Best places in Williamsburg

Discover the best places in Williamsburg, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection.

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Capitol
Heritage museum
👍👍 This was one of our last stops on our Colonial Williamsburg trip and it was probably our favorite! Our guide was a retired social worker, but we thought that she must have been a professor given the depth of knowledge and level of engagement she garnered from her audience. A beautiful building and...
4.80 (2.1K reviews)
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Food For Thought
Restaurant
American fare with global influences served in a conceptual eatery decorated with words of wisdom.
$$ $$
4.70 (6.5K reviews)
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Governor's Palace
Historical landmark
Stately pre-Revolution mansion home of several British royals & the first 2 elected Virginia rulers.
4.70 (4.9K reviews)
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Fife and Drum Inn
Bed & breakfast
Bright quarters in an informal B&B dating from 1933, plus continental breakfast, parking & Wi-Fi.
4.90 (385 reviews)
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Rick's Cheese Steak Shop
Cheesesteak restaurant
Cheesesteak specialist also preparing burgers, sandwiches & hot dogs in family-friendly surrounds.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Le Yaca French Restaurant
French restaurant
Traditional French cuisine & wine served in a refined dining room with a fireplace & patio seating.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop
Candy store
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse
Courthouse
Built in 1771, this famous Georgian courthouse now hosts mock trials with costumed reenactors.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Art museum
Museum featuring early American & British antiques, plus colonial & contemporary folk art.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo
Zoo
👍👍 TLDR: stop here if you visit the area!! All ages and groups will have a good time. This is a super cool, worthy visit. It's well worth the stop. Our group was: 13 year old boy, 31 year old man, 31 year old woman. We ALL had an amazing time. Starting with the butterfly room, and the great staff the...
4.90 (272 reviews)
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Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Hotel
Stately venue offering refined rooms & suites, an upscale restaurant & 2 outdoor pools.
4.70 (804 reviews)
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Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
History museum
301-acre living history museum portraying life in the 18th century with 40+ landmark sites & tours.
4.60 (8.5K reviews)
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Guy & Mae's Tavern
Barbecue restaurant
Relaxed, no-nonsense smokehouse serving barbecued ribs, sandwiches & classic side dishes.
$$ $$
4.70 (707 reviews)
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Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square
Shopping mall
Retail district featuring 40+ specialty stores & restaurants in a nostalgic environment.
4.60 (6.1K reviews)
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Second Street American Bistro
American restaurant
Updated tavern fare with a twist is served in a warm, gold-hued setting with a patio & koi pond.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.3K reviews)
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Amber Ox Public House
American restaurant
Seasonal New American fare served in a modern pub with a long bar, banquettes & an industrial vibe.
4.60 (2.9K reviews)
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Peyton Randolph House
Historical landmark
Circa-1715 wood-frame former home of a prominent colonial family, now a museum with guided tours.
4.70 (606 reviews)
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Colonial Pancake House
Breakfast restaurant
Unassuming, family-owned standby for familiar breakfast & lunch fare such as omelets & burgers.
$ $$$
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
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Waypoint Seafood & Grill
Seafood restaurant
Elegant eatery providing locally sourced seafood, meat dishes & diverse wines in modern surrounds.
$$$ $
4.70 (592 reviews)
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Copper Fox Distillery Williamsburg
Distillery
4.80 (336 reviews)
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