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Before you go
Your trip to Williamsburg.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Williamsburg – Virginia Destination Williamsburg and the Historic Triangle
How to get there
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Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) 30 km
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Williamsburg Transportation Center 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The PHF airport in Newport News is about 30 km away; Richmond (RIC) and Norfolk (ORF) are about 75 km. The Williamsburg Transportation Center receives long‑distance trains and buses, near the historic area. By car, take I‑64.
How many days
Two days for Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown; one more day for each park.
When to go
Spring and autumn, to walk around the historic area; summer for the parks, with humid heat; December for the Christmas decorations. Busch Gardens operates much of the year, with Halloween and Christmas programming.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
For Jamestown, Yorktown and the parks, yes; the Colonial Parkway links the three sites through woodlands and riverbanks. The Colonial Williamsburg historic area is closed to cars and is explored on foot. Driving is on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Williamsburg
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All day
Colonial Williamsburg
Walk down Duke of Gloucester Street, enter the Capitol, the Governor’s Palace and the workshops, and watch one of the day’s reenactments.
2 days in Williamsburg
Day 2
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Morning
Jamestown
Visit the archaeological site of Historic Jamestowne and the Jamestown Settlement museum, with replicas of the ships.
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Afternoon
Yorktown
Follow the Colonial Parkway to Yorktown for the battlefield and the American Revolution Museum.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Williamsburg?
Visit Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement, the Yorktown battlefield and museum, and spend a day at Busch Gardens or Water Country USA.
Do you need a ticket for Colonial Williamsburg?
To walk the streets, no. To enter historic buildings, the workshops and the museums, yes: tickets are sold at the visitor center.
How far is Williamsburg from Virginia Beach?
About 90 km, or around one hour and fifteen minutes by car on I‑64, with traffic at the bay tunnel during peak hours.
What time zone is Williamsburg in?
Williamsburg follows Eastern Time: UTC‑5 in winter and UTC‑4 in daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.