Williamsburg has charming inns, world-class museums, and one of T+L readers' favorite resorts in the South.
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Depending on past experience, travelers may associate Williamsburg, Virginia, with a few different things.
Some know Williamsburg for its adventure parks, Busch Gardens and Great Wolf Lodge water park.
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Others recognize it as the home ofWilliam & Mary, the second-oldest college in the United States.
While history is central to Williamsburgs narrative and culture, the nearly 16,000-person city continues to grow and evolve.
“I graduated from William & Mary in 2005 and returned full-time starting in 2014.
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Read on to discover where to stay and what to do in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The six-room B&B conveniently sits right on Richmond Road, which takes you into Colonial Williamsburg.
“When my wife and I were married in 2020, my entire family stayed here …
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The owners are generous, the trappings are wonderful, and that food in the morning!
My father-in-law still talks about the shrimp and grits he enjoyed there at our post-wedding brunch the next day.
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Best Things to Do
Discover the Black history of Colonial Williamsburg.
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Drive along Colonial Parkway.
Just be sure to check for any closures on theNational Park Service websitebefore embarking on your drive.
Get a dose of collegiate nostalgia on William & Marys campus.
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A crisp fall day is best spent wandering the grounds of William & Mary.
The Old Campus, which neighbors Colonial Williamsburg, is especially beautiful.
The brick paths connect the famed Wren Building, the Presidents House, and several other impressive structures.
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Spend a day exploring the Williamsburg Tasting Trail.
Enjoy some family fun at Busch Gardens or the Great Wolf Lodge water park.
Roller coasters and waterslides can entertain everyone for an entire weekend.
And yes, the cheese fries at Pauls are legendary.
No need to make a reservation “you have to catch them when they’re open.”
She adds, “Candlelit rooms with the soft sounds of tavern music complete the dining experience.”
But she and Willey agree that fall is decidedly the best time to visit Williamsburg.
While there, take a distillery tour ofCopper Foxor shop for antiques atThe Velvet Shoestring.
Local transportation is also provided by the iconic Williamsburg Trolleys.
Round-trip tickets are just 50 cents.
