Williamsburg, Virginia Attractions and Things To Do

Williamsburg Pottery Williamsburg Winery Go-Karts Plus Yorktown Victory Center Virginia Beach

When it comes to things to do and attractions to check out in Williamsburg, Virginia, visitors will have an inordinate amount of options from which to choose. Discover pottery from around the globe at Williamsburg Pottery. Soak up a heap of history at Jamestown Settlement. Taste one of Williamsburg’s most popular wines at Williamsburg Winery. Much more is around the corner and down the road a piece as is evident from the list below.

Williamsburg Pottery. Since 1938, Williamsburg Pottery has been producing quality pottery products at reasonable prices. Each year, millions of people worldwide seek out these unique creations that come from more than 20 countries. For more information, visit www.williamsburgpottery.com/about/.

Jamestown Settlement. Learn about the people who founded Jamestown along with the Powhatan Indians, Europeans and Africans who all lived there in the 1600s. Check out replicas of three ships that sailed from England and arrived in Virginia in 1607 as well as explore a re-creation of the colonists' fort. For more information, visit www.historyisfun.org/Jamestown-Settlement.htm.  [Top]

Williamsburg Winery. Virginia’s largest winery, the Williamsburg Winery opened for business in 1985 on more than 50 acres of vineyards that includes an old world-style village. Its first wine, Governor’s White, hit the market three years later and won a Gold Medal almost immediately. Today, it’s the most popular label produced at the winery. For more information, visit www.williamsburgwinery.com/index-hs.htm.

Merchants Square. Situated in Colonial Williamsburg, Merchants Square features more than 40 shops and restaurants in a scenic 18th-century style retail village venue. Special events are also a mainstay of this attraction that’s popular with tourists as well as locals. For more information, visit http://merchantssquare.org/index.php.  [Top]

Go-Karts Plus. Family fun begins at Go-Karts Plus. Enjoy four go-kart tracks, blaster boats, bumper cars, midway games, an arcade and a whole lot more, including The Disk'O' thrill ride from Italy and the Python Pit Roller Coaster for kids. For more information, visit www.gokartsplus.com/.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not. This must-see museum in Williamsburg, Virginia is home to everything from prehistoric dinosaurs’ eggs and the 3000-year-old mummified remains of an Egyptian falcon to a South American shrunken head and pieces of George Washington’s hair. For more information, visit www.williamsburgripleys.com/.  [Top]

Yorktown Victory Center. Follow America’s growth from colonial status to independent country via film, exhibits and outdoor living history at the Yorktown Victory Center. Discover Yorktown’s importance as an 18th-century port along with exhibitions that detail the effects of the Revolutionary War on soldiers and citizens who witness this historic battle. For more information, visit www.historyisfun.org/Yorktown-Victory-Center.htm.

Pirates Cove Adventure Golf. Pirates Cove Adventure Golf began in Traverse City, Michigan, in 1983. Test your skills on this unique miniature golf course that features cascading waterfalls and streams, lush landscaping and pirate-themed decors and props. For more information, visit www.piratescove.net/location/23.  [Top]

Virginia Beach. This classic beach vacation spot is comprised of 35 miles of waterfront property. Two of the area’s most popular beaches are Chesapeake Bay and Sandbridge. Both are within the city of Virginia Beach where you can relax on the warm sand, cool off in the Atlantic Ocean or take advantage of the great restaurants and bars in town. For more information, visit www.vbfun.com/visitors/default.asp.

Presidents Park. Inspirational Presidents Park is an educational museum in Williamsburg, Virginia that brings to life the terms of all 43 U.S. presidents. In addition to a multitude of historical documents and exhibits, you’ll find larger-than-life statues of every single one of the men who have served this country as Commander-in-Chief. For more information, visit www.presidentspark.org/.  [Top]