Colonial Williamsburg
300 acres of restored 18th-century capital — tradespeople, taverns, and revolutionary politics, in character daily.
A PLACE THAT STAYS WITH YOU
Walk the 18th century by day, ride world-class coasters by afternoon — America’s historic triangle.
Williamsburg offers something no other American destination can: a functioning 18th-century capital city, restored building by building, where blacksmiths, fifers, and founding-era debates fill 300 acres of living museum. Colonial Williamsburg alone rewards two full days — but the town is also one corner of Virginia's Historic Triangle, with Jamestown's 1607 settlement and the Yorktown battlefield each a short drive along the Colonial Parkway. Then there's the other Williamsburg: Busch Gardens' award-winning coasters and Water Country USA make this one of the mid-Atlantic's best family pairings of history and thrill rides. Outlet shopping, riverside wineries, and William & Mary's brick-and-ivy campus round out the trip. Your promotional package places you at a partner resort convenient to the historic area and the parks.
A few reasons to fall in love
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Consistently voted the world’s most beautiful theme park, with top-ranked coasters in European-themed villages.
The Historic Triangle
Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown linked by the scenic Colonial Parkway — America’s founding in one drive.
Merchants Square
Boutiques, taverns, and William & Mary’s colonial campus at the edge of the historic district.
Good to know before you go
When is the best time to visit Williamsburg?
April–June and September–November offer mild Virginia weather, full programming, and manageable crowds. December is a beloved season of its own — Grand Illumination fireworks and candlelit colonial Christmas events.
Is Williamsburg good for kids?
Very — between costumed interpreters, Busch Gardens, and Water Country USA, it’s one of the few destinations where a history trip doubles as a theme-park trip.
How much time does Colonial Williamsburg take?
Plan at least one full day for the historic area; two days lets you add trade shops, museum galleries, and evening ghost or tavern programs without rushing.