor exhibit area (one-way now), viewing artifact cabinets and large, easily readable text on plaques. Two films available now. The second, about the Siege of Yorktown, has loud noise (canon fire) and smoke. You feel like your in the middle, as the benches seem to shudder with each blast. Outdoors, there is a recreated military encampment and working colonial farm. The guides are very knowledgeable, and with only a dozen visitors wandering around, had time to answer questions and engage in a deeper explanation/discussion. I have been interested in the Revolution since childhood (Dad was active in the Sons of the Revolution and I'm a DAR member) and have degrees in history. This museum was a great refresher . I would not advise brining small children if you want to take your time and read everything in the exhibits. The "hands on" features (push button for short a video, for example), have been turned off. Well worth the $15.25 adult admission. Glad we went and I will go back when the next special exhibit opens about November. I was hesitant, at first, to book, since I've been to historical sites that seem to have been a little too commercial for my taste. This is run by a foundation (including the Jamestown Settlement) that gets some state funding for the educational purposes.
3. Historic Jamestowne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,335 reviews
Historic Jamestowne is the original site of the first permanent English settlement in America. Ongoing archaeology at the site of James Fort has changed our understanding of the struggles and triumphs of early 1600s life in Virginia. Living history programs and an archaeology museum tell the story of this dramatic rediscovery. The site is jointly administered by the National Park Service and Preservation Virginia.
Reviewed By Seabiscuit47 - Washington DC, United States
This was a pleasant and educational surprise. It is well worth the short walk from the visitor center to the ruins, archeological dig and museum. The interpretive introduction by the volunteer, in character as John Rolfe was both fascinating and humorous. The archeology museum is a wonderful source of artifacts and reconstruction of 17th century life in the settlement. The small restaurant onsite serve nice sandwiches/wraps and has a patio on the banks of the river.
4. Colonial Williamsburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12,204 reviews
Colonial Williamsburg is the only place that takes you back in time to the dawn of America. This isn't just a place where things once happened. They're happening, right now, here in the 18th century. We're the place where the idea of our country is being born; the place where the ideals we stand for as Americans are being defined. We are the 18th century "live," filled with the stories of the women, men, and children—free and enslaved—whose values and visions gave us a new world. Step back in time and meet the people who made America—sing with them, dance with them, eat with them, and have fun with them. For every person who wants to understand this country, this is your place.
Reviewed By 511lindam - Chapel Hill, United States
We stayed at the Williamsburg Lodge and loved everything about it! Williamsburg is great fun and I would recommend a multi day pass to explore all of Colonial Williamsburg!! Overall just a great place to visit for all ages!!
5. The Watermen's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By sharlinez
This was a great little museum that was a fun stop for our family. My children had a lovely time finding the items on the scavenger hunt. My husband and I learned a lot about the history of the museum and the watermen of Virginia.
6. Moore House
7. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 291genej - Silver Spring, United States
We spent the morning in this newly combined (2019) museum. After showing our online $15 each ticket, we passed the gift shop, cafe and began our slow walk through the ~25 galleries of excellent displays and descriptions of 16th-19th C treasures, first in the Folk Art half and finally in the Decorative Art half. Some were special: "The Residence of David Twining," 1847 by Edward Hicks, collection of "Dangerous Toys" from 1860 containing both lead and mercury, Navajo weaving room, display of Delft dinnerware in many colors other than blue, 1880 Lancaster County, PA quilt, display of English porcelain imported to America, 1697 "Two-Handed Cup" for communal drinking, 1770 "Warming Machine" from London that was built by a Moroccan Jew, then extensive display of guns, furniture and fine silver, etc used in colonial times.
8. York County Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
