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William and Mary College
Ollie #1 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Owner description: The Sir Christopher Wren building, the oldest college building in America, is one of several historical attractions on the campus of this...... more » Owner description: The Sir Christopher Wren building, the oldest college building in America, is one of several historical attractions on the campus of this second-oldest university in the U.S., which boasts four U.S. presidents among its graduates. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  6.5 km from city centre
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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
Ollie #2 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
19th-century folk household objects (toys, kitchenware, paintings, furniture, etc.) are on display at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Jamestown Settlement
Ollie #3 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 238 reviews

Jamestown Settlement is one of the most interesting living museums in Williamsburg or anywhere.  It is a museum that pays tribute to the first permanent English Settlement in the... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
Ollie #4 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
A vast collection (8,000 objects) from 17th, 18th and early 19th century America are on display at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
Ollie #5 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Since 1715, Bruton Parish Church has served the spiritual needs of the Williamsburg community including the most famous American sons of colonial...... more » Owner description: Since 1715, Bruton Parish Church has served the spiritual needs of the Williamsburg community including the most famous American sons of colonial Virginia: Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Colonial Williamsburg
Ollie #6 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4 of 5 stars 738 reviews
Owner description: Observe and even participate in 18th-century life at this reconstructed historic village where costumed actors come very close to convincing you that...... more » Owner description: Observe and even participate in 18th-century life at this reconstructed historic village where costumed actors come very close to convincing you that you've traveled back in time. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Historic Jamestowne
Ollie #7 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 115 reviews
Owner description: Historic Jamestowne is the original site of the first permanent English settlement in America. Ongoing archaeology at the site of James Fort has...... more » Owner description: Historic Jamestowne is the original site of the first permanent English settlement in America. Ongoing archaeology at the site of James Fort has changed our understanding of the struggles and triumphs of early 1600s life in Virginia. Living history programs and an archaeology museum tell the story of this dramatic rediscovery. The site is jointly administered by the National Park Service and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation on behalf of Preservation Virginia. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  8.6 km from city centre
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Water Country USA
Ollie #8 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 195 reviews

Water Country USA entertains guests with some of the world's largest, greatest, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, spectacular entertainment, shopping and... more »

Attraction type  Water Parks; Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  6.6 km from city centre
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Busch Gardens
Ollie #9 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4 of 5 stars 713 reviews

Busch Gardens is an action-packed European-themed adventure park boasting more than 350 acres of fun-filled world exploration. Guests can combine family-friendly experiences and... more »

Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  7.5 km from city centre
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Kimball Theatre
Ollie #10 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Located in Merchant's Square of Colonial Williamsburg, the Kimball Theatre hosts live plays and performances and shows independent films in a...... more » Owner description: Located in Merchant's Square of Colonial Williamsburg, the Kimball Theatre hosts live plays and performances and shows independent films in a beautiful historic venue. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Governor's Palace
Ollie #11 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
The luxurious palace of the loyalist governor, complete with meticulously replicated late 18th century furnishings.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
York River State Park
Ollie #12 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
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Public Hospital Museum
Ollie #13 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
The first mental institution in North America.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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King's Arms Tavern
Ollie #14 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4 of 5 stars 67 reviews
An elegant historic tavern in Colonial Williamsburg.
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Williamsburg Winery
Ollie #15 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4 of 5 stars 90 reviews

The tour of the winery shows how it is tied into the history of the Williamsburg and Jamestown area.  The tour costs $10 and takes about an hour including the tasting.  The tour... more »

Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  4.7 km from city centre
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Great Wolf Lodge
Ollie #16 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
3.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Water Parks; Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  8.2 km from city centre
Bassett Hall
Ollie #17 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rockefeller Jr. decorated in 18th-century furnishings.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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Ford's Colony at Williamsburg
Ollie #18 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Fifty-four holes of golf, designed by award-winning architect Dan Maples, is touted to be a true player's course, challenging the skills of pros and...... more » Owner description: Fifty-four holes of golf, designed by award-winning architect Dan Maples, is touted to be a true player's course, challenging the skills of pros and amateurs alike. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  7.2 km from city centre
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Wren Building
Ollie #19 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
Ollie #20 of 48 attractions in Williamsburg
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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