What to do and see in Williamsburg, United States: The Best Places and Tips

December 21, 2017 Diedre Savory

Williamsburg is a city in Iowa County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,068 at the 2010 census. Williamsburg is known for Holden's Foundation Seeds. Aviation pioneer Eugene Ely was born outside Williamsburg.
Restaurants in Williamsburg

1. Tanger Outlets

150 Tanger Dr, Williamsburg, IA 52361-9653 +1 319-668-2885
Excellent
46%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 104 reviews

Tanger Outlets

Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: LOFT Nike, Gap, Talbots, Polo Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, Tommy Hilfiger, Reebok, Under Armour, UGG Australia and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Williamsburg. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.

Reviewed By Rpod-lady - Ankeny, Iowa

My husband might disagree as the spending is always more than we had intended. Great bargains, great merchandise in copious quantities. Bring a large vehicle bHi Marla - so glad to hear you were able to find great deals and selections! Thanks for being a loyal Tanger shopper. Hope to see you again soon!

2. Fireside Winery

1755 P Ave, Marengo, IA 52301-8567 +1 319-662-4222
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 77 reviews

Fireside Winery

Life is Too Short -- The warmth of the fire pit and the golden hues of the setting sun in the company of good friends with a glass of wine remind us of why we began this winery. Five years ago we opened our winery doors for the first time, in large part, because of the urging of a dear family friend who had recently passed.Fireside Winery was born from a desire to embrace the "life is too short" philosophy, a long-term passion for wine, an interest in diversifying our family farm business, and a wish to pass on our farm heritage to our children. For five generations stewardship of this small corner of fertile eastern Iowa soil has rested with the Wyant family. Few places on earth possess the perfect combination of geology and climate as this land. Though corn and soybean are our primary crops, wine grapes have a long history in Iowa dating back to the 1800's. Now our Fireside family is helping to rebuild a wine grape growing legacy in our own rich soils. We chose the name Fireside Winery because we value the special times and memories created around the fire side. "Fireside Chats" made so famous by FDR were also inspirational to us because of the intimate nature of the talks and how it brought our country together. At home some of the best memories we have are of family bonfires we made with our children. Along those same lines we wanted to recreate those extraordinary feelings at Fireside Winery and to share them with you.When you visit Fireside Winery our wish is to provide you with exceptional service and delicious wines, but also to welcome you as a guest in our home. At Fireside you can relax with a glass of wine at one of our three fire pits on our lawn, cozy-up on our patio next to our fireplace, enjoy an appetizer, and listen to some of the best Midwestern live music on our outdoor stages. We hope you join us and build your own special memories at Fireside Winery with a glass of our wine while enjoying the warmth of the fire pit and scenic beauty of the setting sun. Sincerely,Bill & Rona Wyant, Owners

Reviewed By cindycollie - Iowa City, Iowa

What a lovely winery! Very spacious and beautiful outdoor setting overlooking some of the prettiest views of grapevines on the Iowa prairie. There are several patio areas and several areas with fire pits. There are a variety of lovely indoor areas as well. We stopped on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed an unlimited amount of free wine tastings. Then purchased several bottles and enjoyed a few delicious appetizers and sipped on some tasty wine. A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon in May in Iowa!! We will have to return when they have their musical entertainment as well.

3. Fern Hill Gifts and Quilts

103 220th Trl, South Amana, IA 52334-8537 +1 319-622-3627
Excellent
74%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Fern Hill Gifts and Quilts

We are only seven miles from the main village of Amana. We have three floors of merchandise to entice your senses.Our first floor features our amazing hand stitched quilts. We offer gift items mixed with antiques and don't miss our homemade fudge made in our own little kitchen. The basement features the best of architecture salvage and primitives. The upstairs is our amazing fabric floor!

Reviewed By travelerWaukegan - waukegan

Fern Hill Gifts and Quilts has something for everyone from lovely gift items, lower floor full of antiques, a cozy area to enjoy coffee and pie, upstair floor for quilt lovers, and a store basically full and packed with lots of great and unusual gifts! It is a fun place to visit and the entrance beckoned you to go in and do some shopping! This was store was at the top of the list of great gift stores in the area. Loved it!!!

4. The Barn Museum

Box 124, South Amana, IA 52334-0124 +1 319-622-3058
Excellent
38%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 8 reviews

The Barn Museum

Reviewed By uncle_stu66 - Toledo

What a great surprise to find this place. Our kids love anything "minature" so when we heard about The Barn we decided to stop. The craftsmanship, detail, time and effort that went into building these displays is amazing. We are not talking about a few scale model barns and houses. There are hundreds of structures put together in very well thought out themed displays. This place is great and well worth the stop.

5. Kinze Innovation Center

2172 M Ave, Williamsburg, IA 52361-8563
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 9 reviews

Kinze Innovation Center

Experience over 50 years of inspiration, imagination and hard work from one man and generations of dedicated hard-working Kinze employees, partners and friends. Trace the history of Kinze from its humble beginnings in Ladora, Iowa. The Kinze Innovation Center houses many of the original machines, design concepts and artifacts produced primarily by founder/inventor Jon Kinzenbaw. Visitors will enjoy the fascinating stories behind dozens of breakthrough innovations with a variety of interactive displays for all ages. It is also free!

Reviewed By Brassmat - North Liberty, Iowa

The Kinze Innovation chronicles how mechanical genius Jon Kinzinbaw built his planter and grain cart business starting with $5 and a small bank loan to one of the foremost agricultural implement companies. The family friendly atmosphere is part and parcel of the Kinze core values...MoreI am happy that you enjoyed your experience at the Kinze Innovation Center. The factory tour is a great way to learn more about the manufacturing process and what makes Kinze unique. Thank you for your excellent review!

6. Wasserbahn Waterpark Resort

2211 U Ave, Williamsburg, IA 52361-8659 +1 319-668-1175
Excellent
43%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 41 reviews

Wasserbahn Waterpark Resort

Reviewed By michigandertraveler - Lansing

This was a one-night stop during a move across the country. Everyone was tired and a pool experience sounded like a great idea.The 'toddler pool' was frightening because about every 40 seconds, COLD WATER was unceremoniously dumped onto the waders. (The designer probably did not like or understand young children.) This area would be so much improved if owners would eliminate the water-dumping and ensure warm water for the youngest clients. There was a small warm-water pool a few feet deep, with a lifeguard on duty. Those in our party who used the water slides said they were plenty fast and one enjoyed the additional sensory pieces (lights/music) while another found the additional sensory pieces overwhelming and disorienting. We got all of the towels we needed from friendly staff at the desk.

While the pool area was okay, the hotel itself was unhealthy and no one should stay there. There was black mold on curtains and walls. The whole room was damp/musty; carpeting in room was damp to the touch. For rooms at a water resort, it is pretty sloppy design to NOT have a way to dry out the rooms or even a customer's wet clothing. And irresponsible to have those kinds of repeated comments over time and ownership NOT address them....just wait for the next unsuspecting traveler to be trapped in the experience we had.

7. A J's Copper Garden

3146 Highway 6 Trl, Amana, IA 52236-8535 +1 319-622-6840
Excellent
90%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 26 reviews

A J's Copper Garden

At AJ's we make thousands of copper garden art sculptures every year. Each one is an amazing metal sculpture that will look wonderful for years in your garden or even in the home. Come on by, even just to look at all the amazingly different sculptures to come out each day.

Reviewed By itchyfeetIowa - Muscatine

I love to browse this shop. Grasshoppers, snakes, bats, butterflies, hummingbirds and more greet you from the flowers, all created from copper and the most amazing colored finishes. Can never get enough of these whimsical characters.

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