{"id":12151,"date":"2022-07-21T02:42:59","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T02:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=12151"},"modified":"2023-11-06T18:10:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T18:10:24","slug":"15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best things to Do in Williamsburg"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Whether you’re a history buff or a history lover, Colonial Williamsburg is sure to please. Explore the 300-year-old streets and colorful Colonial buildings of the town. Or, take a stroll through the vibrant and colorful Williamsburg Botanical Garden. Visitors will find plenty of opportunities for history-themed fun and adventure in this small but incredibly rich area of the country. In addition, you’ll find excellent outdoor recreation on the York River in the summertime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The neighborhood’s eclectic culture also features many art galleries, including the Brooklyn Bridge reliquary, which displays some of the city’s most famous artwork. You’ll find terracotta fragments from historic buildings, neon signs that restaurants have discarded, and metalwork from recent Williamsburg renovations. You’ll even find a somber mourning drape used by City Hall after 9\/11. Whatever your taste in art, you’ll find it in Williamsburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a fun day outdoors, try a waterpark in Williamsburg. The largest waterpark in Virginia, Water Country USA offers thrilling slides and relaxing areas that will leave you soaked in excitement and relaxation. Enjoy the Colossal Curl or a lazy river. Whatever your style is, you’ll find something to delight you in this area. While in Williamsburg, don’t miss the Virginia Oyster Trail. It has more diversity than any other area on the Virginia Peninsula and is an excellent place to explore nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The taverns of Williamsburg are known for their ghostly activities and you can tour their haunted locations with costumed guides. Whether you want to spend time with your kids or take them to see a play, you’ll find a number of fun activities to keep them entertained. The area also offers an adventure park, zoo, and fun entertainment stage for children, including the Muppets. Also, you can ride teacups, take a tour of the historic Loch Ness Monster, or simply relax in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The neighborhood’s dining scene rivals that of Manhattan. From international fare to old-school appetizers, from exotic hor d’oeuvres to mouthwatering finger foods, you’re sure to find a delicious meal in Williamsburg. You can even order a cocktail at the bar before dinner. The food in Williamsburg can be as tasty as the wine – you’ll never want to leave! And when you’re not feeling like eating, there’s always a place to drink wine and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you’re in Williamsburg, don’t miss out on the rest of Historic Virginia. Two major historic centers are located an hour from the city. Norfolk, home to the Battleship Wisconsin, is well-known for its naval base and military history. And Richmond, the state capital of Virginia from 1705 to 1779, is another historic center worth exploring. Richmond was a major colonial city during the independence movement, but was also decimated during the Civil War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those interested in beer can visit the Virginia Beer Company and enjoy an educational tour while getting a healthy scare. Beer lovers can also sample the local brews in the city’s beer garden. In addition to historical sites, Williamsburg has plenty of outdoor activities. Bike riders and cyclists will enjoy exploring the city’s parks. And if you’re looking for a little outdoor activity, explore the Colonial Parkway. While walking isn’t your style, biking is an ideal way to experience the city’s history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re a history buff or a history lover, Colonial Williamsburg is sure to please. Explore the 300-year-old streets and colorful Colonial buildings of the town. Or, take a stroll through the vibrant and colorful Williamsburg Botanical Garden. Visitors will find plenty of opportunities for history-themed fun and adventure in this small but incredibly rich […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18090,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18,478],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n15 Best things to Do in Williamsburg<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"15 Best things to Do in Williamsburg\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Whether you’re a history buff or a history lover, Colonial Williamsburg is sure to please. Explore the 300-year-old streets and colorful Colonial buildings of the town. Or, take a stroll through the vibrant and colorful Williamsburg Botanical Garden. Visitors will find plenty of opportunities for history-themed fun and adventure in this small but incredibly rich […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Best Places to Travel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-07-21T02:42:59+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-11-06T18:10:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Williamsburg.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"305\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Elfie\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Elfie\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/\",\"name\":\"15 Best things to Do in Williamsburg\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2022-07-21T02:42:59+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-11-06T18:10:24+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/#\/schema\/person\/08afde72162d17cd124939d16ff13284\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"15 Best things to Do in Williamsburg\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/\",\"name\":\"Best Places to Travel\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/#\/schema\/person\/08afde72162d17cd124939d16ff13284\",\"name\":\"Elfie\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8b58bfbca87f3ab87a82eaf82c29feba?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8b58bfbca87f3ab87a82eaf82c29feba?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Elfie\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"15 Best things to Do in Williamsburg","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"15 Best things to Do in Williamsburg","og_description":"Whether you’re a history buff or a history lover, Colonial Williamsburg is sure to please. Explore the 300-year-old streets and colorful Colonial buildings of the town. Or, take a stroll through the vibrant and colorful Williamsburg Botanical Garden. Visitors will find plenty of opportunities for history-themed fun and adventure in this small but incredibly rich […]","og_url":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/","og_site_name":"Best Places to Travel","article_published_time":"2022-07-21T02:42:59+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-11-06T18:10:24+00:00","og_image":[{"width":500,"height":305,"url":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Williamsburg.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Elfie","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Elfie","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/","url":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/","name":"15 Best things to Do in Williamsburg","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/#website"},"datePublished":"2022-07-21T02:42:59+00:00","dateModified":"2023-11-06T18:10:24+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/#\/schema\/person\/08afde72162d17cd124939d16ff13284"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-williamsburg-2\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"15 Best things to Do in Williamsburg"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/#website","url":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/","name":"Best Places to Travel","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/#\/schema\/person\/08afde72162d17cd124939d16ff13284","name":"Elfie","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8b58bfbca87f3ab87a82eaf82c29feba?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8b58bfbca87f3ab87a82eaf82c29feba?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Elfie"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12151"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12151"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18095,"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12151\/revisions\/18095"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}