View Planner - Williamsburg Vacations

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Colonial Williamsburg
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table of contents
Busch Gardens
Water Country USA
Historic Jamestowne
Jamestown Settlement
Yorktown Battlefield
Historic Yorktown
Yorktown Victory Center
College of William & Mary
Museums
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Plantations & Other Attractions 25
Shopping 27
Arts & Artisans
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Golf
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Outdoor Adventure
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Amusements & Entertainment
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Dining
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Where to Stay
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Tours, Transportation & Services 65
Featured Events
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introduction
I N T RODUC T ION
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erhaps nowhere else does the exciting story of America come to life more vividly than in America’s Historic Triangle: Williamsburg,
Jamestown and Yorktown.
Located a short two hour drive from Washington, in Virginia’s Tidewater region, the Historic Triangle is a travel destination unlike any other
in the country. A visit here affords the unique opportunity to travel back through our country’s history, while also offering world-class
museums and art galleries, fabulous shopping and dining, outstanding golf and theme parks and some of the most scenic nature trails and
waterways in the country. These and countless other exciting and fun activities make the Williamsburg area the perfect vacation for everyone
in the family.
Whether your plans call for a weekend getaway, or a week-long escape from your everyday life, you will find a welcoming community of
genuine charm and hospitality awaiting you in the Williamsburg area.
Visit www.ExploreWilliamsburg.com or call 800.368.6511.
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Yorktown, Virginia, Schooner Alliance
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Colonial illiamsburg
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colonial williamsburg
COLON I A L W I L L I A M SBU RG
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ome to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area and embark on a revolutionary adventure. Revolutionary City® invites you to step into the
lives of Williamsburg’s everyday citizens facing extraordinary circumstances. Listen. Learn. Debate. Understand.
Experience how things were done in the 18th century and become an active participant. Colonial Williamsburg offers a variety of activities
that lets you experience firsthand what it was like to live during the 18th century. Talk with the town’s tradespeople, join in the debates at the
Capitol, speak with a slave or join a jury of your peers and decide the guilt or innocence of a thief.
Colonial Williamsburg provides a surprise at every turn. Talk with “People of the Past” who bring the restored capital to life. Walk into the
buildings where the events took place, from the ornate splendor of the Governor’s Palace to the simplicity of the Raleigh Tavern, where
Jefferson, Henry and other Virginia patriots plotted a revolution, to the Gaol where Blackbeard’s men were imprisoned. Lend a hand at Great
Hopes Plantation or take home a living piece of the past from Colonial Williamsburg’s nursery. Dine in a colonial tavern and feast on the finest
Virginia recipes. Watch as carpenters reconstruct buildings using 18th-century methods and tools. Take a candlelight tour and hear the legends
that have intrigued generations or see a play based on a true story of an accused witch in “Cry Witch.”
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The innovative, interactive Revolutionary City® connects guests to the emotional and philosophical climate of the American Revolution.
Hear how citizens struggle with wartime price gouging by merchants. Engage in an argument over taxation or women’s rights. See how tensions
bring out the worst in people as an angry citizenry demands a traitor be tarred and feathered.
From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg was the political, social and cultural capital of Britain’s largest, wealthiest and most populous colony. In its
shops, taverns, government buildings, homes and streets George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, George Mason and other Virginia
patriots debated the ideas — liberty, independence and personal freedom — that led to the founding of American democracy and inspired
generations of Americans and others around the world.
More than a dozen 18th-century trades are preserved and demonstrated in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. Bakers, printers, blacksmiths,
wigmakers, harnessmakers, cabinetmakers, pewterers, gunsmiths, milliners, coopers and other tradespeople demonstrate the daily work of
colonists in the 1770s.
Take your children to the James Geddy House and Foundry where they can learn about colonial family life and household activities from costumed
interpreters their own age. They might even be invited to try writing with a quill pen, playing the spinet or mastering an 18th-century game.
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Looking for something to do indoors? Explore the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and discover three centuries of whimsical and
intriguing paintings, sculpture, furniture, weather vanes, whirligigs, quilts and more created by self-taught artists. Browse the displays of
American and British antiques and works of art at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, including furniture, textiles, paintings, maps,
firearms, ceramics, silver, pewter and tools from the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries. Or, tour Bassett Hall and learn how the Rockefeller
family lived while they oversaw the original restoration of Colonial Williamsburg and later vacationed in town during the 1930s and 1940s.
Experience fine dining, colonial style. Menu items at Christiana Campbell’s, Chowning’s, King’s Arms and Shields taverns include 18th-century
fare adapted to today’s palate. Or, if you prefer, treat your taste buds to more modern offerings in Colonial Williamsburg’s contemporary
restaurants, where unique menus make dining revolutionary.
Relax and unwind as you discover Colonial Williamsburg and its array of world-class amenities including 1,051 beautifully appointed guest
rooms, 45 holes of award-winning golf, The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, dining, tennis, biking, lawn bowling, croquet, swimming and much
more — all just a short walk away from one of America’s most beautiful and historic main streets.
Colonial Williamsburg is a convenient and relaxing base camp for other historical sites, museums and attractions in Virginia’s Historic Triangle.
Visit www.ColonialWilliamsburg.com or call 800.HISTORY for more information.
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Busch Gardens and
ater Country USA
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busch gardens
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BUSCH GA R DE NS
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isit Europe without a passport. Just three miles east of Williamsburg, Busch Gardens combines 18th-century charm with 21st-century
technology to create the ultimate family experience. Busch Gardens captures the sights, sounds and tastes of six European countries
and features more than 50 sensational rides, shows and attractions, authentic cuisine and delightful shops. Kids will love Sesame Street
Forest of Fun, where they can play with some of their favorite Sesame Street friends. Thrill seekers will love Griffon, the world’s tallest and
first floorless dive coaster, and everyone loves Virginia’s newest holiday tradition, Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration.
Busch Gardens offers an exciting tour through England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany and Italy. The food, music and architecture of
each destination will immerse you and your family in a uniquely themed atmosphere. Come see why Busch Gardens has been voted the
world’s most beautiful theme park every year since 1990.
Your park adventure begins in England. Enjoy the royal treatment amid unique shops and bakeries and replicas of Big Ben and Shakespeare’s
Globe Theatre. Venture to Scotland, home to Busch Gardens’ infamous Loch Ness Monster roller coaster, a double-looping steel coaster full
of pulse-pounding excitement.
As you journey to Ireland, interact with warm-hearted people and enjoy the lush landscapes, castles and fine Waterford® crystal. Take time
to enjoy a lively production of Irish song and dance at the Abbey Stone Theatre.
The next stop on your European tour is France, home to Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster, Griffon. You’ll hit 75 mph in a 205-foot dive
90 degrees straight down. Then if you haven’t lost your appetite, sit down at Trappers Smokehouse for a mesquite-grill menu, or cool off on
Le Scoot Log Flume.
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As you enter Germany in late spring 2011, you’ll notice a completely rejuvenated Oktoberfest section, complete with Busch Gardens’ newest
and tallest attraction, Mäch TowerSM. Grab a pretzel from Busch Gardens’ own pretzel bakery and let the kids in your group play in the Land
of the Dragons, a playground designed specifically for them.
Busch Gardens Italian village fuses world-class rides with romantic song and dance, master craftsmanship and authentic cuisine made fresh
in the park. Tour the ruins of Mt.Vesuvius on Escape from Pompeii and DaVinci’s Garden of Inventions with rides for both adults and children.
And don’t forget to challenge Apollo’s Chariot, Busch Gardens’ famous hyper-coaster.
Every season is packed with excitement. In summer, join the park for IllumiNights: A Busch Gardens Encore and watch the park come
alive after dark. Ghosts and goblins take over the park in the fall during Howl-O-Scream, our spooky spectacular. And this holiday season,
you’re invited to Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration. Each section of the park is themed in Christmas decor native to each
country or hamlet, and features stunning attractions, shows and shopping that bring holiday traditions to life.
Visit buschgardens.com/va or call 800.343.7946 for more information.
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water countr y usa
WAT ER COU N T RY USA
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ive into refreshing summertime fun at Water Country USA, the mid-Atlantic’s largest water park. Just three miles west of Busch Gardens,
Water Country USA has state-of-the-art water rides and attractions set to a 1950’s and 60’s surf theme. Everyone in your family will have
a blast making a splash. Voted one of the best water parks in the country, there’s adventure behind every wave.
In 2011, guests are in for the slide of their lives at Water Country USA’s epic new drop slide, Vanish Point SM. Inspired by the point on a wave
where water and gravity form a perfect partnership, this 75-foot tower supplies two wicked-wet ways to drop out of sight. Either way, it’s
pure liquid adrenaline.
Of course there are plenty of places in the 43-acre park to relax. Soak up the sights while cruising along Hubba Hubba Highway, a freefloating river ride through drenching coconuts, water-spraying effects and cool geysers.
There are many pint-sized thrills for kids of all ages at Water Country USA. Cool off in Surfer’s Bay wave pool, explore the water playground
at H2O UFO or play in the waterfalls at Cow-A-Bunga.
Splash back and relax or experience the latest in super-soakin’ thrills at Water Country USA.
Visit watercountryusa.com or call 800.343.7946 for more information.
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istoric Jamestowne
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historic jamestowne
H IS TOR IC JA M E S TOW N E
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variety of interpretive experiences await visitors to Historic Jamestowne. Start at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center which includes
visitor orientation, museum store and exhibits. And be sure to enjoy the audio-visual “immersion experience,” a multi-media, theater-inthe-round presentation of Jamestown’s 92-year run as capital of Virginia (1607–1699).
Nearby, the Nathalie P. and Alan M. Voorhees Archaearium showcases the discovery of the 1607 James Fort with innovative and interactive
exhibits. The Voorhees Archaearium interprets not only how archeologists found the fort, but what the excavation has revealed about the
first English settlers. Interactive virtual viewers overlooking the fort site transport visitors back in time and show where objects were recovered
and what the fort looked like 400 years ago.
Visit the Jamestown Rediscovery excavation, where archeologists continue to uncover the remains of the original James Fort. Visitors are
allowed close access to the digs, where they can join in the moment of discovery as archaeologists gently coax the Jamestown of 1607 from
the banks of the James River.
Walk through the townsite to see the original church tower dating to the 1690s. At the Glasshouse, costumed glassblowers demonstrate one
of the first industries attempted in English-speaking America. Driving tours explore the lush natural setting and exhibits explain how the
settlers harnessed that wilderness.
T he C olonial Parkway
This scenic, 23-mile roadway connects Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown, three icons of America’s historic past. Scenic turnouts
provide glimpses of Tidewater Virginia’s abundant natural beauty and afford spectacular views of the James and York rivers and other natural
treasures. Administered by the National Park Service as part of Colonial National Historical Park, the Colonial Parkway has been named an
All-American Road by the U.S. Department of Transportation, one of only 27 roads nationwide so designated.
Visit www.historicjamestowne.org or call 757.898.2410 for more information.
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our visit to Jamestown Settlement starts with 1607: A Nation Takes Root, the docudrama film that chronicles Jamestown’s origins in
England, the colonists’ struggle to survive and thrive in Virginia, their interaction with the Powhatan Indians and the arrival in 1619 of
the first Africans, from the kingdom of Ndongo in Angola.
Comprehensive gallery exhibits build on the theme of converging cultures and describe world events and social and economic conditions
that led to the English colonization of America and the formation of the Virginia Company that sponsored Jamestown with a goal of earning
its investors a profit. Exhibits trace the development of the Virginia colony from a humble outpost in 1607 to a politically and economically
secure entity. Find out about the cultivation of tobacco, the cash crop that ensured the colony’s survival, and the evolution of social and
government institutions throughout the 17th century, while Jamestown served as Virginia’s capital.
Outdoors, at a re-created Powhatan Indian village, learn how the Powhatans farmed, hunted, fished and gathered to obtain materials needed
for housing, clothing and food. Take part in activities Pocahontas would have helped with as a child, like grinding corn and making cordage.
At the museum pier, board the Susan Constant, Godspeed or Discovery, replicas of the three ships that transported the original Jamestown
colonists to Virginia in 1607. A seasonal riverfront discovery area provides information about European, Virginia Indian and African economic
activities associated with water, including navigation, boatbuilding, fishing, commodities and trade.
Within a triangular wooden palisade, re-created James Fort interprets the settlement during 1610-14, reflecting its military and commercial
character. See a “settler” load and fire a matchlock musket, a blacksmith forge tools or a carpenter work with wood. Gift shops and café on
museum premises. Combination ticket available year-round with the Yorktown Victory Center, a museum of the American Revolution.
Visit www.historyisfun.org or call 888.593.4682 for more information.
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YOR K TOW N BAT T L EF I EL D
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he British Surrendered; Independence Was Won. Yorktown Battlefield is the site of the final major clash of the American Revolution and
symbolic end of the colonial period of our nation’s history. On these fields in the fall of 1781, General George Washington and his allied
American and French army surrounded and besieged General Charles Lord Cornwallis’ British and German forces at the port of Yorktown.
The ensuing British surrender resulted in the war’s end, granting independence to the United States of America.
Administered by the National Park Service as part of Colonial National Historical Park, the Yorktown Battlefield allows visitors the unique
opportunity to follow in the footsteps of General Washington and walk the actual ground where these important historic events took place.
In the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, walk the quarterdeck of a full-sized replica of a British warship and examine a collection of artifacts
from the battle, including a variety of flags and weapons surrendered by the British at the end of the siege.
Be sure to see the exhibit of tents used by General Washington during the campaign. Recently returned to display after an extensive five-year
restoration, the tents are housed in a new, state-of-the-art exhibit case, allowing visitors to not only view the tents, but actually enter the walls
within which General Washington planned one of the most momentous events in our nation’s history.
Walking tours of the battlefield and the historic town are offered on a daily basis. A seven-mile self-guided driving tour winds through the
cannons, fortifications and markers of the battlefield for a chronological tour of the siege. See original and reconstructed earthworks and
siege lines. At Surrender Field, stand on the very site where the British troops laid down their arms on October 19, 1781 and effectively
ended the American Revolution. The National Park Service also operates historic houses and sites in the village of Yorktown.
Visit www.nps.gov/colo or call 757.898.2410 for more information.
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istoric Yorktown
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ne of the true jewels of the Historic Triangle is Historic Yorktown, which has equal measures of history and charm, all in a breathtaking
Riverfront setting.
On the waterfront, visit the Watermen’s Museum, which tells the story of the men and women who settled the Chesapeake Bay area and
earned a living from the tributaries that feed it. Yorktown also is the home of several fine antique shops, art galleries and charming restaurants
all nestled in the village and overlooking the York River. Don’t miss the free trolley that operates daily spring through fall.
To add to the charm of your visit, take a sunset sail on the York River aboard the Schooner Alliance. Stroll along the scenic river walk where
you can relax on the beach, soak up the sun or attend one-of-a-kind programs such as pirate pillage, beach music and jazz concert series. Part
history, part adventure, Historic Yorktown has something to offer everyone.
On the shores of the York River, visit Riverwalk Landing. This beautiful waterfront development, designed in the spirit of colonial architecture,
is reflected in the town’s historic buildings and features specialty shops, riverfront dining, an outdoor performance venue and free parking.
The waterfront is also home to two piers — one for medium cruise ships and tall ships, the other for personal watercraft.
Visit www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism or call 757.890.3300 for more information.
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Yorktown V ictory Center
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ain a new appreciation and understanding of the nation’s beginnings at the Yorktown Victory Center, a museum of the American Revolution,
near the battlefield where the decisive battle took place in the fall of 1781. America’s evolution from colonial status to nationhood is chronicled
through a unique blend of timeline, thematic exhibits and outdoor living history that emphasizes the experiences of ordinary people.
The “Road to Revolution,” an open-air exhibit walkway, traces events leading to the American colonies’ split from Britain. Inside, the Declaration of
Independence Gallery portrays the revolutionary document that inspired decisive action and attracted international attention. The gallery features
approximately 250 period artifacts — documents, including a July 1776 broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence, paintings, engravings,
military equipment, nautical objects, medical tools, clothing, personal effects and household objects are exhibited. In the Witnesses to Revolution
Gallery, you will encounter two African-American slaves who supported opposite sides, a Mohawk chief who struggled to keep his people neutral
and a Virginia plantation owner who remained loyal to Britain. The witnesses theme continues in an evocative 18-minute film, A Time of Revolution.
The Converging on Yorktown Gallery illustrates the movement of British, French and American troops in 1781 and the three-week siege at Yorktown
that resulted in British capitulation and ensured American independence. The Legacy of Yorktown: Virginia Beckons examines how people from
many different cultures, those in Virginia before the 1607 founding of Jamestown and those who arrived later, shaped a new society, and the
emergence of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
In an outdoor re-created Continental Army encampment, historical interpreters may invite you to help prepare a cannon for firing or join a
military drill. A re-created 1780s farm provides a look at how many Americans lived in the early years of the new nation. Visit the crop field
and tobacco barn; explore the house and separate kitchen for a glimpse of domestic life; and help water the garden or “break” flax. Gift shop
on museum premises. Combination ticket available year-round with Jamestown Settlement, a museum of 17th-century Virginia.
Visit www.historyisfun.org or call 888.593.4682 for more information.
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college of william & mar y
Sir Christopher Wren Building
COL L EGE OF W I L L I A M & M A RY
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troll the beautiful campus of America’s oldest college, the College of William & Mary. Chartered on Feb. 8, 1693 by King William III and Queen
Mary II, the campus encompasses 1,200 acres including picturesque Lake Matoaka, Crim Dell and College Woods. Adjacent to the Historic
Area of Colonial Williamsburg, the three buildings of the College’s colonial campus have been restored to their 18th-century appearance.
Start your visit at the reception desk in the Sir Christopher Wren Building, the oldest college building in the United States. This magnificent
structure was built between 1695 and 1699, before the city of Williamsburg was founded. The staff at the “Wren” will be able to direct you
to other sites on campus. The President’s House, located adjacent to the Wren building, was erected in 1732 and has been used by every
president of the College since. The College also offers the Muscarelle Museum of Art, host of visiting exhibitions and home to the museum’s
own collection of over four thousand works of art.
Among the graduates of William & Mary are three U.S. presidents: Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and John Tyler. Also among the distinguished
graduates are U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall and 16 signers of the Declaration of Independence, and George Washington
received his surveyor’s certificate there.
William and Mary has a long history of liberal arts education and a growing research and science curriculum that demonstrates a strong
commitment to undergraduate research. Today the school’s enrollment tops 7,800 full-time students with a 12 to 1 student/faculty ratio. It is
recognized among the nation’s prestigious “Public Ivies,” and is ranked first among state institutions in terms of commitment to teaching.
Visit online at www.wm.edu
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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
325 Francis Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.7984
www.colonialwilliamsburg.com
Operating Season: Year-Round
Hours: Daily 10:00 am–5:00 pm minimally; hours change
seasonally and expand mid-Mar–Dec to 7:00 pm
Enjoy the unrestrained exuberance of American folk art in
its new home at the Wallace Museum. Both Colonial and
contemporary artists and craftspeople work outside the
mainstream of academic art to record aspects of everyday
life, making novel and effective use of the materials at hand.
Their creations using bold colors, simplified shapes and imaginative surface patterns, can be seen in the
variety of paintings, sculpture, painted furniture, carvings, toys, musical instruments and needlework.
The Folk Art Museum offers changing exhibitions of this American folk art form from its permanent
holdings and museum loan shows. Enjoy daily introductory tours and interactive craft projects involving
the whole family. See musical, live performance and scholarly programs at the Hennage auditorium.
Visit the Museum Store for books, musical recordings and reproductions.
DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
325 Francis Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.7984
Hours: Daily 10:00 am–5:00 pm minimally; hours change
seasonally and expand mid-Mar–Dec to 7:00 pm
Opened in 1985, this museum is home to an extensive
collection of American and British antiques. See furniture,
metals, ceramics, glass, paintings, prints, firearms and
textiles from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Musical, live
performance and scholarly programs related to the collection
are offered at the Hennage Auditorium, along with tours of special exhibitions.
The Museum Store offers a range of books, music, jewelry, gifts and accessories reflecting the museum’s
collection of 18th- and early 19th-century decorative arts.
Visitors enter the museum through the Public Hospital of 1773, a three-part exhibit on mental illness
and treatment methods.
The Museum Café, open for lunch, offers sandwiches, soups, beverages and a wide variety of desserts.
The café is open for lunch, offering sandwiches, soups, beverages and scrumptious desserts.
Bassett Hall
Historic Jamestowne Voorhees Archaearium
Francis Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
Hours: 9:00 am–5:00 pm; Jan & Feb 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Visit Bassett Hall, the Williamsburg home of Mr. and Mrs.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Hear the stories of the Rockefeller
family’s visits to Williamsburg during the original days of
restoration and reconstruction. Tour the manor house and
outbuildings, including a teahouse, smokehouse, kitchen
and dairy, as well as the home’s surrounding 14 acres of
gardens and woodlands.
Philip Johnson, a member of the House of Burgesses, is believed to have built the 18th-century frame
house sometime between 1753 and 1766. Martha Washington’s nephew Burwell Bassett purchased
the home in 1800. In an ironic twist, Union cavalryman George Armstrong Custer spent 10 days following
the Civil War Battle of Williamsburg as a guest in the Rebel household. While on leave, Custer was at
the house attending the wedding of his West Point classmate John W. Lea, a Carolina Confederate who
was marrying one of the daughters in the family.
Admission to Bassett Hall is included with most Colonial Williamsburg tickets.
museums
Museums
1368 Colonial Parkway · Jamestown, VA · 23081
T: 757.229.0412
www.historicjamestowne.org
Operating Season: Daily, Year-Round
Hours: 9:30 am–5:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Objects belonging to Jamestown colonists 400 years ago,
unearthed from the long lost James Fort site, are showcased
in the Voorhees Archaearium. Discover how archaeologists
found the fort and encounter displays of arms and armor,
medical instruments, personal objects, ceramics, tools,
coins, trade items, musical instruments, games, amusements and food remains.
Interactive virtual viewers overlooking the site virtually transport visitors back in time and show you where
objects were recovered and what the fort looked like 400 years ago. The viewers also include videos
showing the remains of buildings, wells and artifacts, as they were unearthed. Exhibits in the Voorhees
Archaearium focus on the Virginia Company period and reveal a new understanding of the first English
settlers, their relationship with the Virginia Indians, their endeavors and struggles, and how they lived,
died and shaped a new society. The museum, developed by Preservation Virginia, is located on the
grounds of the Historic Jamestowne National Park and is included in the park’s regular admission.
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Museums
U.S. Army Transportation Museum
Route 31 South near the Colonial Parkway
Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757 253.4838 · 888.593.4682 ı www.historyisfun.org
Hours: Daily 9:00 am–5:00 pm; 6:00 pm June 15–Aug 15
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Presenting one of the most varied collections of objects
relating to 1600s Virginia, the expansive gallery exhibits at
Jamestown Settlement chronicle the nation’s 17th-century
beginnings in Virginia in the context of its Powhatan Indian,
English and western central African cultures and examine
the impact of the Jamestown colony. More than 500 artifacts from 17th-century Europe and Africa and
Virginia archaeological sites, including ceremonial and decorative objects, portraits, documents,
furniture, ceramics, glassware, cookware, navigational instruments, apparel, tools, weapons and
military accouterments are exhibited. The museum also features living-history interpretation in outdoor
re-creations of three 1607 ships, a colonial fort and Powhatan Indian village, and a seasonal riverfront
discovery area.
300 Washington Boulevard · Fort Eustis, VA · 23604
T: 757.878.1115
www.transchool.eustis.army.mil/museum/museum.html
Hours: Tues–Sun 9:00 am–4:30 pm; Closed Mondays and
all federal holidays
Explore the world of Army transportation at the U.S. Army
Transportation Museum. Throughout America’s military
history the Army’s transportation soldiers have been “first
in, last out.” Experience the history of Army transportation
through its equipment and soldiers. From Conestoga wagons
to trucks, trains, aircraft and uniforms of our branch history, learn about the Revolution, WWI, WWII,
Korea, Vietnam and present day operations. Examine 200 years of Army Transportation history through
exhibits, dioramas, models and full scale scenes. A new 18,000 square foot exhibit gallery expands
the museum’s story of Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War. Visitors will get a glimpse of soldiers’ living
conditions during Desert Storm and see an actual HMMWV used in Afghanistan. Located on Fort Eustis,
an active Army installation, the Museum covers six acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits.
Please note: All visitors to Fort Eustis must show valid photo ID (driver’s license) and vehicle registration
at the Visitor’s Center.
The Mariners’ Museum
Virginia Living Museum
100 Museum Drive · Newport News, VA · 23606
T: 757 596.2222 · 800.581.SAIL ı www.MarinersMuseum.org
Hours: Wed–Sat 10:00 am–5:00 pm;
Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
The Mariners’ Museum, America’s National Maritime
Museum, is one of the largest and most comprehensive
maritime history museums in the world. For over 75 years,
the Museum has illustrated the spirit of seafaring adventure,
assembling a renowned and strikingly diverse collection of
maritime artifacts, including figureheads, ship models,
decorative arts and small craft from around the world. The remains of one of the most famous ships in
history, the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor, have a permanent home in the USS Monitor Center at The
Mariners’ Museum. This dramatic $30 million, 63,500 square-foot facility lets visitors be a part of the
action in a high-definition battle theater. Walk the deck of a full-scale Monitor replica, experience
interactive exhibits and see notable artifacts such as the iconic rotating gun turret. Visitors will also
enjoy The Mariners’ Park, which is the largest privately maintained park open to the public free of charge
in the United States. Open daily from sunrise to sunset, the park and its 5-mile Noland Trail – which
follows the shores of the 167-acre Lake Maury, provides people of all ages with the perfect place to walk,
run or picnic.
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524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard · Newport News, VA · 23601
T: 757.595.1900 ı www.thevlm.org
Hours: Memorial Day–Labor Day 9 am–5 pm daily
Winter Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm;
Sun Noon–5:00 pm
View endangered red wolves. Get up close to a loggerhead
turtle and moon jellies. See fish with no eyes and frogs that
change colors. Touch live spider crabs and fossilized dinosaur
tracks. It’s all at the Virginia Living Museum, Newport News,
where living exhibits depict Virginia’s natural heritage from
the mountains to the sea. Experience a steamy cypress swamp and cool mountain cove. Explore the
underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay and the underground realm of a limestone cave. Touch famous
Bay creatures, plus enjoy hands-on activities. See spectacular views of the sun from the observatory.
Venture into space in the state-of-the-art digital planetarium theater. Outdoors, stroll the boardwalk
to view coastal birds, beavers, otters, coyotes and other animals in naturalized habitats. Butterfly
garden, Virginia Garden and landscape plantings display an extensive array of native plants. Learn how
to live, build and garden green in the new Conservation Garden and Living Green House.
20 minutes from Williamsburg at I-64, exit 258A.
Yorktown Victory Center
Sherwood Forest Plantation
Route 1020 & Colonial Parkway · Yorktown, VA · 23690
T: 757 253.4838 · 888.593.4682 ı www.historyisfun.org
Hours: Daily 9:00 am–5:00 pm; 6:00 pm June 15–Aug 15
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Thematic gallery exhibits at the Yorktown Victory Center, a
museum of the American Revolution, provide eyewitness
accounts of the period, describe the convergence of forces
on Yorktown in 1781 for the climactic military engagement
of the revolution and examine the development of the
Constitution and Bill of Rights and how people from many
different cultures shaped a new society. Approximately 250 period artifacts, including documents,
paintings, engravings, military equipment, nautical objects, medical tools, clothing, personal effects
and household objects are exhibited. The museum also features living-history interpretation in outdoor
re-creations of a Continental Army encampment and 1780s farm.
Route 5, John Tyler Memorial Highway ı P.O. Box 8
Charles City, VA · 23030 ı T: 804.829.5377
www.sherwoodforest.org
Hours: Grounds open daily 9:00 am–5:00 pm;
Mansion tours by appointment
Home of John Tyler, 10th President of the United States.
It has remained the home of generations of Tylers and is
currently the home to President Tyler’s grandson, Harrison
Ruffin Tyler, and his family.
President Tyler brought his bride, Julia Gardiner Tyler, of
Gardiner’s Island, New York, to Sherwood Forest. She brought magnificent furnishings and objects of
art to the house which remain there today, and she added a ballroom, which made it the longest frame
house in America –301 feet. Twenty-seven-acre original grounds by A.J. Downing contain 89 varieties
of trees, one of America’s oldest gingko trees and poet’s laurel planted by Thomas Jefferson. One of
America’s most complete plantation grounds. National Historic Landmark.
m u s e u m s/p l a n t a t i o n s & o t h e r a t t r a c t i o n s
Museums/ Plantations& O ther Attractions
Plantations & Other Attractions
Shirley Plantation
Berkeley Plantation
12602 Harrison Landing Road · Charles City, VA · 23030
T: 804.829.6018 · 888.466.6018
www.berkeleyplantation.com
Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Winter Hours: Jan-Mid–March 10:30 am –3:30pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Visit Berkeley, Virginia’s most historic plantation. On December
4, 1619, early settlers from England came ashore at Berkeley
Plantation and observed the first official Thanksgiving in
America. See the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison, signer of
the Declaration of Independence, and President William Henry Harrison, “Old Tippecanoe”. “Taps” was
composed at Berkeley when General McClellan headquartered 140,000 Union troops in 1862.
Experience Berkeley’s famous hospitality, as did our nation’s early presidents. An architectural gem,
the 1726 Georgian mansion is furnished with rare period antiques. Berkeley’s grounds are its crowning
jewel. Five terraces of restored boxwood and flower gardens offer breathtaking vistas of the James
River. Audio-visual program and museum exhibit are available. Enthusiastic guides in period costume
conduct tours of the mansion daily. The gift shop, located in one of the plantation’s original outbuildings,
has a unique collection of historical mementos and charming gifts. National Historic Landmark.
501 Shirley Plantation Road · Charles City, VA · 23030
T: 804.829.5121 · 800.232.1613
www.shirleyplantation.com
Operating Season: Year-Round ı Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
What separates Shirley Plantation from other attractions? Is
Shirley Plantation just another historic house museum or
attraction? You decide!
Shirley Plantation is the most authentic and intact Colonial
plantation in the country — Virginia’s first plantation (1613),
America’s oldest family-owned business and one of the
first economic engines of the New World. Through eleven generations, one family has continued to own,
operate and work this grand southern plantation. The guided tour of the Great House highlights 370 years
of family stories as well as original furnishings, portraits, silver and hand-carved woodwork. Included with
admission is access to leisurely explore seven original colonial outbuildings surrounded by open fields on
the banks of the expansive James River.
Today, Shirley continues to be a working plantation, a private family home, a family-owned business,
a National Historic Landmark and a direct link between the past and the present. Founded in 2009, the
membership driven Shirley Plantation Foundation manages daily operations and maintains Shirley’s
availability to the public.
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Plantations& O ther Attractions
Go-Karts Plus
Williamsburg AleWerks
6910 Richmond Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.564.7600 ı www.gokartsplus.com
Operating Season: Mid-Mar–Oct
Hours: Please call for hours
Gear up for fun and come celebrate over 20 years of fun at
GO -K ARTS PLUS. Williamsburg ’s premier family
entertainment center features four exciting go-kart tracks!
Strap yourself into a Super Stockart for a race on a highbanked oval track or let the little ones burn it up on the
Rookie Track. Race around the Figure 8 or the Euro Track and
then spin, soar and dive on the DISK’O’ thrill ride from Italy.
Be the captain of your own Blaster Boat or sink a hole-in-one on our 18-hole Waterfall Miniature Golf
Course. Fun stuff awaits children in Kiddie Land plus all our major tracks feature double-seater karts
so a parent and child can share the racing experience. Check out the Bumper Cars, the Python Pit Kiddie
Roller Coaster and our newest attraction – Water Wars! We also offer an air-conditioned video arcade
with the latest prize redemption games and don’t forget to refuel on goodies at the Snack Bar. Our picnic
pavilions accommodate family reunions, corporate gatherings and school groups.
189-B Ewell Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.220.3670
www.williamsburgalewerks.com
Hours: Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:30 pm; Tours daily at 3:00 pm
During Colonial times, ale, a top fermenting English beer, was
a necessity of life. “We could not now take time for further
search or consideration, our victuals being much spent,
especially our beer, and it being now the 19th of September.”
(Mayflower, 1620). Initially, the colonies imported beer for
family consumption, sale or barter. Colonial Tavern beer was
often brewed on premises. Over time, commercial brewing developed in the larger cities.
AleWerks is Williamsburg’s only microbrewery, brewing handcrafted ales, traditional and contemporary,
for the Commonwealth. Visit our brewery and pick up fresh beer for your lodging or to take home with you.
In addition to great beers, the retail shop offers a variety of unique beer accessories and apparel. Cheers!
Whether you’re a kid, or just a kid at heart, GO-KARTS PLUS is a fabulous family fun destination. Be
part of the fun and visit soon!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! ® Museum & 4-D Theatre
T: 757.220.9220 ı www.WilliamsburgRipleys.com
Hours: Please call for hours
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Museum and 4-D Theater provides
year-round entertainment. Our Museum features eleven
galleries with over 300 exhibits. See a 500 lb. gorilla made
entirely from nails, a larger-than-life section of the Berlin
Wall, an albino lion and our genuine shrunken head. See how
you stand up to the world’s tallest man. Spend time in our
interactive gallery solving puzzles and experiencing optical
illusions. For those who dare, take a walk through our incredible spinning Vortex Tunnel. After a visit
to the Museum, take a wild journey in our 4-D Theater. Watch amazing 3-D movies with multiple added
effects: from leg ticklers and seat vibrators to scent and bubble machines. It’s a one of-a-kind experience
for the whole family. Rain or shine, 365 days a year, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Museum and 4-D Theater
is your destination for the strange, unusual and bizarre!
The Williamsburg Winery
5800 Wessex Hundred · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.0999 ı www.williamsburgwinery.com
Virginia’s largest winery producing over 60,000 cases
annually and new wine releases throughout the year. Wines
produced here are appealing to a broad range of wine lovers,
from the occasional wine drinker to the wine enthusiast. The
Williamsburg Winery wine portfolio has resulted in multiple
Decanter Magazine of London awards as “Best Wines in
the World” as well as many other awards on the national
and international wine stage. More than 50 acres of vineyard
surround the winery, offering a beautiful backdrop to the Old
World-style village where the winery and the Gabriel Archer Tavern are located. Daily tours are offered,
including the barrel cellar followed by wine tastings of seven different wines. Reserve wine tastings
are also available daily by advance reservations which are conducted in the private reserve cellar and
include a large selection of older library wines as well as new releases. Wedmore Place is the newest
addition to The Williamsburg Winery, featuring 28 luxury rooms all with fireplaces and antiques, as
well as Café Provencal serving fine Mediterranean Cuisine.
OPEN DAILY FOR TOURS AND TASTINGS
April–Oct: Mon–Sat 10:00 am–6:00 pm; Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Nov–March: Mon–Sat 10:00 am–5:00 pm; Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
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Shopping Areas
High Street
Merchants Square
T: 757.220.9177 ı www.highstreetwilliamsburg.com
Hours: Individual store hours vary
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ı P.O. Box 1776 · Williamsburg, VA · 23187
T: 757.220.7751 ı www.merchantssquare.org
Hours: Individual store hours vary. Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
The Shops at High Street are the retail portion of a beautiful mixed-use urban village called High
Street, which is located in the middle of the City of Williamsburg. The Shops at High Street are
distinguished by their refined Georgian architecture. With over 200,000 square feet of retail space,
a wide variety of eateries and restaurants will compliment an assortment of upscale merchants
all with an abundance of parking. All of this anchored by Movie Tavern, an 8-screen, 1,000 seat
cinema café showing first run movies.
Exceptional Shopping. Extraordinary Dining. Exhilarating Experience.
Inspired by the rich architectural heritage of the 18th century, Merchants Square blends the
atmosphere found in the adjacent Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg with 21st century
shopping and dining. With more than 40 unique shops and restaurants, a day in Merchants Square
offers an experience unlike any other. Featuring the best in personal service, high-quality
merchandise, world-class food and shop owners who really care.
From locally owned shops with upscale one-of-kind wares to name-brand favorites, Merchants
Square offers a variety of shopping opportunities for all ages. From toy stores to men’s and
women’s apparel, quality furniture to fine art, and Scottish kilts to country quilts, make your
Williamsburg visit unforgettable. Enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining in Merchants Square’s
many restaurants, offering five-star menu experiences to family friendly pizza parlors. Free
wireless Internet network is available for visitors, residents and students to enjoy.
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Shopping Areas
New Town Williamsburg
Riverwalk Landing
4801 Courthouse Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
www.NewTownWilliamsburg.com
Hours: Open 365 days. Individual store hours vary. Check website for details.
On the Waterfront in Yorktown, VA · T: 757.890.3300 ı www.RiverwalkLanding.com
Hours: 10:00 am–6:00 pm Mon–Sat, 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun; call for seasonal hours
New Town is 365 acres of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, offices and homes located at the
intersection of Ironbound Road and Monticello Avenue, just off Route 199, adjacent to the College of
William and Mary and convenient to all the attractions. In New Town you’ll find quick eating spots
and fine restaurants, an outdoor shopping mall with local stores and national chains, a 12-screen
movie theater, medical and dental practices, banks and financial services, salons and gyms, coffee
shops and art galleries, an urgent care facility, the regional Courthouse and US Post Office, as well
as offices for many of the area’s leading professional firms. Residential homes, condominiums and
apartments are here too. New Town is a great place for kids and adults. We have lots of fun things
for the whole family including parks, walking trails and plenty of free parking. Come spend an hour
or the whole day – rain or shine. Make New Town Your Town.
Riverwalk Landing links Yorktown Victory Center and Yorktown Battlefield, two museums showcasing
the historical, decisive battle here in the Revolutionary War. This one-mile pedestrian walkway along
the York River includes shops and galleries offering patriotic items, home decor, clothing, jewelry,
quilts, art, gifts, tropical wines and more. Waterfront restaurants serve seafood and other fine cuisine.
Grab an ice cream cone and enjoy it as you stroll by the river, hop on a Segway PT for a guided tour,
rent a bike or relax on a bench taking in all the sights. Park your car in the free deck or dock your boat
at the pier. Then enjoy biking or riding the free trolley. An outdoor performance venue is the site of
concerts and other special events. Plan your visit to coincide with festivities including: Market Days,
Shagging on the Riverwalk with beach music and Motown and Rhythms on the Riverwalk with jazz and
country. Come back for July 4th and Yorktown Day for patriotic concerts, performances by the Fifes and
Drums of Yorktown, plenty of food and other entertainment. Holiday events include a lighted boat
parade and visit from Santa.
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Shopping Areas
Williamsburg Outlet Mall
Williamsburg Premium Outlets
6401 Richmond Road · Lightfoot, VA · 23090
T: 757.565.3378 ı www.WilliamsburgOutletMall.com
Hours: 10:00 am–8:00 pm Mon-Thurs, 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri & Sat, 10:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; call for seasonal hours
T: 757.565.0702 ı www.premiumoutlets.com/williamsburg
Hours: 10:00 am–9:00 pm Mon–Sat, 10:00 am–7:00 pm Sun
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
For extended holiday hours, please visit the website.
Break the expensive habit of paying high retail prices on first quality merchandise by saving 20%
– 70% everyday. We offer complimentary coupons, valued at over $100; a motor coach lounge with
TV, internet and private phone rooms; and sufficient resting benches which make the Williamsburg
Outlet Mall a perfect place to spend several hours while you’re in Williamsburg. We are located just
.5 miles from the Williamsburg Pottery; .75 miles from Great Wolf Lodge and 1 mile from Interstate
64. The Williamsburg Outlet Mall is also conveniently located to Colonial Williamsburg, Busch
Gardens and Water Country USA.
Make your trip to Williamsburg more memorable by visiting the Williamsburg Outlet Mall where you
can come inside to great savings!
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No trip to Williamsburg is complete without a visit to Williamsburg Premium Outlets. As one of
Virginia’s largest outlet centers, Williamsburg Premium Outlets offers an impressive selection
of over 130 designer outlets and famous brand stores where you can enjoy savings of 25% - 65%
all in one convenient location.
Enjoy one-stop shopping – and significant savings – at some of the world’s finest fashion names:
Ann Taylor, Burberry, Brighton, Brooks Brothers, Chico’s, Coach, Cole Haan, Hugo Boss, Juicy
Couture, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Movado, Polo Ralph Lauren, Talbots, True Religion, White
House/Black Market and many more. Plan to grab lunch in the Food Court or at one of our sit-down
restaurants and make a day of it!
Belk of Windsormeade Marketplace
The Christmas Shop
shops
Shops
4900-3 Monticello Avenue · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.220.9143
415 West Duke of Gloucester Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.2514 ı www.ChristmasShopWilliamsburg.com
Outstanding top fashion brand apparel, shoes, accessories, cosmetics and
home furnishings at Windsormeade Marketplace in Williamsburg. Giftwrap,
convenient credit plans, a gift registry, plus other services make shopping
at Belk convenient and enjoyable.
Williamsburg’s oldest Christmas store specializes in unique and collectible
Christmas merchandise, including dated Williamsburg ornaments. Come see
our handcrafted lines as well as your favorite collectibles at The Christmas
Shop. Located in Merchants Square.
Bella Fine Lingerie and Loungewear
Closet Envy
427 Duke of Gloucester Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.8440 ı www.bellafinelingerie.com
T: 757.220.0456 ı www.shopclosetenvy.com
Bella offers a tasteful selection of the finest European and USA crafted lingerie.
Featuring Cosabella, Chantelle, Aubade, Natori, Hanro and more. We specialize
in foundation fittings. Bands 30-44, cups AA-H. Located in historic Merchants
Square.
Closet Envy is a must-see shop for fashion forward women’s designs.
For anyone who desires the latest in limited quantity fashion apparel and
accessories, this is “fashion to die for” with an emphasis on just the right
look for business, party or play.
Binns of Williamsburg
Elements
435 W. Duke of Gloucester Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.3391 ı www.binnsonline.com
5107 Main Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.903.2622 ı www.elementsofyork.com
Welcome to Binns, the most exclusive fashion store in Williamsburg’s Historic
Triangle. 22,000 square feet of European Designer Fashions, shoe boutique,
jewelry, Italian hand-bags, cosmetics and porcelain and gift gallery featuring
luxuries from around the world. Special occasion and gown specialist.
Elements offers a wide selection of unique Home Décor and Fine Gifts.
Coastal and Wine Décor including Vintage Furnishings and Accessories,
Miche Bags, Jewelry, Scarves, Custom Window Treatments, Linens and
Slipcovers upon request.
The Campus Shop
The Flower Cupboard
425 Prince George Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.4301 ı www.CampusShopWM.com
205 North Boundary Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.0057 ı www.flowercupboard.net
The Campus Shop is your source for licensed College of William & Mary
merchandise. We specialize in sweatshirts, T-shirts, baseball bats, youth
clothing, souvenirs, mugs and other officially licensed gifts at reasonable
prices. Located in Merchants Square.
The Flower Cupboard is a full service wedding and corporate event planning
florist that has been in business for over 35 years. We can meet your needs
from a single rose to a full service wedding. We also provide quality decorations
throughout Williamsburg.
Christmas Mouse
Garden Flags
T: 757.887.5600 ı www.christmasmouse.com
230 Monticello Avenue · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 745.293.3524 · 866.290.6354 ı www.Garden-Flags.com
Your magical dreams of Christmas come alive as you browse through a
wonderland of delights. Over 25,000 different decorations, accessories and
collectibles. Collectibles on display include Byers’ Choice Carolers, whimsical
Annalee dolls and Willow Tree Angels.
Home to the Internet’s top garden and house flag store. Located across from
Williamsburg Shopping Center and William & Mary’s School of Education.
Thousands of top quality flags as well as wind spinners, chimes, stained glass,
kites, garden décor, sports items, cards, mailbox covers and unique gifts.
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Shops
The Genuine Smithfield Ham Shoppe of Williamsburg
T: 757.258.8604 ı www.smithfieldhams.com
T: 757.229.2082 ı www.williamsburgsouvenirco.com
This lovely specialty foods store features the region’s best selection of Smithfield
and Virginia Country hams, ham slices, bacon, Serrano hams, Prosciutto di
Parma, fine cheeses, gourmet groceries and Paula Deen Collections. Visit
our deli for ham biscuits, specialty sandwiches, salads and desserts.
Williamsburg’s best selection of affordable souvenirs and gifts for the entire
family since 1919. Featuring mementos of your visit to Williamsburg: T-shirts,
sweatshirts, gifts and collectibles. Well known for quality merchandise at
reasonable prices.
Harry and David at Williamsburg Premium Outlets
La Tienda – The Best of Spain
5715 Richmond Road, #63-A · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.221.7089 ı www.harryanddavid.com
1325 Jamestown Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.253.1925 ı www.latienda.com
For 75 years, Harry and David has been America’s favorite source for delicious
gourmet gifts and fruit. It’s our job to help you convey your warmest wishes and
make your celebrations incredibly memorable. We guarantee our products to
be impressive and delicious!
The Best of Spain in Virginia. Located in the historic Whitehall Building, our
3600 square foot store offers great products from Spain, plus wine tastings,
cooking classes and other special events. Chorizo, sausage, cheese, nuts,
olives, olive oils, Spanish sweets and so much more. Open 9:00 am-7:00pm.
James River Equipment
The Lamplighter Shoppe
7761 Richmond Road · Toano, VA · 23168
T: 757.566.1750 ı www.jamesriverequipment.com
T: 757.565.4676 · 800.768.GLOW ı www.lamplightershoppe.com
James River Equipment is a very unique store. We have a full line of John Deere
products and services. We also carry Stihl, Honda, Purina Feeds, Carhartt,
Rocky Boots and Southern States products. We have everything to meet your
farm and home needs.
Lighting the Town from Classic Williamsburg to Creative Whimsy. Custom
designs, outdoor lighting, lamp makeovers, lamp shades and 18th-century
designs. For over 33 years designers’, architects’ and clients’ visions have
become reality. Consult with our experts for your special lighting projects!
Jos. A. Bank Factory Outlet
Master Craftsmen Shop
Patriot Center, 3032 Richmond Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.565.4172 ı www.josbankfactorystores.com
T: 757.253.2993 · 800.866.7458 ı www.mastercraftsmenshop.com
Established in 1905, and one of the nation’s leading retailers of men’s classicallystyled, tailored and casual clothing, sportswear, footwear, accessories and
tuxedo rentals. We offer exceptional quality, timeless style and unparalleled
value in men’s apparel while presenting a heritage of quality and workmanship.
Master Craftsmen has been making silver bracelets on location since 1982.
In addition they have their own line of pewterware, Christmas angel, Santa
and animal ornaments and gifts made in the U.S.A. Hand and machine
engraving are offered as well as excellent customer service.
Kilwin’s Chocolate Shoppe
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King’s Treasure
The Nautical Dog – New Town
1430 High Street, Suite 801 · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.345.2290 ı www.Kilwins.com/williamsburg
T: 757.220.2001 ı www.nauticaldogwilliamsburg.com
Kilwin’s-Williamsburg is your one stop confection shop for all things sweet.
We carry 32 premium original recipe ice creams. In our open kitchen you can
watch fudge hand paddled daily. We carry a huge selection of chocolate and
caramel goodies, all made in store.
The Nautical Dog is a must see in Williamsburg! Featuring unique gifts for you,
the home and your 4-legged friend. We specialize in home decor, candles,
jewelry, gourmet people treats, dog clothing and accessories, custom bedding,
specific breed gifts, all natural treats from the bakery and so much more.
Paisley, Ltd.
Shirley Pewter Shops, Inc.
shops
Shops
5138 Main Street, New Town · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.229.5624 ı www.paisleygifts.com
T: 757.229.5356 · 800.550.5356 ı www.shirleypewter.com
The Perfect Giftdom! Gifts and accessories to adore and adorn. Whether you
are celebrating holidays, special occasions or friendships — Paisley has the
perfect gift.
Offering a variety of fine quality pewter reproductions, collectibles and
tableware. Featuring the signature collection “Shirley Pewter,” handcrafted
in Williamsburg. Baby gifts, products of light and more. Engraving available
for a more personal touch.
The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg
The Shops at Carolina Furniture
T: 757.229.3908
T: 757.565.3000 ı www.carolina-furniture.com
Find famous hand-cooked Virginia peanuts, other fine specialty nuts, sweet
nut confections and candy to tempt the most discriminating palette. Sauces,
kitchen linens, cookbooks and custom gift baskets. This charming regional
specialty foods store, known for its many daily samples, is a must stop!
The Shops at Carolina Furniture of Williamsburg consists of eight stores on
one campus, all offering custom furniture at 30% to 60% off retail. Peruse
more than 400 names of luxury furniture at 5425 Richmond Road,
Williamsburg, or at www.carolina-furniture.com.
The Precious Gem
VF Outlet
T: 757.220.1115 · 800.644.8077 ı www.ThePreciousGems.com
6401 Richmond Road, P.O. Box 459 · Lightfoot, VA · 23090
T: 757.220.9984 ı www.vfoutlet.net
The Precious Gem features diamonds and colored stones purchased from
around the world. Our jeweler, Reggie Akdogan, also owner and designer,
travels from the Orient to South America to carefully select only the finest
stones for their beauty, quality and value.
The amazingly varied, absurdly priced clothing store! Illustrious brands like
Lee, Wrangler, Vanity Fair, JanSport and so many others. Visit either of our
two stores – Lee/Wrangler or Vanity Fair, located inside the Williamsburg
Outlet Mall. VF Oulet – There’s a Fabulous Find for everyone!
River Fruit Tropical Wines
Wallace’s Trading Post
327 Water Street · Yorktown, VA · 23690
T: 757.369.0525 ı www.riverfruitwines.com
T: 757.564.6106
River Fruit Tropical Wines offers Florida’s only ultra-premium tropical fruit,
citrus and berry wines made without grapes … that’s right, there are NO
GRAPES in our wines! We offer FREE tastings daily of over 25 different wines.
Finally, Wines That Taste Good!
Over 10,000 square feet of gift shopping! Featuring an extensive selection of
Webkinz and Crocs. Everyone will enjoy our homemade fudge while browsing
for toys, shirts, jewelry and souvenirs.
Scotland House
Williamsburg Antique Mall
T: 757.229.7800 · 800.237.4360
500 Lightfoot Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.565.3422
A unique, fascinating shop selling gifts and apparel from Scotland, Ireland
and England. From beautiful cashmere sweaters to fine English pottery, this
store has everything for that special gift or treat for yourself. Conveniently
located in Merchants Square.
This 45,000 square foot, climate controlled, handicap accessible mall features
300+ dealers. Selection, quality, organization and a friendly, knowledgeable
staff make this one of the best malls in the country. La Petite Tearoom offers
gourmet lunches and desserts.
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Shops
Williamsburg General Store – Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
T: 757.564.5800
The Williamsburg General Store offers gifts, collectibles, jewelry, candles,
apparel and more. On Richmond Road, the General Store also includes a
Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shop and a spacious covered porch. Opens early and
closes late daily.
Williamsburg Marketplace ®
P.O. Box 1776 · Williamsburg, VA · 23187-1776
T: 757.229.1000 ı www.WilliamsburgMarketplace.com
Twenty distinctive stores throughout the Historic Area, Merchants Square and
the Visitor Center. Each a unique-shopping experience. Home furnishings, gifts
and seasonal items inspired by the 18th century, as well as authentic
reproductions. Purchases help support The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Williamsburg Pottery
T: 757.564.3326 ı www.williamsburgpottery.com
The Williamsburg Pottery has been offering visitors a breathtaking array of
unique items since 1938. Handmade pottery, framing, silk flowers, gardenware,
home-grown plants, gourmet food, wines, linens, lamps and shades and
MUCH MORE. We are open 364 days a year except on Christmas!
Yankee Candle Flagship
T: 757.258.1002 · 877.616.6510 ı www.yankeecandle.com/flagship
At Yankee Candle, it’s always snowing, the ice pond is always frozen, Santa’s
Workshop is always bustling and the holiday shops are full of surprises for
you to uncover year-round. So grab your tri-cornered hat and come visit us!
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Arts & Artisans
A Touch of Earth
T: 757.565.0425 ı [email protected]
T: 757-221-2674 ı www.wm.edu/as/tsd/performances/index.php
A Touch of Earth is an award-winning gallery offering the finest in American crafts
and art by regional and nationally prominent contemporary American artists.
Featuring art pottery, beautiful jewelry, glass work, quilts and many other fine
crafts. Owned by pottery artists Paul Pittman and Lianne Lurie since 1977.
Theatrical, dance and musical performances on a regular basis. William & Mary
Theatre presents high quality and richly staged dramatic performances, reviving
important classical dramas and producing challenging contemporary theatre.
Original faculty and student dance choreography performances.
An Occasion for the Arts
College of William & Mary, William & Mary Hall, Kaplan Arena
P.O. Box 363 · Williamsburg, VA · 23187
T: 757.258.5587 ı www.aofta.org
Ukrop Way · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.221.3356 ı www.tribeathletics.com/tickets.html · [email protected]
An Occasion for the Arts is a juried art show that spotlights the visual and
performing arts in the Greater Williamsburg area and promotes the expansion
of the arts in the community.
An 8,973-seat arena, with the capability of increasing capacity to 10,175 for
full stage events. A multi-purpose venue, William & Mary Hall has a long
history of hosting concerts, trade shows, convocations, religious ceremonies,
graduations, athletic events and other special events.
Apryl Altman Art
First Night Williamsburg
107 North Stocker Court · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.236.3676 ı www.aprylaltmanart.com
T: 757.258.5153 ı www.firstnightwilliamsburg.org
Apryl Altman is an artist providing faux finish and mural services to the
Hampton Roads area. This also includes hand painted tiles, furniture and wood
graining. Apryl is also an accomplished watercolorist, exhibiting at This
Century Art Gallery, Prince George Art & Frame and local art festivals.
First Night Williamsburg is a non-alcoholic family oriented celebration of
New Year’s Eve. Downtown Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary
provide the setting for over 40 performers. All ages are invited to attend, and
may purchase entry buttons four weeks prior to the event.
By Design Studio
Gallery at York Hall
131 Ridings Cove · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.897.0776 ı www.bydesignart.com · [email protected]
301 Main Street · Yorktown, VA · 23690
T: 757.890.4490 ı www.visityorktown.org
Artist Connie Desaulniers creates two- and three-dimensional paintings (with
parts of the artwork coming out of the canvas). Subjects range from lush
landscapes to quirky figures, saturated with color and spirit. Contact the
artist directly for exhibit schedule and information.
Featuring fine art and fine craft by local artists for exhibit and sale. This nonprofit, volunteer-run gallery creates themed shows that change every six to
eight weeks. Profits support community programs and events. The gallery is
also a visitor information center for Historic Yorktown.
College of William & Mary, Ewell Hall Performing Arts Series
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Ewell Hall Ewell Hall
Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance
T: 757-221-2674 ı www.wm.edu/as/music/performances/index.php
www.wm.edu/offices/boxoffice/index.php
T: 757.229.6511 ı www.williamsburgcc.com
Theatrical, dance and musical performances on a regular basis. Performances
generally take place during the academic year and include students as well
as professional artists. Please see websites for schedules for Ewell Hall and
other venues. Near The Wren Building; use side entrance.
The Art Gallery of The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance
showcases original works created by individual member artists on a rotating
basis. Exhibits are free to the public and change quarterly, highlighting a
range of Historic Triangle arts offerings. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5:00 pm.
Gulay Berryman Art, Inc.
Lisa W. Cumming Photography
P.O. Box 2024, Studio by Appointment · Williamsburg, VA · 23187
T: 757.565.0954 ı www.gulayberryman.com
161 Devon Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.532.4037 ı www.lwcphoto.com · [email protected]
Oil paintings, Williamsburg art prints and note cards by a European fine arts
school-trained artist whose credits include the 2005 Florence, Italy International
Biennale, finalist in Kunst Forum Intl’s 2006 SEETAL art show in Switzerland
and winner of Kennedy Promotion’s 2005 “Best of Virginia” competition.
Specializing in family portraits, sport teams and commercial/architectural
photography. Against the backdrop of the Historic Virginia Triangle we can
frame your family vacation, travel team sporting event, golf outing and/or
other memorable gatherings you are eager to preserve as keepsakes.
James City County
Merchants Square, Outdoor Performing Arts Venue
101 Mounts Bay Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.253.6618 (Ernie Gabler)
Duke of Gloucester, Prince George, Henry & Boundary Streets · Williamsburg
T: 757.220.7751 ı www.merchantssquare.org/calendar · [email protected]
Art exhibits started back in 2005 in the Building E lobby of the James City
County government complex buildings off Mounts Bay Road at the entrance
to Kingsmill. It showcases employees and resident artists living in James City
County every six weeks on rotating exhibits.
Adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, Merchants Square is a
cluster of 42 fine shops and restaurants in an unrivaled setting. Annual host
of the Summer Breeze Concert Series July and August; strolling holiday
musicians in December. Site of Art on the Square & An Occasion for the Arts.
Jamestown Glasshouse
Muscarelle Museum
Historic Jamestowne · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.2437 ı www.jamestownglasshouse.com
Lamberson Hall-Jamestown Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23187
T: 757.221.2700 ı www.wm.edu/muscarelle
In 1608, glassmaking, America’s first English industry, began in Jamestown.
Today, costumed craftsmen, using tools and techniques similar to those used
centuries ago, blow one-of-a-kind period reproductions and contemporary
pieces. A four-year apprentice program trains glass blowers.
Special exhibitions; permanent collection of over 4,500 works including English
and American portraits of the 17th and 18th centuries; European and American
prints and drawings from the 16th–20th centuries; Japanese prints; African art;
Asian ceramics; and a major collection of Abstract Expressionist art.
Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre
New Town Art Gallery
Ukrop Way and Jamestown Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.221.3300 ı www.wm.edu/studentactivities
T: 757.810.2690 ı www.newtownartgallery.com
The amphitheatre is on the shore of Lake Matoaka, surrounded by the natural
beauty of the College woods. A perfect setting for performance art and any
type of musical entertainment. Please contact the Office of Student Activities
with questions, and about space availability.
This gallery, which opened recently in New Town, is run by ten local artists
whose original paintings in various media hang in this beautiful space. Also
available are the artists’ jewelry, sculptures, photographs, giclees, prints
and cards.
Linda Matney Gallery
T: 757.675.6627 ı www.lindamatneygallery.com
Contemporary art, photography, installation, video and paintings. Exhibitions
and events featuring national and regional artists. Art consulting and
workshops. Other events such as fashion shows, wine tastings, musical and
art performance, coffee and movie afternoon siestas. Art related gifts.
ar ts & ar tisans
Arts & Artisans
New Town Williamsburg
Make
Your Town
www.newtownwilliamsburg.com
T: 757.810.2690 ı www.newtownwilliamsburg.com
Peruse the New Town Art Gallery. Discover fine restaurants with live music.
Dine at Art Café 26 within an art gallery. Sullivan Square, Legacy Hall and the
Gazebo provide great venues for everything from intimate shows to lively
performances. Check our website for details.
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Arts & Artisans
Paula Goodman Koz
At Prince George Art and Frame, 107 Colony Square · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.253.8950 · 757.229.7644 ı www.paulagoodmankoz.com
Riverwalk Landing, Historic Yorktown Waterfront · Yorktown, VA · 23690
Goodman Koz has been a printmaker specializing in block prints (wood and
linocut) for nearly 30 years. She has a special love for illustrating books and
literary themes. The relationship between art and print is her primary focus.
Studio open by appointment.
An eight-week summer concert series held at Riverwalk Landing in Historic
Yorktown featuring some of the area’s finest beach music, Motown, oldies
and more. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and practice the “shag”
on the large outdoor dance floor. Free and open to the public.
Studio Foray
Polly Nunn
Studio at 2644 Jockey’s Neck Trail · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.4945 ı www.pollynunnartist.com · [email protected]
323 Riverwalk Landing · Yorktown, VA · 23690
T: 757.969.1094 ı www.studioforay.com · [email protected]
Polly Nunn is known for her large flower paintings. Her art includes portraits,
landscapes, animals and concrete sculpture. She teaches classes in painting,
drawing and pottery. Polly’s work can be seen at This Century Art Gallery,
Prince George Art & Frame and at her studio by appointment.
Featuring unique, custom designed jewelry by Nancy Foray which includes
Swarovski crystals and a beautiful array of freshwater pearls, semiprecious
and natural stones–all hand-selected for quality and beauty. Wide range of
beading supplies and classes that are sure to inspire.
Prince George Art & Frame
This Century Art Gallery
107 Colony Square · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.7644 ı www.WilliamsburgArt.com
T: 757.229.4949 ı www.thiscenturyartgallery.org
Prince George Art & Frame combines a fine art gallery and custom framing
in one location. Local original art and changing exhibits make it one of
Williamsburg’s livelier art venues. Our art and custom frames can be found
in many of Williamsburg’s homes, museums and businesses.
Celebrating 50 years of Art, this non-profit gallery has presented high-quality
contemporary art and crafts for the locals and visitors alike. Visiting artists’
shows are exhibited annually. Art classes are offered at the new Art Education
Center and free lectures at the Williamsburg Library.
Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series
THIS IS YOUR LIFE Photography/Posters for Grownups
286A Merrimac Trail · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 814.574.6314 ı www.thisisyourlifephotography.com
Rhythms on the Riverwalk is a five-week fall concert series held at Riverwalk
Landing in Historic Yorktown that features some of the area’s finest bands sure
to get your toes tappin’ to fantastic sounds. Guests are encouraged to bring
lawn chairs and blankets for seating. This event is free and open to the public.
HUNDREDS of PRINTS (16”x20”) by a local artist for just $30 each! Including:
Non-stock of COLONIAL AREAS, ANTIQUE CARS, TRAINS, FLOWERS, LANDSCAPES,
NAUTICAL, COOL DISTORTED, etc. There’s something for everyone and more
added weekly. Mention this ad and receive 10% OFF your next order!
Riverwalk Landing, Outdoor Performing Arts Venue
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Shagging on the Riverwalk Beach Music Concert Series
TK Asian Antiquities
T: 757.890.3500 ı www.riverwalklanding.com
T: 757.253.0769 · 800.313.3008 ı www.tkasianantiquities.com
Riverwalk Landing plays host to a multitude of events throughout the year and
offers an array of diverse shopping and dining opportunities. The banks of the
York River serve as a beautiful backdrop for the outdoor performance area.
Outdoor concert series, market days and tall ship visits.
Specialists in Chinese archaic bronze, jade, pottery and textiles. TK Asian
Antiquities has one of the largest selections of artisan-made furniture from
the 17th through 19th centuries. On-site laboratory for conservation and
restoration. Open Mon–Fri 9:00 am– 5:00 pm.
Arts & Artisans
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Vernon Wooten Studio/Gallery
1315 Jamestown Rd. Suite 204 · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.253.1953 ı www.huntprints.com
Exhibiting original oils, watercolors and bronze sculptures by Vernon Wooten.
Also offered are limited edition prints and giclee’s of the Virginia Hunt Country
and other subjects. Member of the Society of Illustrators, American Artist
Professional League and National Sculpture Society.
Viccellio Goldsmith
P.O. Box 672 · Yorktown, VA · 23690
T: 757.890.2162 ı www.ViccellioGoldsmith.com
J. Henry Viccellio III, Master Goldsmith and precious metals craftsman, offers
a line of beautiful and distinctive fine jewelry and handcrafted custom
creations that reflect an individual customer’s unique style. Waterfront shop
in Historic Yorktown.
Virginia Shakespeare Festival
College of William & Mary ı P.O. Box 8795 · Williamsburg, VA · 23187
T: 757.221.2674 ı www.wm.edu/vsf
The Virginia Shakespeare Festival enters its 33rd season of providing classic
professional theatre at affordable prices. Two Shakespearean productions make
up the season that runs from late June to early August. Call 757.221.2674 or visit
us on the web at HYPERLINK “http://www.wm.edu/vsf” www.wm.edu/vsf.
Williamsburg Farmers Market – Music at the Market
402 Duke of Gloucester Street, Merchants Square · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.259.3768 ı www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com
Enjoy live musical performances, select local products including organic
produce, free-range meats, oysters, crabs, herb plants, baked goods, honey,
cheese and cut flowers. A tranquil setting for listening and enjoying a morning
coffee. Saturdays, Apr–Oct 8 am–noon. Holiday and seasonal markets.
Williamsburg Library Theatre
515 Scotland Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.259.4070 ı www.wrl.org/programs · [email protected]
This 268-seat theatre features concerts of acoustic folk and jazz. Venue for
classical music groups, films, live theatre and lectures. Please see the
website for schedules.
Saint Francis Bird Tree by Connie Desaulniers of By Design Studio
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Arts & Artisans
The Williamsburg Symphonia
Yorktown Market Days
Performances at The Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square · Williamsburg, VA
T: 757.229.9857 ı www.williamsburgsymphonia.org
T: 757.890.3500 ı www.riverwalklanding.com
Classical and Pops Music Series. Williamsburg’s own professional orchestra
providing a classical and pops music subscription series at the Kimball Theatre
and educational concerts for families and young people. Janna Hymes, Music
Director. Please see website for performance schedules.
On the Yorktown waterfront with entertainment and a variety of homegrown
favorites; buy locally-grown and fresh picked produce. Fresh seafood, meat
and produce, baked goods, cut flowers, cheese, organic products and quality
art – all in a beautiful setting. Entertainment 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
New Town Art Gallery
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Colonial Heritage Golf Club
6500 Arthur Hills Drive · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.645.2030 ı www.colonialheritageclub.com
This artfully crafted Arthur Hills masterpiece emulates the classic
beauty and refinement of the natural terrain and landscape of its
southern Virginia surroundings. Meandering through 175 acres of
densely wooded grounds, the 6,889 yard, par 72 championship golf
course offers five sets of tees and immaculate playing conditions
creating a truly distinctive experience with every round. Strategically
placed bunkers, undulating fairways and carefully planned water
features create an enjoyable golfing experience for all playing abilities from novice to expert. Whether
you’re looking to make a tee time, organize a tournament or improve your golf game through lessons,
make Colonial Heritage your next Williamsburg destination.
Ford’s Colony Country Club
240 Ford’s Colony Drive · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.258.4130 ı www.fordscolonycc.com
Ford’s Colony boasts 54 holes of unforgettable golf in Williamsburg
along with the highest ranked courses in Virginia – having been
awarded four-and-a-half stars by Golf Digest’s Places to Play.
Whether you play Blackheath, Blue Heron or Marsh Hawk, you’ll
be hooked. Each course was designed by the legendary Dan
Maples with a solid appreciation of all levels of play.
Ford’s Colony Country Club also includes a state-of-the-art Golf
Academy, family golf programs, private lessons, club demo nights, custom club fitting and a Golf Shop
which has repeatedly been the number one Pro Shop in the Mid-Atlantic by the PGA.
Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
P.O. Box 1776 · Williamsburg, VA · 23187-1776
T: 757.220.7696 · 800.HISTORY
www.ColonialWilliamsburg.com
Top 100 You Can Play
—GOLF Magazine
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Colonial Williamsburg’s Golden Horseshoe Gold Course combines
panoramic views with intriguing shot demands or, as course
designer Robert Trent Jones Sr. said, “a natural arboretum upon
which a great golf course has been built.” The course is walkable
and completely free of surrounding real estate development, an
excellent counterpart to its companion Green Course designed by
Rees Jones, son of Jones Sr. Both courses are designated Audubon
sanctuaries.
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Williamsburg National Golf Club
1010 Kingsmill Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.253.3906 · 800.832.5665 ı www.kingsmill.com
Kingsmill Resort is Virginia’s largest golf resort located on 2,900
acres along the historic James River. Kingsmill’s immaculate
courses define the resort as the region’s premier golf destination.
Kingsmill features three world-class courses, including The River
Course, which has been home to PGA and LPGA golf events for 29
years, one nine-hole par 3 course, golf academy and an array of
golf amenities. These professionally-designed courses offer an
opportunity for golf enthusiasts of all abilities to experience a
challenging yet enjoyable game.
golf
Kingsmill Resort Golf
3700 Centerville Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.258.9642 · 800.826.5732 ı www.wngc.com
Williamsburg National is a 36-hole championship facility. In 2009
our four star Jack Nicklaus designed Jamestown Course was
named one of Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play”. The course
measures 7,000 yards from the championship tees and is Par 72.
Our Tom Clark designed Yorktown Course was named one of
“America’s Top 50 Courses for Women” by Golf Digest Magazine
and has more elevation changes and water features than the
Jamestown. We also have a full driving range, chipping area and a large putting green. Our Director
of Instruction and Master Club Fitter is on hand to help you perfect your game.
Tradition Golf Clubs: Stonehouse & Kiskiack
9700 Mill Pond Run · Toano, VA · 23168
T: 757.566.1138 · 888.825.3436 ı www.traditionalgolftrail.com
Packages are available at both courses and include a free lunch
with each round. Ask about our FREE Group Leader Program.
Stonehouse – Mike Stanz designed breathtaking mountain course
laid out over 6,962 yards of forested hills, wide plateaus and
abrupt ravines. Features deep Bunkers and long carries with the
comfort of broad fairways and enormous greens.
Kiskiack – set along the ridge of a natural bluff, this picturesque course offers an enjoyable day of golf
for players of all skill levels.
Virginia Golf Vacations
221 Bulifants Boulevard, Suite A · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 877.806.8163 ı www.virginiagolfvacations.com
Virginia Golf Vacations has over twelve years experience in
creating custom Williamsburg Golf Vacations. We are pleased to
offer ten quality accommodations, including hotels, resorts and
condos, and fifteen championship golf courses, all rated four stars
or higher by Golf Digest. With a concierge level of service, Virginia
Golf Vacations handles all of the details so that all you have to do
is play. Come see why Williamsburg has been named a top 25
Golf Destination!
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James City County Recreation
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Historic Jamestowne
1350 John Tyler Highway · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.285.5020
1368 Colonial Parkway · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.898.2410 ı www.HistoricJamestowne.org
Enjoy this 140-acre outdoor facility on the banks of the beautiful Chickahominy
River. Camping, fishing, boating, boat ramp and fishing pier. Rent canoes,
kayaks and boats with motors.
Bike, walk or drive the five-mile or shorter three-mile loop around Jamestown
Island, where you will experience the wildlife and natural environment
English colonists encountered upon their arrival in 1607.
College Landing Park
Little Creek Reservoir Park
South Henry Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.259.3760 ı www.williamsburgva.gov/parks
180 Lakeview Road · Toano, VA · 23168
T: 757.566.1702 · 757.259.3200
Right down the road from the College of William & Mary, this scenic park
provides a lookout tower and marsh walkway through College Creek. Enjoy
the walkway, kayak/canoe launch and wildlife.
Ready for a quiet day on the water? This scenic park overlooks a 996-acre
reservoir that’s a fisherman’s paradise. Perfect for outdoor family time in the
Williamsburg area. Fishing, boating, picnicking, canoeing, kayaking, jon
boats and launch-your-own boat ramp. Boat rentals available.
Colonial Parkway
outdoor adventure
Outdoor Adventure
New Quarter Park
Yorktown to Jamestown
T: 757.898.2410 ı www.nps.gov/colo
1000 Lakeshead Drive · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.890.5840 ı www.yorkcounty.gov/parksandrec
Take a leisurely drive or bike ride along the scenic 23-mile Colonial Parkway
that provides a physical and metaphorical link between Jamestown,
Williamsburg and Yorktown. Scenic driving, interpretive pull-offs, biking and
fishing are available along this National Scenic Byway.
Adjacent to the Colonial Parkway and close to Williamsburg, this park offers a
tranquil woodland setting and the pleasures of outdoor recreation. Mountain
biking, hiking/walking, fishing, kayaking/canoeing, playgrounds, picnicking
and 18-hole disc golf course. Access to Queens Creek and the York River.
Powhatan Creek Park and Blueway
Freedom Park
5535 Centerville Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.259.3221
T: 757.259.3221
Rich in history, this park preserves one of the first free black settlements in
America (1803), the Revolutionary War Battle of Spenser’s Ordinary (1781) and
a 17th century domicile. Mountain biking, hiking, open meadow. Interpretive
programs and an environmental education center are planned.
Bring a canoe or kayak and see Jamestown Island like no one else. Powhatan
Creek is part of the Chesapeake Gateways Network created by the National
Park Service and the Chesapeake Bay Program. Provides free access to
Jamestown Island and the James River. Small boat/canoe launch with parking.
Greensprings Greenway Interpretive Trail
3751 John Tyler Highway (behind Jamestown High School)
Williamsburg, VA · 23185 ı T: 757.259.3221
Link history and nature by hiking (with interpretive signage) a three-mile soft
surface trail that retraces the footsteps of Virginia Indians and early colonists.
Near Jamestown Island and adjacent to Mainland Farm–considered to be the
oldest working farm in North America.
Redoubt Park
Quarterpath Road · Williamsburg, VA ı www.williamsburgva.gov/parks
This beautiful, wooded 22-acre park preserves and interprets two of the
fourteen Civil War earthwork forts—or redoubts—which made up the
Confederate’s Williamsburg Line in the Battle of Williamsburg. This engagement
on May 5, 1862, resulted in more than 3800 Union and Confederate casualties
and left the Union in control of the Virginia Peninsula.
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Outdoor Adventure
Skate Park and Multi-Use Trail
5301 Longhill Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.259.3221
P.O. Box 210 · 1000 Colonial Parkway · Yorktown, VA · 23690
T: 757.898.2410 ı www.nps.gov/colo
Ten thousand square feet of concrete jumps and ramps for skateboards and
in-line skates. Helmets and protective gear recommended. Kids under 12
should be accompanied by an adult. Free.
The 7-mile Battlefield Tour and 9-mile Encampment Tour give visitors a first-hand
look at where the events of the Siege at Yorktown took place. Whether walking,
jogging, biking or driving, you’ll see fortifications, cannons and historic buildings
that witnessed the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
Stonehouse Stables/Lakewood Trails
Yorktown Waterfront
P.O. Box 58 · 2116-A Forge Road · Toano, VA · 23168
T: 757.566.0666 ı www.stonehousestables.com
425 Water Street · Yorktown, VA · 23690
T: 757.890.3500
We offer guided horseback riding year-round, weather permitting. A fun-filled
environment for the whole family (ages 7 and above). A guide will take you
for a ride on one of our horses. Please call to make reservations or check our
website for more details.
On the York River in Historic Yorktown, this beachfront offers a relaxing day
for everyone and provides a variety of outdoor activities for the entire family.
Whether it’s fishing, boating, picnicking or relaxing on the beach, it is perfect
for families, all in a peaceful setting adjacent to Riverwalk Landing.
Virginia Capital Trail
P.O. Box 17966 · Richmond, Virginia · 23226
www.virginiacapitaltrail.org
Eight beautiful miles of the planned 50-mile Virginia Capital Trail from
Williamsburg to Richmond are currently open and being enjoyed by bikers,
joggers and walkers alike. Beginning at the Jamestown Settlement and ending
at the Chickahominy River Bridge. Free parking at both ends of the trail.
Waller Mill Park
901 Airport Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.259.3778 ı www.williamsburgva.gov/parks
Waller Mill is a beautiful park, close to everything and a community favorite.
Overlooking a 343-acre lake, the park provides a variety of outdoor
activities – boating, hiking, fishing, picnicking and playgrounds. Boat rentals
are available.
York River State Park
5526 Riverview Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.566.3036
Experience the environment of a coastal estuary. This park is known for its
rare and delicate environment, where freshwater and saltwater meet to create
a habitat rich in marine and plant life. Access to Taskinas Creek and the York
River. Fishing, boating, hiking, bridle trails, biking and more.
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Amusements
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Revolutionary City Program
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amusements & enter tainment
AMF Williamsburg Lanes
Hauntings of Williamsburg Tour
5544 Olde Towne Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.565.3311
T: 757.258.3122 · 800.378.1571 ı www.williamsburgtours.com
AMF Williamsburg Lanes is home of the Colonial Virginia Tournament. Featuring
birthday parties, company celebrations and ladies’, mens’, youth and mixed
leagues. Bumper bowling, rent-a-lane, extreme bowling and snack bar.
When darkness falls, another side of Williamsburg emerges ... it’s a different
place after sunset — full of mystery and intrigue. Journey by candlelight through
the streets of Colonial Williamsburg and hear eerie tales of Williamsburg’s only
witch trial, Black Beard and much more. For groups of 15 or more.
Colonial Photography
1205 Lightfoot Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.229.1702 ı www.colonialphotographyVA.com
Since 1990, Colonial Photography has captured weddings, anniversaries,
family reunions, tour groups and more. Let them create a visual memory of
your visit to Williamsburg in their outdoor Portrait Park, inside their studio
or at a location of your choice.
The Corner Pocket
T: 757.220.0808 ı www.thecornerpocket.us
Offering outstanding food and entertainment in a casual, upscale environment.
Beautiful outdoor patio. Separate billiards room with 13 pool tables. Live music
on the patio during the season. A Williamsburg favorite for 18 years; recognized
nationally by USA Today. Open daily, serving full menu until midnight.
Dean Shostak’s Crystal Concert
T: 800.588.3326 ı www.crystalconcert.com
Dean Shostak performs an exciting multimedia concert featuring the music
and stories of Benjamin Franklin’s glass armonica. The first crystal violin,
glass English handbells and more in the newly restored Kimball Theatre. For
tickets call 800.HISTORY.
Galaxy Tag (WISC Indoor Sports Complex)
5700 Warhill Trail · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.476.7320 ı www.galaxytagatwisc.com
Galaxy Tag is a space-themed Laser Tag arena with over 4,400 sf of playing
area located in the Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex (WISC). Hide in the
30-foot space ship or take your chances among the open planets! Visit online
at www.williamsburglasertag.com or call 757.476.7320.
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Schooner Alliance
Patriot Tours & Provisions, LLC
Inflation Nation
T: 757.206.1858 ı www.inflationnationfun.com
323-A2 Water Street · Yorktown, VA · 23690
T: 757.969.5400 ı www.patriottoursva.com
Inflation Nation is Virginia’s Largest Indoor Inflatable Playground. We provide
a fun, safe and clean environment for children to play. Birthday Parties, Walkin Play, Groups, Field Trips, Full Concessions, Free WiFi and Parent’s lounge.
Located one mile east of the Premium Outlets.
Enjoy an exciting guided Segway tour through historic Yorktown or rent a
bicycle for a self-guided tour. Beach provisions, kites, snacks and sundries
are also available in our store. Come see our selection of Peace Frog gear and
Yorktown souvenirs.
Kimball Theatre
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
424 Duke of Gloucester Street, Merchants Square · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.565 .8670 ı www.kimballtheatre.com · [email protected]
2001 Mooretown Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.259.4600 ı www.piratescove.com
A variety of entertainment options are offered including live concerts, plays,
lectures and independent and foreign films. Open daily. Please see website
for schedules and ticket information.
Meet the challenge and discover the fun! Putt your way through winding
mountain caves, over footbridges and under cascading waterfalls. Players
of all ages and skill levels will enjoy two 18-hole, pirate-themed courses.
Swashbuckling fun for the entire family!
Movie Tavern
amusements & enter tainment
Virginia Arts Festival
1430 Richmond Road, Suite 600 · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
Movie line: 757.941.5361 · Box office: 757.941.5362 ı www.movietavern.com
440 Bank Street · Norfolk, VA · 23510
T: 757.282.2800 · 877.741.2787 ı www.vafest.org
Movie Tavern combines the enjoyment of movies with an in-theater dining
experience. A menu consisting of classic American favorites, beer, wine and
margaritas are ordered in the lobby and served to Movie Tavern guests while
they enjoy first-run films in state-of-the-art auditoriums.
A dream weekend in one of America’s most charming historic settings! Each
spring Williamsburg comes alive with great music and vocal performances as
artists from around the world take center stage in the Virginia Room at the
Williamsburg Lodge for the annual Virginia Arts Festival, May 26-29, 2011.
Mystery Dinner Playhouse
Williamsburg Players, Inc.
T: 804.649.2583 · 888.471.4802 ı www.MysteryDinner.com
200 Hubbard Lane · P.O. Box 91 · Williamsburg, VA · 23187
T: 757.229.0431
Audience members solve a comedy murder mystery while enjoying a delicious
four-course dinner. The dinner is served to you by a zany cast of characters
who all the while are providing clues to help you solve the evening’s crime.
Celebrating its 54th season, the Williamsburg Players is the area’s oldest
continuous community theatre. Professional quality theatre productions in
an intimate atmosphere where everyone has a close-up view of the stage.
The Original “Ghosts of Williamsburg” Candlelight Tours
Yorktown Sailing Charters – Schooner Alliance
5912 Montpelier Drive · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.253.2094 · 877.62.GHOST ı www.theghosttour.com
P.O. Box 238 · Riverwalk Landing · Yorktown, VA · 23690
T: 757.639.1233 ı www.schooneralliance.com
A blend of local folklore, ghost stories, historical information and fun trivia,
this candlelit walking tour of Williamsburg’s Historic Area will entertain and
intrigue young and old. Nightly at 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased online or at
The General Store on Richmond Road. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
Step back into history aboard Yorktown’s 105’ Tall Ship, Alliance. Lend a hand
at setting sail, take the helm and steer the ship or look for dolphins and
osprey as you glide along the shores of the York River. Two-hour cruises three
times daily from Riverwalk Landing Pier, Yorktown, May thru October.
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Fat Canary
A Chef’s Kitchen
Baker’s Crust–A Well Bread Restaurant & Bar
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501 Prince George Street, Suite 102 · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.564.8500 ı www.achefskitchen.biz
T: 757.253.2787 ı www.bakerscrust.com
A unique spin on dining! Dinner is prepared in front of you by world-class
chefs who teach as they cook–like going to a Food Network show, except the
audience savors the delicious fare! Or, attend a traditional cooking class.
[email protected]
Voted best new business and best restaurant by the VA Gazette in 2009. Regarded
as one of Williamsburg’s newest and most popular restaurants and Wine Bar.
Fresh seafood, award winning desserts and savory crepes, gourmet sandwiches,
fresh salads and homemade soups. Baker’s Crust Rises to Any Occasion.
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
Aberdeen Barn
1601 Richmond Road (Route 60 West) · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.6661 ı www.aberdeen-barn.com
T: 757.229.6385
From our open Hearth Grill, enjoy the finest top choice beef or our signature
entrée, prime rib of beef. Our varied seafood selections are of the same
standards of quality. Quiet candlelit service, superb cocktails and fine wines.
Open daily at 5:00 pm.
Try our signature sundaes, fruit blast smoothies, blended iced coffee drinks,
banana splits and other delicious ice cream and yogurt treats, drinks, cakes,
toppings and more. Located in Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square.
Anna’s Brick Oven
Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill
2021-D Richmond Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.5252 ı www.annasbrickoven.com
199 South Boundary Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.253.1847 ı www.berrets.com
The Liguria Family has been serving authentic Italian food in Williamsburg
since 1974. Specialty pizzas, homemade sauces, delicious veal, chicken,
seafood and pastas prepared with the finest ingredients. Homemade desserts,
beer and wine, children’s menu. Large parties and groups are welcome.
Two choices, one location! Berret’s Restaurant specializes in fresh regional
seafood with full beverage service. The Taphouse Grill features foods, wines
and beers of Virginia with grilled fish, steaks and burgers. Voted Best Seafood
Restaurant for over 15 years!
Aromas Coffeehouse, Bakeshop & Café
Black Angus Grille
431 Prince George Street, Merchants Square · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.221.6676 ı www.AromasWorld.com
T: 757.229.6823 ı www.blackangusgrille.com
A Rand McNally Best of the Road™. Enjoy the patio or venture inside this
popular spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus gourmet coffees, teas,
smoothies and pastries in the welcoming atmosphere of an Old World Coffee
House. Wine, beer and music too. FREE WiFi!
A unique dining experience. Warm atmosphere is casual elegant with a spacious
setting conducive to casual or formal dining. 4-Star Daily Press and AAA
3-Diamond rating attest to the consistent high quality of food and service.
Daily specials for seniors and families. Burgers & sandwiches also available.
Art Café 26
Blue Talon Bistro
5107-2 Center Street, New Town · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.565.7788 ı www.artcafe26.com
T: 757.476.BLUE ı www.bluetalonbistro.com
Gallery café is a delightful culinary experience serving breakfast and lunch.
Dinner is served on Friday & Saturday. International art exhibitions, artifacts,
glass, ceramics and handcrafted, hand-painted figurines. The place to meet
friends and interesting people.
Tucked around the corner from Duke of Gloucester Street, the Blue Talon Bistro
focuses on “Serious Comfort Food.” It’s the kind of spot you wish you could
stumble upon. The zinc bar, décor, music and outstanding wine list complement
a menu allowing you to relax and enjoy yourself as if you were at home.
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Bonefish Grill
T: 757.229.3474 ı www.bonefishgrill.com
T: 757.565.2323
Bonefish Grill is all about fresh fish. Straight from the ocean to your table,
and cooked to perfection over a wood-burning grill. For non-fish eaters, we
offer a wide selection of dishes from center-cut Filet Mignon and pork
tenderloin to freshly prepared pasta and chicken dishes.
The Original World Famous Seafood Buffet with over 70 items, including
Alaskan snow crab legs, fresh broiled fish, steamed shrimp, prime cut beef
and delicious desserts. Dine by our 12-foot waterfall and 300-foot stream.
Buses and private parties welcome. Non-Smoking.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
T: 757.229.6099 ı www.buffalowildwings.com
T: 757.564.3696 ı www.Carrabas.com
For fun and excitement, Buffalo Wild Wings is the best place to be! We offer
14 signature dry rubs for our wings and a menu with a very wide variety. Call
for our weekly specials. You Have To Be Here!!
At Carrabba’s you’ll experience the bold, fresh flavors of Italy in a warm,
casual atmosphere. Family photos adorn the walls as guests enjoy original
family recipes prepared to order in a lively exhibition kitchen. Enjoy Crispy
Calamari, Chicken Parmesan, Sirloin Marsala and fresh grilled seafood.
Center Street Grill
Buon Amici
5201 Center Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.220.8188 ı www.buonamiciwilliamsburg.com
5101 Center Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.220.4600 ı www.CenterStreetGrill.com
Two restaurants in one with something for everyone! Dine in or take out our
authentic New York style brick oven pizza, calzone, stromboli, subs & fresh
salads in the Pizza Café. Enjoy the finest veal, chicken, seafood and pasta
prepared to order in our casual, elegant dining room.
Moderately priced restaurant located in New Town, within walking distance
of the Consolidated Movie Theaters. Modern décor with 100% visibility to
outdoors. Raw bar offers oysters, clams, shrimp and seafood specials. Family
friendly and casual attire. Private/club rooms and seasonal patio available.
Café Provençal at The Williamsburg Winery
The Cheese Shop– Merchants Square
5810 Wessex Hundred · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.941-0310 ı www.opentable.com
T: 757.220.0298 ı www.cheeseshopwilliamsburg.com
Located at the Williamsburg Winery in Wedmore Place, a Country Estate Hotel.
Menu is created to reflect the chef’s affection of Fine Mediterranean Fusion
cuisine using only the freshest ingredients. Extensive wine list includes a large
Virginia section as well as award-wining wines from around the world.
Offering over 200 cheeses, specialty foods, freshly baked breads, regionally
renowned sandwiches and a wine cellar with over 4,000 bottles. Adjacent to
the AAA 4-Diamond restaurant, Fat Canary. Owned and operated since 1971
by the Power family.
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Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
Chick-fil-A Monticello Marketplace
4917 Courthouse Street (New Town Center) · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.229.9334 ı www.californiatortilla.com
4610 Monticello Ave · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.564.6801 ı www.chick-fil-a.com/monticellomarketplace
An explosion of fresh, fun, California style Mexican entrées. Serving a variety
of specialty burritos, quesadillas, fresh salads, tacos and fajita platters. The
backbone of our menu is fresh grilled chicken and steak. You won’t leave hungry
–our burritos are “ginormous!” Come see what all the excitement is about!
Just minutes from the Historic Area, and offering a delicious menu, outstanding
service and an experience that will highlight your visit to Williamsburg. Enjoy
a range of exciting family activities, or let us bring the great taste of Chick-fil-A
to your next event. Busses and large groups always welcome.
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Chick-fil-A Mooretown Road
6732 Mooretown Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.253.6464
Located at I-64 Exit 234a, minutes from the Premium Outlets, Colonial
Williamsburg and many timeshares. Come experience exceptional food and
service in our restaurant or call to arrange to serve your group at various locations
in the historic triangle. We Didn’t Invent the Chicken, Just the Chicken Sandwich.®
Chili’s
T: 757.229.9865 ı www.chilis.com
Whether you want to unwind with friends or just don’t feel like cooking, head
to Chili’s for a taste of our spiced-up Southwestern favorites, sizzlin’ service
and laid-back atmosphere. No matter what your mood, a Chili’s meal will lift
your spirits.
Colonial Williamsburg – Chowning’s Tavern
Duke of Gloucester Street near Market Square · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.2141 · 800.447.8679 ı www.ColonialWilliamsburg.com
Freshly prepared lunch fare featuring sandwiches, salads, soups and stews
served by gracious wait staff. After 5 pm enjoy Gambols — light fare and
beverages, balladeers and 18th-century games. Colonial Williamsburg
admission not required for dining in Historic Area taverns.
Colonial Williamsburg – Christiana Campbell’s Tavern
Waller Street near Capitol · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
George Washington’s favorite for seafood. Specialties include crab cakes,
Gloucester chicken, filet of beef with crab-stuffed shrimp, fritters and spoon
bread. Open for dinner daily seasonally from 5 pm. Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg – Golden Horseshoe Gold Course Grill
401 S. England Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
Casual dining overlooking the championship golf courses of the Golden
Horseshoe Golf Club. Choose from a delightful array of sandwiches (including
“Tidewater’s Best” hamburger), salads, light entrées, house-made desserts
and your favorite cocktail or beverage.
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Colonial Williamsburg– Golden Horseshoe Green Course Grill
520 S. England Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
7816 Richmond Road · Toano, VA · 23168
T: 757.566.1157 ı www.dudleysfarmhousegrille.com
Casual dining overlooking the championship golf courses of the Golden
Horseshoe Golf Club. Choose from our golfers’ quick menu and its delightful
array of sandwiches, beverages, cocktails and more.
Dudley’s Farmhouse Grille, located in Toano, seven miles from the City of
Williamsburg, resides in a renovated 1900s farmhouse and caters to fine
dining. Supporting local farms and local artists, Dudley’s Farmhouse Grille
displays antiques and original artwork of local painters and potters.
Colonial Williamsburg–King’s Arms Tavern
Dunkin’ Donuts
Duke of Gloucester Street opposite Raleigh Tavern · Williamsburg, VA 23185
T: 757.476.8010 · FAX: 757.476.8011 ı www.dunkindonuts.com
The town’s finest gentry dined here. Relish traditional southern fare,
sumptuous desserts and after-dinner cordials served in the King’s grand
tradition by costumed wait staff. Colonial Williamsburg admission not
required for dining in Historic Area taverns.
Breakfast all day long, hot and iced coffee, hot and iced lattes and cappuccinos,
hot chocolate, iced tea, Coolatta®, 32 varieties of donuts, Munchkins®, bagels,
muffins, breakfast sandwiches, flatbread sandwiches and more. Newly
remodeled, comfortable and smoke-free environment. Free Wi-Fi.
Colonial Williamsburg– Regency Room
Fat Canary
Williamsburg Inn, 136 E. Francis St. · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.3333 ı www.fatcanarywilliamsburg.com
Enjoy new American cuisine in the refined elegance of the Williamsburg Inn’s
Regency Room. Crystal chandeliers and Oriental panels provide a beautiful
setting in which to savor our superb menu. Sunday Brunch.
Awarded the prestigious AAA 4-Diamond rating six consecutive years since
opening in 2003. Executive Chef Thomas Power Jr., a graduate of the
Culinary Institute of America, offers dinner only and reservations are highly
encouraged.
Colonial Williamsburg–Shields Tavern
Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant
Duke of Gloucester Street near the Capitol · Williamsburg , VA · 23185
5525 Olde Towne Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.565.1977 ı www.Giuseppes.com
Enjoy comfort food with a revolutionary southern flair. Colonial-inspired
dishes are created with seasonal ingredients found in the local marketplace.
Guest favorite Tavern Ghost Walks offered seasonally. Colonial Williamsburg
New location! Classic Italian family-owned and yes, you will see us there! Fried
calamari, gourmet pizzas, fresh veal, fresh fish, salads and pasta dishes like
Mama made. Full bar you can dine at with full liquor, beer, great wine at super
prices and selections. Reservations. Open Mon–Sat for lunch and dinner.
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Green Leafe Downtown
Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S. England St. · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
765 Scotland Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.3405 ı www.greenleafe.com
This restaurant serves American cuisine with contemporary southern and
Chesapeake influences. The Friday Night Seafood Buffet is a local favorite!
Good Beer, Good Food, Good People, Since 1974. Voted a Top 10 Bar by USA
Today, the Green Leafe is a privately owned restaurant serving the finest in
upscale American tavern fare and boasting the best beer selection in southeastern Virginia.
Green Leafe New Town & Catering
Kyoto Japanese Steak and Seafood House
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4345 New Town Avenue, Suite 200A · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.476.FOOD ı www.greenleafe.com/catering
T: 757.220.8888 ı www.Kyoto2.com
From weddings and corporate gatherings to picnics and tailgates, we are a full
service caterer dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of party and
event planning. We can arrange for every necessity, from menu planning and
bar stocking to staffing and rentals.
Japanese dining with hibaichi grill and sushi bar. Meals are highlighted with
your personal hibaichi grill chef who artistically prepares your order before
your eyes. Vegetarian and kids meals served. Carryout sushi, box meals and
tour group menus available.
Hog Wild Smokehouse
Le Yaca Restaurant Francais
8864 Richmond Road, Suite 101· Toano, VA · 23168
T: 757.741.2515 ı www.hogwildsmokehouse.com
1915 Pocahontas Trail · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.3616 ı www.leyacawilliamsburg.com
Traditional smokehouse BBQ, authentic Creole/Cajun cuisine and Southern
comfort foods are all freshly prepared in house, as well as five unique,
regional style BBQ sauces. Full bar, dessert and children’s menus also
available in either of the cozy dining rooms or on the patio. Open daily.
Le Yaca successfully combines the worlds of comfort and taste with French
Country cooking served in style. Choose from a selection of seafood, beef,
lamb and veal entrées and the best desserts in town, including our famous
Grand Marnier Soufflé. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week, open table reservations.
Hooters of Williamsburg
LongHorn Steakhouse
112 Bypass Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.221.9570 ı www.hootershamptonroads.com
4970-13 Monticello Ave · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.229.7700 ı www.longhornsteakhouse.com
Come to Hooters of Williamsburg, located on Bypass Road and see why
we are the place to visit. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail from our new full bar
while eating some of our world-famous chicken wings — all served up by the
Hooters girls.
LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants are full-service, casual dining steakhouses
serving both lunch and dinner. Emphasizing high quality, LongHorn appeals
to all guests with its distinctive combination of attentive personalized service
and flavorful entrées served in an inviting, comfortable atmosphere.
J. M Randalls Classic American Grill & Tavern
Magnolia Dining Room at Colonial Heritage
4854-16 Longhill Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.259.0406 ı www.jmrandalls.com
6500 Arthur Hills Drive · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.645.2018 ı www.colonialheritageclub.com
Williamsburg’s premier live music venue – Blues Jazz & Beyond is not just a
motto here, we live it! Serving breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner, late night
indoors and out. Comfort food influenced by “the blues belt” of Memphis,
Chicago, Austin and New Orleans. Daily chef specials.
Casual dining overlooking the 9th green of our golf course. Choose from
a delightful array of sandwiches, salads, entrées, desserts and favorite
cocktails.
Jungle Jim’s Bar & Eatery
Moe’s Southwest Grill
561 E. Rochambeau Drive · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.229.5467 ı www.Jungle-Jims.com
T: 757.220.2147 ı www.moes.com
Located in front of the Great Wolf Lodge, features a 700-gallon fish tank and
open air patio for outside dining. Menu offers 40 items under $10, signature
items such as the peanut butter bet burger and Jim’s famous insanity wings.
Cool kids menu, coldest draft beer in Williamsburg. Karaoke Friday evenings.
Moe-tastic. Moe’s will create, before your eyes, your fresh, flavorful burrito,
salad, quesadilla and more. With over 20 fresh ingredients to choose from, the
menu offers kids, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Come in or enjoy the
patio. Experience Moe’s casual and fun way of life.
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Oceans & Ale
5601-1 Richmond Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.253.2253 ı www.OceansandAle.com
T: 757.221.0888 ı www.RedCityBuffet.net
A great meal at a casual price that appeals to a diverse age group of diners.
Oceans & Ale seeks to compliment the dining experience in historic
Williamsburg with nightly specials and live entertainment in a vibrant casual
setting.
Featuring Crab legs, Chinese, Sushi, Steaks and so much more. Mouthwatering buffets, casual atmosphere, smoke-free and always free Wi-Fi.
Bring the family or group in to taste buffet excellence.
Old Chickahominy House
Retro’s Good Eats
T: 757.229.4689
T: 757.253.8816 ı www.RetrosGoodEats.com
Enjoy breakfast or lunch served in a plantation setting where meals are prepared
from family recipes. For 55 years we have been delighting our customers with
fine food and a unique shopping experience. Browse our shop for gifts, jewelry
and accessories.
Fast food, fifties style! Hot dogs, hamburgers with a multitude of toppings;
fresh fries cut daily. Soda fountain shakes and floats made with our delicious
real dairy frozen custard! BBQ, grilled chicken, soups and vegetarian options.
Make the most of your tour time–groups served quickly. Family friendly.
Opus 9 Steakhouse
Riverwalk Restaurant
T: 757.645.4779 ı www.opus9steakhouse.com
323 Water Street, Suite A-1 · Yorktown, VA · 23690
T: 757.875.1522 ı www.RiverwalkRestaurant.net
The epitome of fine dining, from superior steakhouse fare to a diverse wine
list, casual elegance and first class service. Private dining/board rooms
available for business or pleasure. Seasonal patio. Open every day for lunch
and dinner. On Sunday, enjoy a Jazz Brunch. Reservations recommended.
Waterfront dining on the historic Yorktown waterfront with fresh regional
seafood and traditional American favorites. Great sandwiches and salads in
the café at lunch and dinner. Full-service menu in the Riverfront Room and
private accommodations in the Landing.
Outback Steakhouse
Sal’s by Victor Italian Restaurant
T: 757.229.8648
T: 757.220.2641
An Australian steakhouse restaurant. Beef and steak items as well as a variety
of chicken, ribs, seafood and pasta dishes. Consistent high-quality food and
service, generous portions, moderate prices and a casual atmosphere
suggestive of the Australian Outback. Non-smoking. Outdoor seating available.
Features everything you’d expect from a traditional Italian pizzeria or familystyle Italian restaurant. Victor Minichiello and his staff use the finest
ingredients preparing fresh pastas, veal, chicken and heart-healthy sauces.
Bring your group and family!
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Sal’s Ristorante Italiano
T: 757.229.8810 · FAX: 757.229.8815
835 Capitol Landing Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.221.0443 ı www.salsristoranteitaliano.com
Panera Bread® offers hand-crafted artisan breads baked in each bakery-café
daily. We’re committed to providing you with fresh, great tasting food made
from the highest quality ingredients. Order your favorite sandwiches, salads,
soups and sweets for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Catering available.
Enjoy fine Italian cuisine with family atmosphere and prices. Specialties include
veal parmigiana, chicken cacciatore, eggplant rollatini, lasagna, New York
style pizza and many more entrées. Voted Best Pizza and Italian Restaurant
in Williamsburg. Group reservations accepted. Open for lunch & dinner.
Seasons Restaurant
The Trellis Restaurant
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110 South Henry Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.259.0018 ı www.seasonsofwilliamsburg.com
T: 757.229.8610 ı www.thetrellis.com · www.dessertstodiefor.com
Dine in the most exciting restaurant in Merchants Square, featuring spectacular
salads, steaks, seafood, poultry, ribs, sandwiches and the best burgers and
fries anywhere. Sunday Brunch, extensive children’s menu and full bar. MonSat 11:00 am–10:00 pm; Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm.
A destination of diners to the region for decades, a renovated Trellis re-opened
in March 2010 under the guiding hand of AAA Five Diamond Chef David Everett.
The Trellis has always been in the forefront of American dining with a menu
focused on the bounty of the Tidewater region of Virginia.
The Sportsman’s Grille
Wasabi Oriental Buffet
240 McLaws Circle · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.4634 ı www.sportsmansgrille.net
T: 757.645.3988 ı www.wasabiwmbg.com
Casual family dining in a newly re-designed sports atmosphere. We offer
American fare at great prices in a relaxed comfortable environment. Located
on Rt. 60 just a mile from Busch Gardens. Come and see what has become a
“Fan Favorite” for locals and visitors alike!
Authentic Oriental Cuisine–Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese Pho and a
Mongolian grill. We cook with low sodium and less MSG. Great sushi bar with
a good selection. Our buffet also includes soup, salad, fruit, sweet breads and
a wide variety of desserts, including ice cream. Bus groups welcome.
Stephanos Pizza & Subs
The Whaling Company
110 South Henry Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.476.8999 ı www.stephanospizza.com
494 McLaws Circle · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.0275 ı www.WhalingCompany.com
Located in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. New York Style Pizza, as well
as oven-baked submarine sandwiches made with the highest quality meats,
salads, soup, ice cream, desserts and a children’s menu. Sun-Thurs 11:00 am–
9:00 pm; Fri-Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm.
The house specialty is fresh fish with a menu offering a wide variety of
seafood selections, fresh-cut steaks and chicken entrées. Relax in a setting
which is reminiscent of an old New England fishing village. Dress is casual;
reservations are accepted.
Zaxby’s
terra
1430 High Street, Suite 803 · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.903.2585 ı www.terracoffeewine.com
5295 John Tyler Highway · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.5804 ı www.zaxbys.com
t e r r a coffee ~ wine ~ dine in the High Street Shops providing illy espressos
and world class wines from temperature-controlled dispensers allowing self
guided wine tastings at a taste, half-glass or full glass, complemented by an
exquisite menu.
Come to Zaxby’s and try our indescribably good Chicken Fingerz, Wings,
Sandwiches, Zalads and more. All our food is fresh, flavorful and always
prepared at order.
TGI Fridays
T: 757.220.5580 ı www.TGIFridays.com
T.G.I. Friday’s Restaurants, one of the first American casual dining chains,
offer a unique dining experience that has become the favorite pastime of
millions worldwide. A comfortable, relaxing environment where guests can
enjoy great food and drink.
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Colonial Connections, Inc.
Carey Transportation/James River Bus LInes
T: 757.258.3122 · 800.378.1571 ı www.ColonialConnections.com
7346 Merrimac Trail · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.5466 · 877.422.1105 ı www.onetransportationsolution.com
Williamsburg’s most requested and experienced tour company has been servicing
groups visiting the Historic Triangle for more than 20 years. Let our professionals
take care of all the arrangements – accommodations, meals, admissions, guides
and transportation – for your church, social club, reunion or student group.
A total transportation solution. We attribute our 30 years of success to our
dedication to customer satisfaction, our great employees and our vehicles.
Over 80 vehicles in our fleet: sedans, limousines, executive transporters,
mini-coaches and motorcoaches.
Sterling Event Planners of Williamsburg, Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1138 Professional Drive · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220.5757 ı www.sterling-events.com
713 Merrimac Trail · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.220-1900 · 800.Rent-A-Car ı www.enterprise.com
Williamsburg’s greatest ambassadors are ready to work for you! The
experienced experts at Sterling Events will take care of all the details of your
next visit, conference or incentive so that you can relax. Our tours, excursions,
activities and special events are the very best – bar none.
Great rates, great services and free pickup! Enterprise services Williamsburg
with two convenient locations in town and at the Newport News/Williamsburg
Airport. Ask about our 50% off weekend specials and hotel guest discounts!
Virginia Escape, Ltd.
Marrow Transit “Williamsburg’s Elite Chauffeured Service”
215 McLaws Circle, Suite 1 · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.1161 · 800.992.1656 ı www.VaEscape.com
479 McLaws Circle, Suite 5 · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.564.5466 ı www.marrowtransit.com
COME HOME TO YOUR ROOTS IN WILLLIAMSBURG! Experience a new
definition of “local flavor” by having your clients spend time with one of our
historical interpreters. Their expertise, wealth of knowledge and warmth will
create special memories of their visit.
A leader in ground transportation since 2006, with a solid commitment of
maintaining a high standard of dependability, professionalism and affordability.
Our Mission is simple – Safety, Service and Satisfaction. Experience the peace
of mind, comfort and reliability that defines Marrow Transit.
Williamsburg Resort Packages managed by RTP & M of Virginia
T: 757.903.4849 · 757.903.5185 ı chipinwilliamsburg.com
RTP & M of Virginia, a destination management and relocation company that
specializes in discounted customized vacation packages including lodging
and attraction tickets! New residents relocating to the Williamsburg area
wanting short term rentals! Fully furnished residential style accommodations
with resort amenities included! Close to Colonial Williamsburg!
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ransportation
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
Peninsula Airport Commission ı 900 Bland Boulevard, Suite G
Newport News, VA · 23602 ı T: 757.877.0221 ı www.flyphf.com
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is located just off I-64 at
exit 255-B in Newport News. AirTran Airways, Frontier Airlines, US Airways and
Delta offer seven non-stop flights to Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, NY-LaGuardia,
Orlando, Philadelphia and Denver with connections throughout the world.
Newton Bus Service, Inc.
Williamsburg Trolley
6838 Belroi Road · Gloucester, VA · 23061
T: 757.874.3160
Williamsburg Area Transit Authority ı 7239 Pocahontas Trail · Williamsburg,
VA · 23185 ı T: 757.220.5493 ı www.WilliamsburgTransport.com
Safe and dependable service for over 50 years. Offering charter service
throughout the U.S. and Canada. 46- and 55-passenger coaches equipped
with picture windows, air-conditioning, reclining seats, VCRs, DVDs, restrooms
and public address systems.
The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority operates three colorful red and green
Williamsburg Trolleys. The replica trolleys provide a fun and exciting way to
travel from Merchants Square to High Street and New Town for dining,
entertainment and shopping. Runs seven days a week; just 50¢ round trip.
Norfolk International Airport
Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport
2200 Norview Avenue · Norfolk, VA · 23518
T: 757.857.3351 ı www.takeorf.com
100 Marclay Road · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.229.9256
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the major airport serving southeastern
Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. 45 miles from Williamsburg. American,
Continental, Delta, Southwest, United Express and US Airways offer low fares
and convenient schedules to hundreds of U.S. and worldwide cities.
Celebrating 41 years of service as a general aviation airport, we are ready to
make your stay an enjoyable one. We offer a unique gift shop for the aviationminded. Less than four miles from the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
and Jamestown. Award-winning restaurant, Charly’s.
Oleta Coach Lines, Inc.
Yorktown Trolley
T: 757.253.1008 · T: 800.656.5382 ı www.Oleta.com
PO Box 532 · Yorktown, VA · 23690
Locally owned & operated transportation & tour company. Weekly tours of
Washington DC, Charlottesville, Jamestown & Yorktown. Christmas Lights Tour!
Airport shuttle service in our 2010 Chevy Suburban. Private tours; discounts for
multi-bookings. Our tours are rated as one of Williamsburg’s best things to do!
Provided as a free service by York County, the trolley provides transportation
throughout the village of Yorktown from the Yorktown Battlefield to the
Yorktown Victory Center, as well as several stops in between, including
Riverwalk Landing. Handicap accessible and free. Spring through Fall.
Richmond International Airport
1 Richard Byrd Terminal Drive · Richmond, VA · 23250
T: 804.226.3000 ı www.flyrichmond.com
Richmond International Airport (RIC) offers 180 daily flights with nonstop
service to major domestic and international destinations aboard Air Canada,
AirTran, American, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, United and US Airways and
their respective regional affiliates. An easy 40 minutes away via I-64.
Williamsburg Area Transport
T: 757.220.5493 · FAX: 757.220.6268 ı www.WilliamsburgTransport.com
Williamsburg Area Transport is a great way to experience hospitality while
on vacation, with service to shopping and area attractions. Attractions served
include Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, Busch Gardens and Water
Country USA, with connections to Jamestown and Yorktown.
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Sightseeing/Services
O ther Services
Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center
Colonial Tours
Williamsburg, VA
T: 757.897.9600 ı www.williamsburgprivatetours.com
101 A Visitor Center Drive · Williamsburg, VA · 23185 ı T: 1.800.HISTORY
(1.800.447.8679) · 757.229.1000 ı www.colonialwilliamsburg.com
Private walking tour. Tours are conducted for individuals, families and groups
by a licensed tour guide. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Williamsburg and
Jamestown Island. For evening fun, take our private candlelight ghost tour.
Get information about Colonial Williamsburg and regional attractions. Purchase
Colonial Williamsburg passes, partner passes and special program tickets.
Make on-site lodging and dining reservations. Park your car and ride the shuttle
buses to the Historic Area and art museums. Bookstore, souvenirs, café inside.
Williamsburg Health Evaluation Center
East Coast Gateway Welcome Center
332 North Henry Street · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 757.984.1200 · 866.785.1018 ı www.williamsburghealthcenter.com
Interstate 64 East, Milemarker 213 · New Kent, VA · 23124
T: 804.966.7450 ı www.vatc.org
The East Coast’s premier destination for comprehensive health evaluations.
State-of-the-art diagnostics meet five-star service in an exceptionally private
clinical setting. Board-certified physicians perform comprehensive evaluations
enabling you to make health and lifestyle decisions for long-term wellness.
The East Coast Gateway Welcome Center provides brochures, maps and other
information on Virginia travel destinations. The center is open seven days a
week 8:30 am– 5:00 pm.
Williamsburg Scooter Rentals
Williamsburg Hotel & Motel Association
PO Box 5174 · Williamsburg, VA · 23188
T: 757.645.4255 ı www.williamsburgscooterrentals.com
1915 Pocahontas Trail, Suite F-10 · Williamsburg, VA · 23185
T: 866.MYWMSBG (866.699.6727) · 757.220.3330 ı www.goWilliamsburg.com
Williamsburg Scooter Rental is a premier mobility Scooter Rental Company
providing services for the Historic Triangle Area. We will deliver to most
locations within 30 minutes of your call. Should you have any mobility needs,
please call today!
Serving the Williamsburg area since 1976, we provide hotel reservations to 70
area hotels, resorts and bed & breakfasts. Our experienced reservationists
provide you with in-depth, detailed on-site information and reservations for the
region’s hotels and attractions.
Williamsburg Tourist Information Center
T: 877.WMSBGVA (877.967.2482) · 757.220.3330 ı www.goWilliamsburg.com
Providing travelers assistance, directions, information and reservations on the
entire Williamsburg region and all its features. Open daily 9 am until 5 pm.
Official Visitor’s Guide to the Greater Williamsburg Area available free in print
and online at www.goWilliamsburg.com.
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Arts Month in Williamsburg
Gardens in Williamsburg
While the Arts flourish every season in Williamsburg, those
September days immediately following Labor Day and into
early October are set aside for a period when the Arts truly
take center stage.
The visiting summer families have returned home for the
beginning of another school year. The first hints of fall with
a gentle breeze announcing the promise of full-colored
leaves soon to come stir the hearts of artists and art lovers
alike. It is a quiet time. A time to enjoy the creative artistry
of local and visiting artisans.
Replete with art museums, galleries and artists’ studios,
Williamsburg is a visual delight — and a collector’s dream. Whether your preference is traditional or
contemporary, cutting-edge or classic, all are here in America’s Historic Triangle.
Springtime in Williamsburg is filled with the colors and
scents of flowers blooming throughout the entire Historic
Triangle. Visitors explore the 18th century gardens of
Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, and the more
contemporary gardens found throughout the city and the
campus of the College of William & Mary.
featured events
eatured Events
Visit the Williamsburg Botanical Gardens at Freedom Park,
and the many beautiful gardens blooming throughout nearby
Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
April and May are filled with walking garden tours and
programs, hands-on workshops and Colonial Williamsburg’s
Garden Symposium. Visit our website for more information including garden related events and itineraries.
Plan a visit to Williamsburg during this most beautiful season of the year.
There is also a thriving performing arts community found here, complete with theatre, symphony and
individual performances. Discover the Arts in Williamsburg!
www.GardensinWilliamsburg.com
www.WilliamsburgArts.com
Civil War in Williamsburg
Christmas in Williamsburg
In the early spring and summer of 1862, citizens of Williamsburg
found themselves caught in the center of a whirlwind of warfare
as US troops challenged with force the authority of Virginia and
her sister states to create a separate nation.
In a harshly fought May 5th battle, 73,000 combatants met on
the very outskirts of Williamsburg for a single day that took
the lives of nearly 1,000 men with twice that number wounded.
From that day until the end of war, Williamsburg and its
citizenry served under an occupying force. And the line
dividing two countries was drawn just north of the College of
William & Mary, located in the very heart of Williamsburg.
Plan a visit to Williamsburg and see where battle lines were drawn, defensive positions placed,
townspeople cared for the dead and wounded and where daily lives continued to exist even in the
turmoil surrounding each household.
Nationally recognized as one of America’s favorite Christmas
destinations, there is always something in Williamsburg to
delight every member of your family.
Throughout the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg,
homes and taverns are decorated in holiday finery. Boughs,
wreaths and other decorations are creatively made from allnatural materials. After enjoying the sights and sounds of
Christmas, attend a workshop to learn how to make your own
wreaths and ornaments.
Stroll under a canopy of more than two million lights at
Christmas Town, Busch Gardens’ celebration of the season.
Enjoy the shows, foods, sights and sounds of Christmas throughout the park. Visit Santa’s Workshop
where you can meet St. Nick himself. Feast on culinary treats and marvel at the spectacle of Christmas
Town’s signature shows.
Visit our website to learn about local points of interest, as well as tours of other nearby battlefields
including Yorktown, Cold Harbor and Malvern Hill. Minutes away in Newport News, visit the Mariner’s
Museum where the recovered turret of the USS Monitor and other Civil War artifacts are on display.
Continue the celebration throughout the Historic Triangle where the season comes alive at Jamestown
Settlement and the Historic Yorktown Village. And leave time for that Christmas shopping you have yet
to complete. From original art and jewelry to those last minute stocking stuffers, the many shops and
outlets of Williamsburg are sure to make Christmas memories for everyone.
www.CivilWarWilliamsburg.com
www.ChristmasinWilliamsburg.com
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historic triangle
find your way
Look for these wayfinding
signs throughout
Virginia’s Historic Triangle
to help you navigate.
Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance • Post Office Box 3495 • Williamsburg, VA 23187-3495
800.368.6511 • 757.229.6511 • 757.253.1397 (fax) • www.ExploreWilliamsburg.com
Images used in this publication provided by the individual attractions, which retain ownership and copyright privileges. Images are not to be used and may not be reproduced without prior written consent.

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