Things To Do
Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center
Colonial Williamsburg is the world’s largest living history museum. 300 acres feature iconic sites, working tradespeople, historic taverns, and two world-class art museums. Admission ticket is key to the Historic Area, where costumed interpreters will provide guided tours of some of the iconic sites, including the Capitol, Governor's Palace, and Courthouse. Additionally sites and trade shops may be open, with tradespeople working and sharing their crafts in workspaces, gardens, and yards.
Historic Jamestowne
Walk in the footsteps of Pocahontas and John Smith at the original site of the first permanent English settlement in America. Witness the moment of discovery with Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists as they excavate James Fort. Take a walking tour with an archaeologist, park ranger, or costumed living history character.
Jamestown Settlement
Experience 17th-century Virginia, from the arrival of English colonists in Jamestown in 1607 to the cultural encounters and events that planted the seeds of a new nation, through gallery exhibits, films and outdoor living history.
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown tells the story of the nation's founding through immersive indoor exhibition galleries and films and outdoor living-history experiences.
Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
See where American independence was won! Here on October 19, 1781, British forces under Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered to the combined American and French armies led by General George Washington. Check out the orientation film and museum exhibits. A guided walking tour of the battlefield and 18th-century town is available. Drive through the battlefield and see the numerous fortifications and cannons; the Moore House, scene of surrender negotiations; and Surrender Field, among other sites. Stroll through the historic town in the Yorktown, including the Nelson House, home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence; and the Yorktown Victory Monument.
Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
Just few steps away from the wedding location/resort. 45 walkable holes over three courses, surrounded by mature woodlands and free from neighboring real estate.
Williamsburg Premium Outlets
While you are there, definitely try Uncle Dave's Kettle Korn! Their original kettle corn is our favorite snack!
Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park
Located just minutes from downtown Williamsburg in the historic Freedom Park, its course is made up of 38 crossings and obstacles which include, rope ladders, net bridges, trapezes, Tarzan swings and zip lines.
Jamestown Glasshouse
In 1608, glassmaking, America’s first English industry, began in Jamestown, Virginia. Today, costumed craftsmen, using tools and techniques similar to those used centuries ago, blow one-of-a-kind period reproductions and contemporary pieces. Only green glass is blown at the Glasshouse, but other colors are blown at an off-site location.
Alewerks Brewing Company
Alewerks Brewing Company have been brewing on-site since 2006 and they are one of the preeminent breweries in Eastern Virginia. Its taproom has 16 taps for the widest variety of Alewerks beers available anywhere. Growler fills are available, as well as flights and pints. Alewerks' also offers world-famous, homemade pretzels, made on site daily.
Brass Cannon Brewing
Brass Cannon Brewing is a craft brewery, sale on tap. In addition to the year-round offerings and seasonals, they experiment with their langrage brews that change often. The beers of Brass Cannon are the result of blending modern techniques with traditional styles, mixing new and old world ingredients to create new and amazing flavors.