Williamsburg, Virginia Hotel near Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg Hotel near Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg Museums Colonial Williamsburg Gardens

The history of America is alive and well in Colonial Williamsburg. Enjoy tours of this restored former capital of Virginia that also boasts fascinating museums and quaint shops. Within a few minutes of SpringHIll Suites Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg is one of Virginia’s most attractive attractions.

Colonial Williamsburg. From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia. During that time it was at the center of the political rumblings that led to America becoming an independent nation. Over the years, the city fell into disrepair. But during the 1920’s, two men began putting together a plan to revitalize this historic place. One was Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin and the other was John D. Rockefeller. Through their unyielding efforts, there are currently more than 500 restored and reconstructed buildings cover 300 acres in Colonial Williamsburg. Today, you can tour this incredibly beautiful area, visit museums and learn how Williamsburg helped shape this country. For more information, visit www.history.org/.  [Top]

Colonial Williamsburg Museums. Since 1985, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum has been home to an extensive collection of American and British antiques. Discover a wide array of 17th, 18th and 19th century objects, including furniture, ceramics, paintings, firearms and textiles. The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum presents a variety of exhibitions of American folk art, both from its permanent collection and loan shows. For more information, visit www.history.org/history/museums/.  [Top]

Colonial Williamsburg Gardens. Experience Colonial Williamsburg’s spectacular flower gardens and large shade trees. Over the decades, horticulturists have successfully combined historically accurate native plants with exotics that won’t wilt in the hot, humid summers to create picturesque green spaces. Garden clubs from all over make pilgrimages courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg gardening programs. At Christmas, incredibly beautiful decorations are devised from these phenomenal plant materials. For more information, visit www.history.org/history/CWLand/index.cfm.  [Top]