Colonial Williamsburg

Tips

• 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 Grio | 2011-01-31 11:01:28
• 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.
  bailey | 2010-02-08 20:16:48
• Fun to see cabinet maker and apothocary!
  Erin | 2010-05-29 20:09:03
• 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
  Michelin Travel & Lifestyle | 2011-08-02 14:08:32
• Bring a bottled water. There is a lot of walking and it can get hot.
  Jamie | 2012-06-04 11:12:34
• 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.
  Taylor | 2012-07-28 11:29:41
• Spend a couple days, enjoy walking around, and definitely eat at The Cheese Shop.
  Lindsey | 2012-07-25 15:11:21
• 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!
  Haralambos 'Harry' | 2011-09-22 13:14:52
• Alexander Hamilton's ghost can be seen at The Cheese Shop.
  Steve | 2010-06-19 15:25:19
• Don't miss the coffee shop where you get a free sample of some delicious hot chocolate
  Karina | 2013-05-24 19:25:19
• Make sure you pick up Brunswick Stew at Chowning's Tavern. It's super tasty.
  Rawle Murdy Assoc. | 2011-12-08 14:27:59
• 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.
  Paul | 2011-11-13 08:14:57
• Watch out for the horse doodoo
  Antonio | 2011-10-22 16:47:05
• 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.
  K12 Inc | 2011-08-15 12:05:55
• Visit's the Peanut Shop, free samples and great toffee
  Chuck | 2011-04-26 16:57:02
• 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.
  WorldStrides | 2011-04-05 12:39:29
• The best time of year to go is around Christmas when you can see all of the decorations! It is Beautiful!
  Jenn | 2010-11-01 13:17:03
• Just enjoy walking around Merchant Square
  Bryan | 2010-01-16 15:04:17
• Download the Colonial Williamsburg Explorer mobile app to help find your way around and view daily events!
  Phil | 2014-08-27 15:53:39
• So much to do...almost need about two days or so if you want to see everything. So much history to be learned.
  Michelle | 2014-08-12 00:17:15