Williamsburg Area Information

The peninsula of Virginia is a national treasure, containing the largest concentration of historically significant sites in the country. We encourage you to spend time at some of these locations while you are in our area.

Williamsburg - Restored Colonial Capital of Virginia. Walk the same streets trod by our 18th century founders, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, John Marshall.

James River Plantations - Landmark plantations (Westover, Berkeley, etc.) just west of Williamsburg offer tours and Bed & Breakfast lodging.

Jamestown - First permanent English settlement in The New World (1607). 6 miles from Williamsburg.

Yorktown - Site of last battle of the American Revolution where the English general, Cornwallis surrendered, ending the American struggle for independence. 13 miles from Williamsburg.

Richmond - Capital of Virginia and of The Confederate States during the Civil War. 60% of the battles of The Civil War were fought in Virginia. 51 miles from Williamsburg.

Norfolk/Virginia Beach - Major seaport and resort oceanfront. Home of the U. S. Navy's 6th Fleet. 43 miles from Williamsburg.

Recreation - Something for everybody... Busch Gardens Theme Park takes you back to the Old Country, but will leave you breathless with some of the top thrill rides on the East Coast. Water Country USA provides all ages with a Wet 'n Wild adventure. And of course golf on our award winning courses.

Shopping - The Pottery Factory, Prime Outlets, Patriot's Plaza, The Outlet Mall, Merchant's Square, and The Village Shops at Kingsmill offer many hours of browsing pleasure